I start companies that solve real problems
I'm Catherina, founder and CEO of Arc Labs, a venture studio in Oslo. We build and operate our own software companies across Norway and the United States. Ten ventures so far, seven of them live.
About Me
Full-stack engineer and systems architect focused on AI automation and intelligent platforms.
What I Build
- ▸AI automation systems and agentic workflows
- ▸LLM-powered applications and RAG pipelines
- ▸Cloud-native platforms and scalable architectures
- ▸Data-intensive applications and real-time systems
Current
Founder & CEO, Arc Labs — a venture studio in Oslo, Norway. We start, build and operate our own software companies, currently ten across Norway and the United States, including Dishy, Snakke, LeadRadar, Xtell, Avelo, IndexAppeal and JerseyAppeal.
Previously founder (2024–2026), LaNuit Tech — Building AI-first products and infrastructure for startups and growth-stage companies.
Open to conversations about problems worth building for, partnerships, and advisory work.
Stack
Proven Experience
Every challenge I've tackled has taught me something new about what's possible when you refuse to accept "it can't be done" as an answer.
Work Experience
Arc Labs
Founder & CEO
2026–Present
Arc Labs is a venture studio in Oslo. We do not invest in other people's companies, we start our own: pick a problem worth solving, learn the domain properly, and build until it holds up in real use.
- ▶Founded and operate a portfolio of ten ventures across Norway and the United States
- ▶Shipped Dishy, Snakke, LeadRadar, Xtell and Avelo to live users
- ▶Built IndexAppeal and JerseyAppeal for property tax appeals in Texas and New Jersey
- ▶Developing Morganwell, a unified property tax platform rolling out state by state
- ▶Developing AlphaEngine, an AI-assisted, risk-gated trading system, currently in testing
LaNuit Tech
Founder & CEO
2024–2026
What started as solving one "impossible" problem led to founding a company. I built LaNuit Tech because I kept encountering challenges that traditional agencies couldn't handle. I stepped away in 2026 to build Arc Labs full time.
- ▶Architected fintech platforms with secure transaction processing
- ▶Led digital transformation projects for enterprises and fast-growing teams
- ▶Built analytics systems with AI-powered insights
- ▶Scaled distributed systems for high-volume API processing
- ▶Mentored developers and led technical initiatives
Conciel
Full Stack Developer
2022–2023
This is where I learned that "legacy system" doesn't have to mean "impossible to fix." Working in high-pressure environments taught me how to rebuild critical systems without breaking them.
- ▶Rebuilt legacy banking infrastructure, reducing processing time by 75%
- ▶Architected microservices for scalable transaction processing
- ▶Led security audit resulting in SOC 2 Type II compliance
- ▶Implemented real-time data pipelines processing 10TB+ daily
- ▶Optimized system performance, achieving 99.9% uptime
Independent Projects
Developer
2020–2022
Every expert was once a beginner. I spent these years learning from real client problems, building solutions that actually worked, and discovering what I was truly capable of.
- ▶Developed web applications for local businesses and startups
- ▶Built custom solutions for small-to-medium enterprises
- ▶Gained experience in full-stack development and modern frameworks
- ▶Established strong client relationships through quality delivery
Education & Certifications
IBM
Cloud & DevOps Professional
2023
Building scalable systems requires deep understanding of cloud architecture and modern deployment practices.
Focus: Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code
AUST
Business Management
2021–2022
Great engineers understand business. This program taught me to think like a CEO while building like a CTO.
Focus: International business strategy, technology entrepreneurship
Ready to Solve The Impossible?
If you're facing a technical challenge that's keeping you up at night, let's talk. I've built my career on solving problems that others say can't be solved. What's yours?
Let's Talk About Your Challenge
I prefer honest conversations over sales pitches. Let's discuss what's really keeping your team up at night and whether I'm the right person to help solve it.
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I'll listen to your challenge, share my honest assessment, and if there's a fit, we'll explore how to move forward. No fluff, just real talk about real solutions.
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