Joris Machielse is a highly accomplished individual with a strong background in software engineering, product development, and entrepreneurship. Over the years, he has founded six successful product businesses and accumulated a wealth of experience totaling 25 years in the industry. His expertise lies in building and scaling products, particularly in the areas of search engines, video technology, and marketing tech, some of which have amassed millions of monthly active users. Additionally, Joris has a solid history of community building, with a noteworthy 12-year contribution to the Amsterdam tech scene.