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I'm building an app. It started as an idea as I was drifting off to sleep… dating archetypes combined with Human Design… that's a good idea! And then I promptly fell asleep. But I woke up with what would become the Core Love Codes on my mind and it's never left. I've spent 13 years as a love coach trying to understand why romantic connection is so hard for so many people — and more importantly, what to actually do about it. And the last 8 of those years I've been going deep on Human Design, a framework that maps your unique energy and how you're wired to move through the world. The Core Love Codes are what happened when those two worlds collided. 6 romantic archetypes combined with two key elements of Human Design — aura type and life path — resulting in 180 distinct codes. The most personalized romantic framework I've ever come across. And I built it. It's all inside FRANNY, my new app, which is in a closed beta right now. (Learn more and join the waitlist at www.franny.app 💙) Right now I'm looking for founding members — people ready to apply the Core Love Codes to their own love lives and help shape what gets built next. Every month I host a live Core Love Codes coaching session where we work through real questions together in real time. That's the heart of the community. Founding membership is $25/month, locked in for life for anyone who joins by May 31st. After that it's $47/month. If this resonates, I'd love to have you in from the beginning. https://lnkd.in/gDxE3-tb Thank you for reading! 🙏🏾

Today I reached a milestone that is not officially tracked anywhere, but one that I personally find quite amusing…. I’m getting old 😊 As of today, I have been part of ITQ for longer than I have not. I was born on December 19, 1976, and founded ITQ on September 1, 2001. This means that, as of May 14, the part of my life with ITQ is longer than the part before it. No anniversary, no official holiday, no reason for cake according to the HR department. But to me, it does feel special. ITQ has been an important and significant part of my life for almost 25 years now. Later this year, we will celebrate that 25th anniversary in several ways. On September 1, I will visit Paul, with whom I started ITQ. Later that month, we will celebrate this moment with all our colleagues during a long weekend, and there are also a few special moments planned in a smaller setting. Sometimes the most meaningful milestones are not written in the articles of association, but simply found in a date that makes you pause for a moment. And maybe this is also a good moment to answer the question I have been asked most often in recent years: no, there are no exit plans 😊 I am still enjoying it far too much… ITQ

I just landed from Atlanta and am immediately getting my bag ready for tomorrow. Sander Böhm and I will be playing for 9 hours then, as preparation for our challenge on June 12th and 13th. Will you be coming to watch on the evening of June 12th as well? We're almost fully booked. Send me a DM.

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Broadcom announces VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 🚀 This fresh release opens new doors for companies creating and operating modern private cloud setups. In the newest episode of ITQ ’s ITQonversations, Ferdinand Stijn and Dirk-Jan Alken share insights on what VCF 9.1 offers and why it’s a big deal for teams aiming for secure, reliable, and future-proof IT systems. Simpler operations. Greater control. Stronger support for cloud, Kubernetes, and AI-driven tasks. Catch the full deep dive on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKPQ6y3w #VMware #ITQ #VCF

Just arrived at SUSECON 26 and excited for the days ahead. These events are always a great reminder that open source is not only about technology, but also about community, collaboration, and the people behind the projects. Looking forward to the conversations, the learning, and meeting many of you here. #SUSECON2026 #OpenSource #Community #CloudNative #ITQlife

If you build your private cloud on VMware Cloud Foundation, you consciously choose a platform that has proven itself over decades. For me, without any discussion, VMware is the best product in the market. Yes, you work with a vendor. That’s normal. But the key difference is how that relationship works. In a VMware based private cloud, the platform is designed to make your infrastructure successful. That gives you control, predictability and a position where you can keep moving forward when things change. It isn’t if you depend on technology… but which choice puts you in the strongest position long term :) Full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eh6ynMu7 ITQ

We are proud to welcome Ben Basaric to ITQ as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer. Ben brings over 30 years of experience in building and scaling commercial organizations in complex enterprise environments. In recent years, he held leadership roles within the Broadcom VMware ecosystem, where he played an important role in growth, transformation and market expansion. He brings a strong understanding of the market, of partner ecosystems and of what customers need in a rapidly changing landscape. At ITQ , Ben will help shape our strategic growth agenda and, importantly, take on the role of Sales and Marketing Director DACH, a role that will be central to our growth ambitions in the coming years. Ben will focus on leading our commercial growth in Germany, and help further strengthen our position and visibility across the region. What I value in Ben is his combination of strategy, execution and the energy he brings as a person. He knows how to build strong commercial structures, how to create momentum and how to turn ambition into results. He does that with a strong focus on collaboration, partnership and long-term value creation. His arrival is an important next step for ITQ, and with Ben leading Sales and Marketing in Germany, we are strengthening our leadership exactly where it matters. Welcome to ITQ, Ben! Enjoy your #ITQlife