About Us
Empowering innovation through independence, transparency, and open infrastructure.
Our Why
Because every organization deserves the freedom to innovate — infrastructure should never get in the way. Rooted in transparency, digital sovereignty, and freedom from vendor lock-in, our purpose is to empower customers with open, secure, and flexible infrastructure.
Independence
Freedom from vendor lock-in and opaque platforms — giving our customers control and choice.
Transparency
Built on open source, we ensure clarity, accountability, and trust in every layer.
Innovation
With flexible and secure infrastructure, organizations can focus on building the future, not maintaining the past.
Our Founders
Three people with a shared vision of independence, security, and openness.
Martin Printzlau
CEO & Co-Founder — A visionary with a passion for independence and bold exploration. Martin leads Skadi with adventurous flair, channeling the same spirit that drives his family’s sailing adventures around the globe. At home on both digital and open seas, he’s steering innovation with clarity, courage, and a love for charting new horizons.
Simon Riis Christensen
CFO & Co-Founder — Simon is a friendly and down-to-earth professional from South Zealand with 13 years of experience in the IT industry. He believes in honesty over hype, avoiding confusing tech talk and never pushing unnecessary services — focusing instead on delivering solid, reliable solutions built around his clients’ goals. His approach is personal, flexible, and always transparent.
Toke Olsson
CTO & Co-Founder — At just 16, he bought his first server—marking the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of technology and innovation. With over a decade of experience in the IT industry, his expertise spans ISPs, hosting, and the defense sector. In his personal life, he applies the same level of care and foresight, making well-thought-out decisions to protect and support his family.
The Name Skaði
Our name is inspired by Skaði, the formidable giantess-goddess of Norse mythology—associated with bow-hunting, skiing, winter, and the mountains.
In the myths, Skaði quests to avenge her father’s death and travels to Asgard armed and determined. In recognition of her strength, the gods offer to compensate her—with the notable allowance that she select a husband by looking only at their feet; she chooses the sea god Njörðr, yet their marriage fails due to their differing affinities for mountain versus sea life.
Beyond her narrative, Skaði embodies striking values—**independence**, **resilience**, and **self-determination**—thriving alone in rugged winter landscapes with her skis, bow, and snowshoes.
Geographically, her name may be connected to the roots of “Scandinavia” or to Old Norse words meaning “shadow” or “harm,” further anchoring her in the stark northern world and its traditions.
Choosing the name **Skaði** signals our commitment to **unfettered independence**—like her, we champion autonomy, courage, and building resilient foundations even in challenging environments. It also reflects our northern heritage and values: strength, clarity, and the empowering beauty of independence.