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verkstedt – building something great

Logo of verkstedtIn case you are wondering about unanswered mails and a general lack of availability on my site, for the last few weeks I was pretty busy with preparing everything for my latest adventure: I’ve founded verkstedt. – A small team of dedicated software developers, with a focus on building and shipping great applications.

Of all the things, I’ve been doing over the years, “Writing Code & Leading Teams” is what stayed. It’s this combination of constantly learning new things while being able to create an environment that allows others to grow and have fun alongside with me, that excites me.

In the past I’ve never really been able to live by that idea. Wherever I was, I was always EITHER writing code OR leading teams.

At that time I felt that this made sense, because it allowed me to learn what I needed to know step by step. But now I feel like I’m ready to take things one step further and truly live by my claim for the first time ever.

I’ve invited some nice people (and great minds) to join me on that ride, rented a comfy room at The Space Shack in Schöneberg (Berlin) and now it feels as if we are ready for our first project (which actually already started).
Fortunately I didn’t have to do this all on my own. I had a lot of support by friends and colleagues who helped me by sharing thoughts and contacts (both of which is incredibly important). I hope, you know who you are, but there are two people, whom I like to thank in person: Yochen Gutman and Nadja Ritter  Yochen started designing my really cool logo, just because he liked what I’m doing and felt that he would like to support it and Nadja supports me organizing the grand opening party on october, 19th (yes, simply ping me, if you would like to come). – Thanks a lot, I really really appreciate your work!
So from now on, you’ll find me and the amazing verkstedt team in Akazienstr. 3a. We are open – and we have coffee. So just come by!
And of course we also have a home in the cyberspace (https://verkstedt.com) and on Twitter (@verkstedt).
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14. September 2017by Alexander Thomas
Written by Alexander Thomas