Tagline
I am a technical, problem solving, designer, solutions architect and creative person.
Bio
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.
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Last Active
22 days ago
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Elevator Pitch
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.
Industry
Other
Website
Team Size
Just Me/Co-Founders
Funding Stage
Pre-Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Annual Revenue
$0 to $100k
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Bootstrapped Startup | 70 / 100 | Successfully bootstrapped The Thing Is. |
| Problem Solving | 70 / 100 | Enjoys solving complex problems through technical and creative approaches. |
| App Development | 70 / 100 | Focused on developing apps for businesses, leveraging modern frameworks. |
| Co-Founder | 70 / 100 | Co-founded The Thing Is to assist startups in achieving product-market fit. |
| Software Engineering | 70 / 100 | Developed applications and systems using Flutter and FlutterFlow on a Firebase backend. |
| Business Strategy | 60 / 100 | Passionate about helping startups achieve product-market fit. |
| ERP Development | 60 / 100 | Worked as a developer on Oracle ERP systems. |
| Design | 60 / 100 | Involved in design aspects of solutions and applications. |
| Solutions Architecture | 60 / 100 | Designed solutions to meet business needs, integrating technology effectively. |
| Banking | 50 / 100 | Started career in banking, working with mainframe systems. |
Title
Developer
Position Description
Developed applications and systems using modern frameworks and technologies.
Accomplishment Notes
Contributed to the development of business applications, enhancing operational efficiency.
Title
ERP Developer
Position Description
Worked on Oracle ERP systems, focusing on development and integration.
Accomplishment Notes
Gained experience in ERP systems and contributed to various projects.
Title
Co-Founder (CTO)
Position Description
Leading the technical direction and development of the platform to help startups achieve product-market fit.
Accomplishment Notes
Co-founded the company and developed a platform leveraging AI-driven insights for startups.
Title
Mainframe Developer
Position Description
Started career in banking, working with mainframe systems.
Accomplishment Notes
Gained foundational experience in software development and banking operations.
Title
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with Computer Science
Position Description
Studied business management with a focus on computer science.
Accomplishment Notes
Graduated with a degree that combines business and technology knowledge.