GET to know us #2: Frans

To give you a little insight into the GET Protocol team, we are introducing ourselves in a series of blogs. Read about what we do, both at work and in our personal lives, and why we believe the GET Protocol is going to take over the world. Here’s number 2: Frans!

What’s your name, age and job title?

Hello, my name is Frans Twisk and I’m one of the four co-founders of GUTS & the GET Protocol. I’m 34 years old, although I hardly ever behave like an adult. My *official* job title is ‘Product Designer’ but I also do front-end development and a whole bunch of other things to keep the company running.

Frans & Rick

How long have you been at the GET Protocol foundation?

I joined all the way back in June 2016 when it was just a concept on paper. Initially I worked on the branding and product design as a freelancer. There was an instant spark with the other founders (and the whole concept), and I put a 10-year freelancing career on hold to join full-time as a co-founder 3 months later.

What do you do exactly?

A lot! Everything that’s needed to keep the (development) team, the stakeholders, investors, community, the founders & myself happy, motivated and productive. But my main responsibilities and skills are in designing & writing code to make things look good and feel simple. Besides that, I’m currently acting as ‘Product Owner’ and try to optimise our workflow all the time. So yeah, maybe a little bit too much.. ;)

How do you describe what you do here to your friends or family?

I’m sitting/standing behind a computer sending chat messages to team members who are actually just sitting next to me in the same room… Well actually I tell them we’re disrupting this corrupt ticketing market by building software that allows anyone to buy & sell honest tickets for its original price (in an easy way).

What do you do when you are not at the office?

I organise events called “EINDBAAS” where chiptune/8bit musicians from all over the world perform. I sometimes do DJ sets under that same name at other parties and festivals as well. When it’s shitty weather I watch sci-fi and play videogames with my girlfriend and 3 cats. Nice weather? I go out for a ride on my longboard or Penny board!

What do you think Kasper’s secret for his productivity is?

He is an alien who infiltrated earth by hijacking a NASA spaceship by taking control of Neil Armstrong’s body when he landed on the moon. He’s been living on earth ever since in many forms. Now he’s spreading the message of his fellow-aliens by dazzling people with text-walls that contain subliminal messages. Still has to figure out what he is trying to achieve exactly.

Where do you see GET in three years?

Everywhere! Well, at least used by small and big ticket-related organisations all over the world.

Any personal message to the community?

You are always welcome for a coffee or a beer at our office. You should come by when the weather is nice: we have the best roof terrace in all of Amsterdam! GET in!