Koos de Klerk
I am a technical, problem solving, designer, solutions architect and creative person.
Co-Founder (CTO) @ The Thing Is ยท Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
About Koos
I started when I was 10, stripping my dad's IBM every Sunday afternoon while he had a nap, to see if I could make the cursor blink faster. Studied business management with computer science as additional subject. Started my career in banking on the mainframe, but quickly moved to Oracle ERP as a developer. For the last 3 years I've been developing apps and systems for our businesses, currently using Flutter, FlutterFlow, on a Firebase backend. I have a passion for business and tech, and believe with the right tools, 90% of startups don't have to fail. So I set out to help founders lead their startups towards product-market fit with The Thing Is.
Company
Yippie, Inc. (t/a The Thing Is)
thethingis.world
The Thing Is accelerates the journey to Product-Market Fit for startups and founders. We leverage AI-driven insights from real user data to identify your most valuable customers, refine your product based on their feedback, and target your ideal audience with precision. Our platform helps you continuously optimize your offering, ensuring that you not only meet market needs but also exceed customer expectations, driving sustainable growth.
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
Founded
2023
Industry
Other
Skills
Bootstrapped Startup
Successfully bootstrapped The Thing Is.
Problem Solving
Enjoys solving complex problems through technical and creative approaches.
App Development
Focused on developing apps for businesses, leveraging modern frameworks.
Co-Founder
Co-founded The Thing Is to assist startups in achieving product-market fit.
Software Engineering
Developed applications and systems using Flutter and FlutterFlow on a Firebase backend.
Business Strategy
Passionate about helping startups achieve product-market fit.
ERP Development
Worked as a developer on Oracle ERP systems.
Design
Involved in design aspects of solutions and applications.
Solutions Architecture
Designed solutions to meet business needs, integrating technology effectively.
Banking
Started career in banking, working with mainframe systems.
Experience
job
Developer
Yippie, Inc.
Developed applications and systems using modern frameworks and technologies.
Contributed to the development of business applications, enhancing operational efficiency.
job
ERP Developer
Oracle
Worked on Oracle ERP systems, focusing on development and integration.
Gained experience in ERP systems and contributed to various projects.
job
Co-Founder (CTO)
The Thing Is
Leading the technical direction and development of the platform to help startups achieve product-market fit.
Co-founded the company and developed a platform leveraging AI-driven insights for startups.
job
Mainframe Developer
Banking Sector
Started career in banking, working with mainframe systems.
Gained foundational experience in software development and banking operations.
education
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with Computer Science
University
Studied business management with a focus on computer science.
Graduated with a degree that combines business and technology knowledge.