Arean van Veelen is a seasoned technologist with comprehensive cross-functional expertise in designing, creating and managing software products. With more than 20 years of experience in this industry, he has worked with several market leaders and start-ups, guiding them to build scalable, user-friendly software solutions. He is currently focused on offering consultation services to mobile and market place start-ups, using his prior experience as a Co-founder and Strategic advisor at OfferUp. Apart from that, he also serves as a mentor at Venture Out Startups and has previously worked with Galvanize, Founder Institute, and Female Founders Alliance, where he provided insightful guidance to start-ups.

Van Veelen has a strong educational background, with multiple degrees such as MSc in Ferris State University, Bachelor of Applied Science in Saxion University of Applied Sciences, MSc in Aarhus School of Business, and more. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including CTO at OfferUp and Konnects, inc, Director of Technology at Konnects, inc, and Solution Architect at Independent Contractor.

Overall, van Veelen is passionate about creating cutting-edge, technology-driven solutions that are designed to make a meaningful impact on everyday life. He enjoys building and guiding teams to achieve success, and his advice and leadership have helped several companies to grow and scale.