Why the Future of Tech Needs Voices Like Jon von Tetzchner

I met today with Jon S. von Tetzchner, CEO of Vivaldi Technologies and one of the original co-founders of the Opera browser. We had a thoughtful conversation about where the tech industry is headed, the greed and excess driving some of its biggest players, and the need for stronger digital privacy protections and ethical software development.

Jon’s journey from helping launch Opera to creating Vivaldi, a browser built around transparency, user control, and respect for privacy, reflects a deep commitment to challenging the norms of today’s tech landscape. It was refreshing to speak with someone who’s not just aware of these challenges but is actively working to offer a better alternative.