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We make AI work. Consulting, training and staffing - not three agencies, one team.

Rotterdam & Capelle aan den IJssel - SNA-certified - KvK 88430308

Why WAINUT exists

Rotterdam skyline met Erasmusbrug en Kop van Zuid - thuisbasis van WAINUT

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 WAINUT is the one-stop AI shop. AI Consulting, AI Training, and AI Staffing under one roof. The name? It's a play on 'Why not?' - because when AI is done right, there's no reason not to move forward.

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.

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AI Training

Hands-on workshops and training that enable your team to work independently with AI.

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AI Staffing

We find and place AI and IT professionals who fit your team, stack, and culture.

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The people behind WAINUT

No juniors. No handoffs. You work directly with the team that delivers.

Seleman

Seleman

Co-Founder

Entrepreneur and recruiter with a sharp eye for talent and cultural fit. Builds lasting relationships between professionals and organizations.

Luciano

Luciano

Co-Founder

Generative AI Specialist and BI Engineer. Helps organizations adopt AI without the chaos - from strategy to production.

Rici

Rici

Marketing Manager

Translates complex AI stories into content that connects. Builds the WAINUT brand and community.

Machiel

Machiel

AI Trainer & Speaker

Trains teams from boardroom to shop floor. Makes AI understandable and actionable for every department.

Zahed

Zahed

CAICO

Business lawyer and AI consultant. Combines legal expertise with AI knowledge for responsible implementation.

Nico

Nico

Go to Market

Connects the right clients with the right solutions. Translates market needs into concrete propositions.

Joey

Joey

AI Solution Architect

Designs and builds AI systems that run in production. From architecture to deployment.

Danny

Danny

AR & VR

Specialist in immersive technology and AI. Brings visual innovation to business processes.

Dilivio

Dilivio

AI Engineer

Builds and optimizes AI pipelines and models. Hands-on engineer who turns ideas into working systems.

Achraf

Achraf

Recruiter

Finds the right match for IT and AI positions. Personal approach, fast turnaround.

KokaiAI

Kokai

AI Office Manager

Our AI assistant who answers emails, schedules meetings and supports the team. Always available, never sick.

Why clients trust us

WAINUT consultant in strategisch AI gesprek met directeur in Rotterdam kantoor
1000+Professionals trained
30+Projects in production
40+Organizations served
5Days to shortlist

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.

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.
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