Our journey began in 2018 when Carsten Hochschon, our founder and CEO, set out to develop an AI-based Matching Platform. The initial phase was focused on training the AI to deliver accurate and efficient results, which quickly gained validation from our first clients. By 2022, knooing had evolved into its current form, characterized by a strong emphasis on technology, data-driven insights, and a commitment to innovation. This transformation has allowed us to continually refine our platform, ensuring it meets the dynamic needs of our users.
I encountered the common challenges familiar to every project or procurement manager:
How do I find the right solutions internally & externally for my current requirements?
With over two decades of experience in the IT sector, the concept of knooing was formulated during a significant outsourcing project. The endeavor to consolidate global infrastructures presented formidable challenges in terms of coordination and integration. The urgency to devise an efficient solution with constrained resources was substantial.
I spent six months searching and researching. It was only by chance that I finally discovered a provider with the exact applications needed to standardize the services. However, the project's delay made the situation critical, posing significant risks for both users and providers. That's when I thought, it shouldn't be that finding such a comprehensive solution happens only by accident.
I envisioned a system capable of identifying the appropriate technology by simply inputting my requirements—efficiently, swiftly, and utilizing all the functionalities of my existing internal applications. Such a system would have significantly reduced the time and stress involved. My goal was to provide others facing similar challenges with the support I lacked, which would have greatly simplified my experience.
The transition from concept to company for knooing was a gradual process. Extensive research was necessary, and we had to ensure the market was adequately prepared for our innovation. In 2018, we initiated the development of the platform, followed by rigorous testing. By 2020, we successfully launched the platform. Since then, we have continuously enhanced the Matching Platform, integrating new features. Ultimately, our objective is to empower decision-makers to swiftly and effortlessly identify the solutions that best align with their needs.
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