The Co-founders

Gaëtan Deremince

Gaëtan Deremince

Co-founder and CEO

Gaëtan focuses on developing the company's vision, growth and strategy. Gaëtan aims to disrupt the industry with ideas that change the way people learn and making Apprentus an inspirational place to accomplish great things.

Before founding Apprentus Gaëtan was an IT consultant. Previously, he was COO of IT services firm Texia and in 2000 he co-founded the online mortgage company Emprunt.be (exited in 2002).

Gaëtan's passion for Italy, and its history, food, cars and dolce vita has made him taking up lessons of Italian.

Janne Harju

Janne Harju

Co-founder and Creative Designer

Janne is an award-winning illustrator responsible for driving the visual experience of Apprentus. He is dedicated to creating an inspiring and effortless user experience through intuitive design to make things usable, useful and pretty.

Prior to founding Apprentus Janne has been a freelance graphic designer and one of most successful illustrators in Finland. He's specially known of his children book illustrations, stamp designs, and TV appearances.

Janne is planning to take some photography classes to fulfill his passion for visual art.

Titus

Titus

Brand Management, Internal and External Communications

Titus works closely with everyone at Apprentus, coordinating and smoothing the path for us to do amazing things. He is dedicated to creating a joyful user experience in which Apprentus teachers help students learn amazing things.

Prior to Apprentus, Titus studied media arts and he has a doctoral degree in human-animal connection.

Titus is a successful learner, he enjoys studying late at night and he's looking forward to taking music writing lessons.