Bio
Julian Rikken is a Netherlands-based student currently completing his thesis at an AI startup in the accounting space — a sector seeing rapid growth as automation reshapes financial workflows. His work sits at the intersection of academic research and real-world product development, giving him hands-on exposure to how AI is being applied to solve practical problems in finance and accounting.
Alongside his academic work, Julian holds a role at Meilink BV, a Dutch company, suggesting a grounding in the business and operational side of things before diving into the AI-native startup world.
Beyond his professional and academic work, Julian maintains a presence on SoundCloud, hinting at a creative side that runs parallel to his technical pursuits.
What I'm building
Currently writing my thesis at an AI startup in the accounting space.
Why TAG
After winning a hackathon hosted in the TAG space, I was drawn in by the team's welcoming culture and knew this was where I wanted to be a part off!!
Projects
Currently writing his thesis embedded at an AI startup operating in the accounting space, bridging academic research with applied AI product work.
Holds a certificaathouder role at Meilink BV, a Netherlands-based company.