The ThinkZone · Since 1995
The ThinkZone is a place where new ideas for products and services are developed into working models. Today, that means app that vary from the very practical (Accountably), the very useful (Knowably), to the more fun and esoteric (Mysticably).
You may have noticed one such innovation in the mix of marketing (all apps end in "ably") and the use of a single domain (ably.tz) for hosting all these apps: Hence the [name of app].ably.tz URLs, and one single domain name bill!
The person behind the work
Founder of The ThinkZone
Tiago is an entrepreneur, inventor, CTO, CIO, experience architect, and creative director with more than three decades of experience spanning product strategy, engineering, architecture, creative direction and experience design. He has moved from the pioneering commercial web to global fintech, payments, loyalty, digital assets and applied AI — pioneering new technologies' practical values well before they become conventional.
Tiago works with companies to create focused internal apps that support their own processes—rather than forcing their people and operations to conform to expensive third-party software. His L7 development work for Fintiv is an important example of this approach: using deep knowledge of the business to shape related tools around the work that needed to get done.
History Highlights
A career built around finding what new technology can genuinely do for people and businesses—then turning that possibility into a product that works.
1994–2004
Creative and technology leadership for pioneering digital agencies, shaping useful, award-winning experiences for Microsoft, General Motors, Dell, Nike, Sony, Nissan, Lexus, MGM Studios, Blockbuster, Warner Bros. and others.
1995–Present
Founded as an innovation factory for turning ideas into working models. It is now the home of a growing portfolio of focused apps and a consulting practice for companies that need software built around how they actually work.
2005–2014
Founded and built a global, white-label loyalty and engagement platform used by more than six million consumers. Its API-driven infrastructure supported 150 million transactions across 75+ countries and 12 languages.
2014–Present
As co-founder, CTO and CIO, led technology strategy, product architecture, engineering, AI initiatives and the modernization of financial switching and value-ledger technology into cloud-native platforms.
Named on patents spanning AI, machine learning, blockchain, cryptocurrency interoperability, loyalty, digital wallets, analytics and digital asset custody.
Work recognized by Cannes CyberLion, Clios, One Show, London International Advertising Awards, Forbes Best of the Web and other industry programs.
Founder and co-founder of multiple ventures, engineering leader for global platforms, and executive participant in a $400M growth round.
Work with Tiago
If your team is adapting its work to software that was designed for someone else, there may be a better answer: a focused internal tool built around your operation.
