Personnel · 2026

Two people, for now.

Aratech is intentionally small. We'll grow it when the work demands it, not before. Below is everyone.

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EMP-01 · MAARTEN

Maarten.

Engineering · operations

Builds the tools and runs the studio. Picks the problems, writes most of the code, and carries each project far enough that someone else can run it. Has shipped software in three different industries that asked very different things of him.

Cofounded Aratech in 2025 after a decade of solo and small-team work. The current bias toward narrow tools is his.

DisciplineBackend, ops, distribution
Years shipping12
Currently leadingP-01 TidalLock · P-02 Herald
BasedAmsterdam
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EMP-02 · SERENDA

Serenda.

Design · product

Responsible for how each tool feels, how it's priced, and who ends up owning it. Design-led product generalist; previously independent. Decides what "finished" means on every project, which is the hardest decision in the studio.

Joined as the second cofounder in 2025. Runs every design partnership, handles licensing conversations, and writes most of the copy on this site.

DisciplineProduct, design, deals
Years shipping9
Currently leadingDesign partner program · pricing
BasedUtrecht
Joining

We hire one person a year. Sometimes none.

There are no formal openings. If the work resonates and you've shipped something you're proud of, tell us about it. We read everything. We answer most things.

Hires this year
0 of 1
Process
Email · build · talk
Where
NL or remote
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