ABOUT US

Empowering hospitality,
one profile at a time

CHAADU was born from a simple observation: the people who make hospitality great rarely get the recognition they deserve. We're here to change that.

Empowering hospitality,
one profile at a time

CHAADU was born from a simple observation: the people who make hospitality great rarely get the recognition they deserve.

Our story

It began with a practical observation regarding the friction of tipping: the social awkwardness when opinions differ within a group, and the lack of transparency about whether that money actually reaches the person who earned it. This sparked a deeper realization that evolved over time: it isn’t just financial appreciation that gets lost. It is professional recognition. In the hospitality industry, guest reviews benefit buildings, not people.

We believe that true hospitality is delivered by individuals, not by venues. Yet, for too long, talented professionals have built incredible reputations only to leave them behind when changing jobs. We asked ourselves: why can’t hospitality workers own their career history like professionals in other industries?

We combine deep industry experience with a rock-solid technical foundation to create a transparent, fair ecosystem. Our platform ensures that every scan, every tip, and every review goes directly to the person who earned it.

We are not just an app; we are a movement to give credit where credit is due. We enable professionals to build a portable portfolio they carry with them throughout their entire career, turning temporary gigs into a lasting legacy.

Our story

It began with a practical observation regarding the friction of tipping: the social awkwardness when opinions differ within a group, and the lack of transparency about whether that money actually reaches the person who earned it. This sparked a deeper realization that evolved over time. It isn’t just financial appreciation that gets lost. It is professional recognition. In the hospitality industry, guest reviews benefit buildings, not people.

We believe that true hospitality is delivered by individuals, not by venues. Yet, for too long, talented professionals have built incredible reputations only to leave them behind when changing jobs. We asked ourselves: why can’t hospitality workers own their career history like professionals in other industries?

We combine deep industry experience with a rock-solid technical foundation to create a transparent, fair ecosystem. Our platform ensures that every scan, every tip, and every review goes directly to the person who earned it.

We are not just an app; we are a movement to give credit where credit is due. We enable professionals to build a portable portfolio they carry with them throughout their entire career, turning temporary gigs into a lasting legacy.

Our values

People first
Global impact
Innovation
Transparency

Our values

People first
Global impact
Innovation
Transparency

Meet the team

A passionate team of hospitality veterans, tech innovators, and dreamers working to transform the industry.
Franc van der Linden
Co-Founder & Commercial Lead
Denise Verbakel
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Hakee Mau
Early Contributor

Meet the team

A passionate team of hospitality veterans, tech innovators, and dreamers.
Franc van der Linden
Co-Founder & Commercial Lead
Denise Verbakel
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
Hakee Mau
Early Contributor

Empowering hospitality professionals to own their reputation and grow their careers.

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Transforming hospitality, one professional at a time.

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