Why WAINUT exists
Most AI projects fail. Not because the technology doesn't work, but because companies jump in without the right people, the right process, or the right governance. We saw this pattern over and over. Talented teams wasting months on proof-of-concepts that never reached production. Companies hiring AI talent that didn't fit. Automations built without thinking about adoption, security, or what happens when things go wrong.
WAINUT was founded in April 2024 from the merger of two companies: HUMANAGENT (established November 2022), an AI consultancy from Rotterdam, and WAINUT, an IT recruitment agency from Capelle aan den IJssel. Luciano and Seleman saw that organizations kept running into the same challenge: they needed guidance, training, and talent - but got three different agencies. With a team of 10 specialists, we do it differently now.
That's why everything at WAINUT points to the same goal: getting organizations working AI-enabled. AI Consulting, AI Training, and AI Staffing, all from one team. The name? It's a play on 'Why not?'. Because when you use AI well, there's no reason not to.
Our principles
Production over PoC
We don't build demos. We build systems that run in production and deliver real value.
People before technology
AI is a tool. The real work is adoption, training, and making sure your team can use it.
Governance from day one
We build in security, privacy, and human oversight from the start - not as an afterthought.
Speed with quality
We move fast, but we don't cut corners. Production-ready means production-ready.
How we help
AI Consulting
Strategy, training, implementation, and governance - end-to-end AI consulting.
Learn about consultingAI Training
Hands-on workshops and training that enable your team to work independently with AI.
Learn about trainingAI Staffing
We find and place AI and IT professionals who fit your team, stack, and culture.
Learn about staffingOpen source and open-weight
What we build for the community
Not everything we make is commercial. Some things just belong to everyone.
NL-GOV-MCP
Apache 2.0Open source MCP server that unifies 46 Dutch government data sources in one interface. CBS, Dutch Parliament, KNMI, PDOK, Rechtspraak and more. Built by WAINUT, free for anyone to use.
46
Connectors
75
Tools
Apache 2.0
License
Walnoot 8B
Open-weightOpen-weight Dutch language model that you download and run in your own environment, including without an internet connection. Built on Apertus from the Swiss AI Initiative. The model costs nothing.
8.05B
Parameters
Apertus
Base model
Apache 2.0
License
The people behind WAINUT
Core team
The people building WAINUT every day.
Seleman
Co-Founder
Entrepreneur and recruiter with a sharp eye for talent and cultural fit. Builds lasting relationships between professionals and organizations.
Luciano
Co-Founder
Generative AI Specialist and BI Engineer. Helps organizations adopt AI without the chaos - from strategy to production.
Rici
Marketing Manager
Translates complex AI stories into content that connects. Builds the WAINUT brand and community.
Zahed
CAICO
Business lawyer and AI consultant. Combines legal expertise with AI knowledge for responsible implementation.
AIKokai
AI Office Manager
Our AI assistant who answers emails, schedules meetings and supports the team. Always available, never sick.
Extended team
Some of the specialists and professionals we work with regularly.
Machiel
AI Trainer & Speaker
Trains teams from boardroom to shop floor. Makes AI understandable and actionable for every department.
Nico
Go to Market
Connects the right clients with the right solutions. Translates market needs into concrete propositions.
Joey
AI Solution Architect
Designs and builds AI systems that run in production. From architecture to deployment.
Danny
AR & VR
Specialist in immersive technology and AI. Brings visual innovation to business processes.
Lois
Recruiter
Builds a healthy company culture where people and results go together. Connects candidate and organisation on what actually matters.
Jason
AI & Security Consultant
Combines AI with 15+ years of experience in information security. Helps organizations use AI in a way that is secure, compliant and practical.
Why clients trust us
SNA-certified
As a client, you are protected from liability for temporary staffing. Our professionals work with a certified employer.
Industries
Insurance, finance, logistics, government, tech, construction, and education. From municipalities to multinationals.
Ecosystem
WAINUT is an OpenAI Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network and a member of the NVIDIA Inception program. Through these programmes we have access to the technology, knowledge and resources behind building and applying AI.
“We find the collaboration with WAINUT exceptionally pleasant and effective. Thanks to their fast and proactive approach and the quality of their professional candidates, they made all the difference for us. The lasting relationship we've built is of great value.”
Client
Staffing customer
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