Greetings, I am Matilda Smets, the founder and owner of Tilto, a company I started at the age of fifteen. Now at eighteen, my journey into entrepreneurship began with a passion for gaming, which introduced me to various technological devices. Early exposure to applications like Word and PowerPoint laid the foundation for my skills in document design. As I grew older, my exploration expanded to website development using platforms like Wix and Jouwweb. However, the limited customization options of these platforms led me to seek more fulfilling solutions.

At thirteen, I discovered the world of programming, opening up a whole new realm of possibilities for me. Intrigued by this discovery, I began building websites and steadily improved my skills over time. Motivated to take my new expertise to the next level, I decided to start my own business in April 2022. Despite having created a website for my company, I initially struggled to attract clients, realizing I lacked professionalism.

I then became acquainted with the Chamber of Commerce, known as KVK in the Netherlands. Determined to legitimize my business, I embarked on the journey of official registration. In June 2022, at the age of fifteen, I successfully registered my company as a business. Now, with an extensive skill set and numerous websites under my belt, I continue to make progress.

Currently, I am enrolled at Gilde Opleidingen Venray as a software developer (MBO) and aspire to further grow my business and help others in the future.