Celebrating a connector: Arjan ten Buuren named VNTR Global Connector of the Year

We’re excited to share that our Managing Partner Arjan ten Buuren has been named Global Connector of the Year by VNTR Capital for his work as Chapter Director, VNTR Capital NL. At the VNTR Summit in Lisbon, a curated gathering by VNTR Capital, a global community of active investors, family offices and venture studios. VNTR is all about making quality intros that lead to real co-investments and new ventures, so this recognition fits perfectly with the way he operates.

Ditch the MVP: Achieving Success with the Smallest Successful Release

Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a common practice in Agile development, particularly for startups with limited resources. However, this approach may not be the best strategy for established organizations with an existing user base. For example, if an insurance company were to launch an MVP for a new mobile app to a subset of its users, the potential for a negative user experience is high, risking dissatisfaction and loss of trust. At Xablu, we advocate for the “Smallest Successful Release” (SSR) approach.

Ensuring Your Investment in Software Development Delivers Maximum Value

How can you ensure that your investment is not only secure but also efficiently driving maximum returns? At Xablu, we guide software organizations to adopt an operating model that directly connects business objectives with measurable software development outcomes, ensuring your funds are put to optimal use.

Brewing Beer in the Cloud: Embedded Systems

During our workshop on the use of embedded systems and cloud computing in the brewing process, we bridged the gap between traditions and the latest technological developments.

Exploring Mobile Strategies with KPN

Working with KPN, we explored how a mobile strategy and DevOps practices underpin projects. Our focus was on sharing insights and developing an approach that fit their goals.