Jens Nielsen is the founder and principal of Open Doors Capital. He oversees the company’s acquisition analysis, business-development activities, and asset management. He also directs Open Doors Capital’s overall investment strategy. He brings to the company over 25 years of experience in computer system management and organizational leadership.
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Open Doors Capital has purchased over 2,000 apartment units since 2016 valued at over $200M. The company focuses on B & C class value add apartment deals in the Sunbelt as well as Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Jens is also a Certified High Performance Coach. He has coached over 70 clients to higher levels of success in their business and personal lives through strategy, accountability, and personal growth.
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Prior to his entrepreneurial activities with Open Doors Capital, Jens held leadership and technical roles in telecommunication and IT companies around the world. Throughout his career, he specialized in system implementation, optimization, and management.
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Jens graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland with a Master of Science degree.