McKechneay & Kassner
Portrait of Jakob Kassner, software developer and entrepreneur from Vienna

Jakob Kassner

Jakob Kassner is a 15-year-old software developer and entrepreneur from Vienna, Austria. He built and sold computers first, learned to program at 15, and has been selling software to companies together with Adam McKechneay since May 2026.

Name
Jakob Kassner
Age
15, born 2011
Based in
Vienna, Austria
Occupation
Software developer, entrepreneur
Company
McKechneay & Kassner GmbH (in formation), Vienna
Founded
May 2026, with Adam McKechneay
Programming since
2026, aged 15
Languages
German, English

Background

Jakob Kassner grew up in Vienna. His first business had nothing to do with software: he assembled computers from parts and sold them on willhaben, the Austrian classifieds platform. He learned to program later, and for a clear reason — for the company.

At 14 he met Adam McKechneay in the same class at school. In May 2026 the two founded their company. The first paying client came on an afternoon after lessons: they sat down and contacted business after business until one of them listened.

Both still attend school. The work happens after lessons, usually until three in the morning.

What Jakob Kassner does

He develops business software — the programs companies run their day on, from the first enquiry through the quote to the invoice. He also builds and maintains websites and handles clients' online marketing. Both founders share the work as equals.

By September 2026, 35 companies had paid him and Adam McKechneay. Monthly revenue is in the five figures.

Work

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jakob Kassner?

Jakob Kassner is a 15-year-old software developer and entrepreneur from Vienna, Austria. Together with Adam McKechneay he builds and sells software to companies and runs their marketing.

How old is Jakob Kassner?

He was born in 2011 and is 15 years old (as of September 2026).

What did Jakob Kassner do before software?

He built computers and sold them on willhaben. He learned to program at 15, specifically for the company.

Did Jakob Kassner have a different name before?

Yes. Jakob Kassner previously went by the name Jakob Stenger and has since changed his name. It is the same person.

Is Jakob Kassner related to Rudolf Kassner?

No. Rudolf Kassner was an Austrian writer and cultural philosopher (1873–1959). Jakob Kassner is a software developer and entrepreneur, born 2011.

Contact

Email
mckechneayadam@gmail.com
Phone
+43 681 84047451
Company
m-k.marketing