Alexander De Ridder, co-founder and CTO of SmythOS, is a visionary technical founder who builds global teams and is focused on making the internet of agents accessible. He started programming at 13 and developed a passion for blending art and science. After moving from Belgium to the United States in 2006, he co-founded several businesses and led them through successful exits. Today, his mission is to create a future where people can focus on meaningful creative work—what he calls soulcraft.