1992 - 2011
Went online when fiber internet was installed at my school in 1996.
Eindhoven
2012
Exited high school to launch first startup, a service for architects to present designs with stakeholders.
Eindhoven
2015
Sponsored design project of first modular electric car at TU/E.
Eindhoven University of Technology
Developed my first neural networks, starting the journey into AI.
Eindhoven
2016
Joined payments platform Adyen to gain experience in global tech industry.
Adyen.com
Amsterdam
2017
Relocated to Singapore to support Adyen's growth in Asia Pacific.
Adyen.com
Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney
2019
Founded Apance Singapore to research AI for creative tasks.
Launched first generative model at Rise, Hong Kong.
Apance.com
Singapore, Hong Kong
2019
Demonstrated prototype of illustration with generative AI on iPad at Tokyo Comic Con.
Apance.com
Tokyo
2020
Launched the first collaborative illustration app for iPad with generative effects.
Pandemic reached Tokyo, team went fully remote.
Apance.com
Tokyo
2021
Continued research into new methods and applications of AI.
Supported startups such as Arrow Checkout (YC21) and others with launching new products.
Apance.com
Singapore
2023
Became mentor for new entrepreneurs at SMU and SUSS startup incubator programmes.
Singapore Management University
Singapore University of Social Sciencies
