Jeroen Wijdeven

February 19, 2026

Hello World!

Technology moves fast. So do we. This blog is about the why and how behind my everyday work. A look behind the code repos, brainstorm sessions and thoughts I have.

It's also a commitment to sharing the raw, unfiltered process of building tech, not just what we ship, but how we think, enhance and evolve. Last year, I stepped into a new role as CTO of Growcreate. A role that also gives me the freedom of thinking, researching new tech stacks and evolving the way we do software development. This blog is about the daily challenges I face, both personally and as a team, from both technical and personal perspectives. 

In my honest opinion, the best ideas come from friction between teams, technologies, and different ways of thinking. I’ve spent years in the trenches of .NET, Umbraco, and Optimizely, and that will never finish. 

This isn’t a corporate bulletin. It’s a place for honest takes on leadership, product development, and the messy reality of innovation. If you’re building, managing, or just curious about what’s next in tech, let’s talk.

About Jeroen Wijdeven

CTO at Growcreate. With a focus on .NET, Umbraco, Optimizely, sustainable cloud solutions and AI. I build products like Backlot.software and lead with curiosity. I believe the best tech comes from collaboration.