Maybe you already know us, having worked with us for years. You may have no idea who works at inBrain. Our team is what makes us unique, which is why we like to tell a little more about the people behind the products!
This time we introduce you to Maarten van Putten, account manager at inBrain.
Do you have a special hobby?
‘Well … what is special? In any case, my biggest hobby is cycling. On a racing bike, MTB or a refurbished vintage car, it doesn’t matter to me. By getting on a bike you get further away faster than by foot and you get to more special places than by car. I love the outdoors to clear my head and fill up my legs. Arnhem (my hometown) is a perfect place for a cyclist as far as I’m concerned. Around the corner are National Park the Hoge Veluwe and the Veluwezoom. Beautiful stretches of nature where heath and forests alternate on undulating terrain. Via the dike you can follow the Rhine in a westerly direction (tip: always make sure you have a tailwind on the way back) and then pedal home again via the Betuwe, which is best known for its fruit crops and vast meadows. Also the hilly Rijk van Nijmegen is not far away. So every ride is an experience in itself.
What is your favorite spot in the office?
‘There are two, I think. Is that even allowed? I like the kitchen. Here, in fact, is the La Cimbali! A true Italian coffee machine that produces a cup (or 6) of delicious coffee every day. In addition, the kitchen is also a place where you quickly meet colleagues and can easily connect, natter, briefly tune something out and socialize. In addition, the Playseat is also one of my favorite spots. Pretending to be Max Verstappen on the Zandvoort circuit, I like it!
What song do you think of when you think of inBrain?
‘Not to one specific number. When I walk around the office I sing and whistle all day. Then it’s like a jukebox in my head and endless genres, styles and artists pass by. Thoughts are automatically accompanied by a matching theme song, which I enjoy performing. Always thought nobody would be happy about my singing skills, but it turns out my flute skills are even less to the liking of some colleagues.’
Do you have a nickname?
‘Yes! Put, as in: van Putten. Originated long ago when I became friends with several Maartens. So out of sheer necessity. These days there are few places where people call me Martin anymore. Although it took a long time at work for this nickname to cautiously take hold.
If you could snap your fingers and become an expert at something, what would it be?
‘A survival expert.’
More about Maarten
After working as an e-learning consultant for three years, Maarten made an internal transfer to account management. He uses the experience he gained as a consultant to write proposals that match the demands of (potential) clients. Think about coming up with (learning) concepts, researching the learning need, coming up with interactive forms of work and knowledge of different tools. He is also responsible for various projects and the relationship with very diverse accounts.
