With a driven team of TECHLETES, we bridge the gap between technological innovation and business.
We are
While studying Business Analytics and Computational Intelligence at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, we quickly saw the power of data and AI: technology that makes processes faster, smarter and more accurate. But we also saw something else:
Large organizations invest heavily in this technology and talent. Yet the impact remains relatively limited. That got us thinking. Why shouldn’t technology and innovation work just as well, or even better, for small and medium-sized organizations? While large corporations focus on achieving 1% optimization in existing processes and systems, small and medium-sized businesses have an opportunity to tackle challenges more fundamentally.
That is where the opportunity lies: looking at complex problems differently and developing truly innovative solutions.
At the same time, this is also where the problem lies. Large organizations can easily attract talent and have substantial budgets and established teams. For small and medium-sized businesses without their own data team, it is difficult to keep up and implement technology well. Innovation is difficult without a dedicated team, and without innovation there is no talent. A vicious circle.
That is why we started TECHLETES.
Our mission is to build a team that makes data and AI accessible to businesses that may not have the resources, but do have the ambition. We believe real impact does not come from yet another dashboard for a multinational, but from making innovation possible for businesses that want to make a difference but do not yet have the tools.
And we never do that alone. We do not work for our clients; we work with them. We bring knowledge of data, AI and technology, while our clients bring equally important domain knowledge, experience and ambition. That collaboration is the foundation for real innovation. That is why we always work through co-creation: lasting relationships in which everyone benefits and we build solutions together that make a difference.
Guided by our core values
Innovation is an attitude
At TECHLETES, we believe data and AI call for a young, fast-moving and dynamic mindset. We approach our work with the dedication of an athlete, bringing enthusiasm and passion to what we do. Our strength lies in continually seeking new, creative ways to solve challenges.
"Just do it"
We embrace a culture of experimentation and action. We are not afraid to make mistakes, because we know that real innovation happens beyond our comfort zone. This mindset helps us learn, grow and make progress with our clients.
We play as a team
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We work closely with one another, our partners and our clients, building relationships based on good communication, transparency and honesty. This team spirit helps us achieve the best results and create lasting impact.
Driving Innovation Together
Today, we work with organizations on innovation across a range of sectors, from energy and marketing to asset management and the public sector. In the meantime, we are growing step by step. Our team of TECHLETES combines in-depth data and AI expertise with a practical mindset. Real innovation does not start with technology, but with people who understand it and want to put it to work.
At TECHLETES, we are building more than solutions. We are building a movement: a future in which data and AI are just as accessible to small and medium-sized organizations as they are to large corporations. A future where innovation is not a luxury, but a foundation for growth.
In the coming years, we want to keep investing in our team, sharing knowledge and working with organizations that want to move forward. The better we understand our clients, the greater the impact we can make together. Our ambition is to be a leading data and AI team that helps companies take their next step with speed, creativity and craftsmanship. Always with one goal in mind: making technology work for people, not the other way around.
Dominic Istha & Thom Ezechiels, TECHLETES founders
Our team
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Maarten Hofland
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Silas Postma
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Michaël Linger
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Sierk Kanis
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Wester Rouppe van der Voort
wester@techletes.ai