About us
Mission
Peecho's mission is to become the primary infrastructure for the transformation of digital information into other forms.
From bits to atoms
We allow virtual information to be accessible as tangible objects in 2D or 3D, but only produced when and where needed: with respect for the planet.
Why?
On demand transformation of digital assets into physical forms obliterates the need for mass production. It will make the world a better place.
Business model
Our business model is simple. Peecho operates as the intermediary between third-party applications and print facilities. We facilitate ordering, production, delivery and customer service. Our wholesale pricing includes a profit margin.
Our cloud print network can be accessed in several ways.
- The Simple Print Service allows you to start your own web-to-print business, using a customizable user interface.
- The embeddable Simple Print Button lets you sell your digital content in print, from your own website.
- For developers, there is the Simple Print API, allowing them to build print functionality into their own apps.
History
2010
Peecho launched as API platform for print as a service and awarded best business model at TheNextWeb.
2011
With launching customer Issuu, the Simple Print Button was revealed, with an Accenture Innovation Award as a result.
2012
We partnered with Peak Capital and DHG. The first 1000 customers signed up, including Rijksmuseum, ABN AMRO and Sanoma.
2013
After many requests, we launched the Simple Print Service.
Team
Management
Martijn Groot
CEO and co-founder. In charge of good vibrations and tactical celebrations.
Sander Nagtegaal
CTO and co-founder. Avid martial artist. Loves astronaut architectures.
Peter Arensman
VP Business Development US. Networks like no other.
Technology
Marcel Panse
Chief architect. Does not allow astronaut architectures.
Stephan van Eijkelenburg
Chaos monkey. If it ain't broken, he'll break it.
Willem Vermeer
Java sage and master of ceremony.
Communication
Gloria Quintanilla
Mistress of written wonders.
Jacqueline van Bergen
Always happy to help you out.
Wendy Moedt
Makes every problem go into oblivion.
Technology
Peecho owns a couple of LCD screens and some laptops. For the rest, we run entirely in the cloud. Therefore, we are proud to be selected as Amazon Technology Partner.
We like to share our knowledge. For example, check out how our architecture works on HighScalability, or read more about our cloud philosophy.
Cloud computing
Software
- Java
- Jquery
- Jquery Mobile
- Ruby
- Spring
- Twitter Bootstrap
- Twitter Hogan.js
- Twitter Mustache.js
- Google Closure
- Head.js
Services
Development tools
Process
Trivia
What does "Peecho" mean?
Noun. Pronounced: Pee-cho. The word is used to describe a person, place, thing or behavior that is one or all of the following: incredibly cheesey, corny, lame, poser-ish, and generally trying way to hard to be cool. Read more in the Urban Dictionary.
Why the penguin?
Over 20 years ago, the penguin was designed as a graffiti symbol. Sander used it as an alternative for his graffiti tag name to prevent handwriting experts from the justice department to spoil the fun.