About me
CTO Echovise
I'm Sander van Attekum - a builder at heart who's always been drawn to the intersection of technology and real-world impact. These days I'm the CTO of Echovise, where I lead the development of AI products that move past the buzzwords to deliver practical business value. My work is rooted in a unique blend of Cognitive Neuroscience and Knowledge Engineering, allowing me to build AI systems that are as intuitive as they are technically sound.
One thing I'm particularly excited about is EchoChat- a privacy-first AI chat platform we're building for organizations that want the power of modern AI without giving up control over their data. It's a challenge I find endlessly interesting: making AI both useful and secure.
Before Echovise, I spent several years in the venture capital world as a partner at a Silicon Valley fund, where I worked with hundreds of startups and learned what separates the ones that make it from those that don't. That experience still shapes everything I do - from how I build products to how I think about strategy. I still advise founders and funds today, but my main focus has shifted to building with AI.
What I do..
AI Products & Strategy
At Echovise, I help organizations apply AI in practical ways and turn it into real business value. From defining technical strategy and architecture to building production-ready AI products; I work as both a strategic and hands-on partner. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or scaling existing capabilities, I help translate opportunity into impact.
EchoChat - Privacy-First AI
We're building EchoChat, a privacy-first AI chat platform designed for organizations that want to harness modern AI without compromising on data control, security, or trust. EchoChat gives teams access to powerful AI capabilities while keeping sensitive information exactly where it belongs - within your organization.
Startup Advisory & Venture Capital
Drawing on years of experience as a venture partner and startup advisor, I continue to support early-stage founders with strategic guidance - from refining product-market fit and business strategy to navigating fundraising and investor relations. I've worked with VC funds, LPs, and hundreds of startups across the globe, and I bring that perspective to every engagement.