Roland Ligtenberg

Roland Ligtenberg sees opportunities where others see complexity. Relentlessly resourceful and anti-fragile, he co-founded Housecall Pro, reshaping home services into one of America’s fastest-growing SaaS marketplaces—powering over 100 million jobs and tens of billions in annual transactions for 45,000+ businesses. A master of zero-to-one execution, Roland architects growth loops and vibrant communities, turning ordinary users into passionate advocates. His unconventional path—from semi-pro poker player to Qualcomm innovator—epitomizes intellectual versatility, first-principles thinking, and fearless adaptability. Roland doesn’t follow the rules; he rewrites them.