Wanneer is ai.nl opgericht?

ai.nl is opgericht in 2018 door Job van den Berg en Remy Gieling, oorspronkelijk als kennisplatform over kunstmatige intelligentie. Sinds 2020 ook actief als keynote- en consultancybureau.

The AI Group is de moederorganisatie waaronder ai.nl (inspiratie & educatie), The Automation Group (implementatie), Proxies (data) en eBrain.ai (AI voor MKB) opereren — vier specialisaties onder één dak.

Hoe groot is het team?

Het kernteam bestaat uit ~15 mensen: founders, keynote-sprekers, AI-trainers, Forward Deployed Engineers en content creators. Voor grote implementatietrajecten schalen we op met geselecteerde partners.

Welke boeken hebben jullie geschreven?

Job en Remy schreven o.a. AI voor managers (2020), Handboek AI Strategie (2022), AI in de praktijk (2023), ChatGPT voor het werk (2023), Generatieve AI (2024) en de bestseller AI Agents (2025).

Waar zit jullie kantoor?

Ons kantoor is gevestigd aan de Europalaan 400 in Utrecht, vlakbij station Utrecht Centraal en de A12. Bezoekers zijn op afspraak welkom op werkdagen tussen 09:00 en 17:30.

Worden jullie genoemd in de media?

Regelmatig. Onze experts verschijnen in NRC, Het Financieele Dagblad, BNR Nieuwsradio, Quote en op nationale televisie als duiders bij actuele AI-ontwikkelingen.

// ABOUT AI.NL

The trusted AI specialist for Dutch business.

Founded in 2018 by Job van den Berg and Remy Gieling. Since then, we have helped 500+ organizations with AI inspiration, education, and implementation.

Trusted by 500+ organizations

Guest lecturer at Nyenrode

Regularly featured in the media

ai.nl was founded in 2018 by Job van den Berg and Remy Gieling. Today, ai.nl is part of The AI Group, with four specializations: inspiration & education (ai.nl), implementation (The Automation Group), data (Proxies), and AI for SMEs (eBrain.ai).

// TIMELINE// 2018 — 2026

Our history.

2018

Founded

First book on AI published.

2022

First books

AI for Managers & The AI Strategy Handbook are released.

2023

The Automation Group

Implementation arm with Forward Deployed Engineers.

2024

Book

Breakthrough with enterprise clients.

2025

AI Agents book

Bestseller about the agentic enterprise.

2026

500+ clients

Inspiration, training and implementation under one roof.

// THE FOUNDERS// SINCE 2018

The people behind ai.nl.

Job van den Berg

Co-founder · AI Keynote Speaker & Tech Entrepreneur · 1989

Tech entrepreneur (1989) with a background in sociology (Research Master (MSc) in statistics and sociology) and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers on AI and data in the Netherlands. As co-founder of Ai.nl, The Automation Group and Proxies he leads engineers who take agentic AI from prototype to production inside enterprises. On stage Job translates that hands-on practice into concrete strategies. Previously he served as Chief Data at organizations including DPG Media and Kantar. He is co-author of 5 books on AI including 'AI Agents' and the 'AI Strategy Handbook' and a sought-after expert in national media.

Remy Gieling

Co-founder · AI Expert & Author · 1988

Tech expert (1988) specialised in artificial intelligence and co-founder of ai.nl, The Automation Group, Proxies and eBrain.ai. Former editor-in-chief of several leading Dutch business titles, which makes him a seasoned storyteller on stage and in the media. Delivers 150+ AI keynotes per year across Europe and is guest lecturer at Nyenrode Business University. Co-author of seven books, including 'AI Strategy Handbook' and 'AI Agents', and a familiar presenter on radio and RTL Z. Travels to the labs of OpenAI, Nvidia and Tencent and translates the latest breakthroughs into insights leaders can apply right away.

// MISSION & VISION// THE AI GROUP

Four companies, one mission.

Under The AI Group, we bring together all the disciplines necessary for successful AI transformation.

ai.nl

Inspiration & Education

The AI knowledge platform of the Netherlands. Keynotes, workshops, masterclasses and publications that help organizations get on track.

The Automation Group

Implementatie

Forward Deployed Engineers who build working AI solutions with your team — from prototype to production.

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Proxies

AI Data Platform

The data foundation for AI: a platform that helps organizations prepare their data for agentic AI applications.

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eBrain.ai

AI for SMEs

A custom AI learning platform for SMEs. Practical, affordable, and immediately applicable for smaller teams.

Visit site

In the media// Press & publications

FD BNR Radio 1 Editie NL Quote MT/Sprout

In action// Stage · Podcast · Press

Watch Remy & Job in action.

From the stage at VodafoneZiggo to a self-driving car in China and the Gigafactory in Texas — a selection of recent keynotes, podcasts, media appearances and our AI Experience trips.

// PUBLICATIONS// 06 books

Our AI books.

2020

Ontdek de groeikansen van AI

2022

Kunstmatige intelligentie in 60 minuten

2023

AI Code

2023

Slimmer werken met ChatGPT

2024

Handboek AI Strategie

2025

AI Agents

References// 06 — What clients say

A selection of our happy clients.

01 / 49

The collaboration with the AI experts of ai.nl as a keynote speaker during the ASML Digital Finance Summit 2025 was pleasant and professional. Both the speaker and the management were highly accessible and available for coordination.

Elena

ASML

01 / 49

Radio// Live

AI at Work.

Weekly radio show

Business Wise · DPG Media

Together with Job van den Berg, Remy Gieling and Tom Jessen, we discuss the latest AI news, newest tools, use cases and practical applications every week. We talk to industry leaders about what AI really means for your business and team — not just optimizing, but above all innovating.

Listen to AI at Work

Live on the radio

Inspiration & practice.

Job van den Berg, Remy Gieling & Tom Jessen

Every week — the latest AI news and trends

AI Experience// By invitation only · 5th edition

Our AI Experience trips.

Since 2022 we organize an annual, exclusive AI Experience trip for 25 top-tech leaders. Together with Endeit Capital and Shift Happens we visit the global frontrunners — from OpenAI, NVIDIA and Anthropic to Tencent, BYD and DJI. Immersion in the future, with the people building it.

7 days, 25 leaders

By invitation only. A close-knit group of CEOs, founders and innovators who learn, network and build the AI future together.

November 2026 · Shenzhen × Tokyo

The 5th edition takes us to the heart of China's hardware revolution and Japan's robotics & mobility ecosystem.

With Endeit & Shift Happens

Three parties, one mission: connecting Dutch leaders directly with the global frontline of AI.

5 editions · 2022 — 2026

From Seattle to Shenzhen.

We visited OpenAI, NVIDIA, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Tencent, Huawei, BYD, DJI, Alibaba, ByteDance, Toyota and Sony, among others. Next destinations on the roadmap: Korea, Boston/NY, India and Silicon Valley.