Hey, I'm Gio
Dutch entrepreneur based in Thailand. I build companies, ship software, and deliver rice.
Three paper routes by age 11. Started importing phones from mainland China before Xiaomi was a thing. Talked my way into a job at an internet company at 15, worked at a hosting company by 16, and got into health — business development and IT — by 17. All while chasing a commercial economics degree, then a BBA in entrepreneurship, and finally an MBA. Started in Europe, moved to Asia, worked across the US. These days I run GVDworks for consulting and co-build SaaS products at Veldspark Labs.
The Personal Side
Beyond the LinkedIn profile.
The Real Story
I've dealt with anxiety and panic attacks for as long as I can remember. It doesn't define me, but it's shaped how I work and why I never sit still. If you deal with this too — reach out. I'll always make time for that conversation.
“Jump off a cliff, build the airplane on the way down.”
— Reid Hoffman
The Crew
Tommy — Golden retriever, runs the house
Dad — Supply chain, Singapore
Sister — Ex-stewardess, Netherlands
Mom — Thailand & Singapore
Things I Love
* Injury — miss it every day
Languages
Certifications
No AWS cert. I have people for that.
Education
MBA
Quantic • 2023
BBA Entrepreneurship
Inholland • 2021
Commercial Economics
2017
Life in Pictures
The stuff that doesn't fit on a resume.
First delivery to Bilay House
The Karen kids stole my heart
My favourite Saturday morning
Where the pavement ends
Snuck onto the Singapore GP track
Won a race in Bahrain (go-kart, but still)
Before the injury. Miss this every day.
Somewhere in the Himalayas
The boys, 4 bikes, 1 map
GansGewild team at SIAL Paris
First time in New York City
The obligatory Taj Mahal selfie
Skiing in Montana
This is home now
Pad kra pao, extra spicy. Every single day.
Date night on the Chao Phraya
Snowmobiling in the Canadian Rockies
Tommy. He runs the house.
Where in the World
Live data from whereisgio.live
Next: Amsterdam (29d)
Transport
Home base
52 Countries
Full mapBusiest Year
2018
0k km
2.4x around Earth
Total Check-ins
0
places visited
Somewhere in the Himalayas
How I Work
Build, Don’t Advise
I embed with teams and ship alongside them. Strategy without execution is just a document.
Technology as Leverage
The right tool at the right time lets a small team punch above its weight.
Give Back
The best part of every month is loading up the Ford Ranger with rice.
Building
Veldspark Labs products
Reading
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Learning
Thai (slowly)
Side quest
Next motorbike trip
Giving Back
Charity Rice Runs
4 runs & countingEvery month I load up the Ford Ranger with rice and supplies and drive to orphanages and elderly care homes near the Thai-Myanmar border. Regular deliveries go to Bilay House and Samson House. It started as a one-off and became the thing I look forward to most.
Also involved with Be Well Child Care Foundation and Good Start Charity Foundation.
Always happy to connect — whether it's business, tech, or anything else.