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Courage, love and perseverance. Do these words make you think of women right away? Strong, creative women are at the heart of Stoov. Stoov-founder Teun van Leijsen's wife Marley is the reason we live our mission of warming people and not the planet! We're here to tell you a little more about that...
Rewind 10 years. Let's go back to the moment Stoov was born: Teun and Marly were sitting together in their new garden. They had only just moved into their new home and they were soaking up a quiet moment together outside in their lovely little garden. As tranquil as this moment was, it didn't last long as it was too cold to sit outside for any real length of time.
Teun knew there had to be a better solution to keeping him and Marley cosy while they enjoyed their new garden. Was there a solution for easy and sustainable heat? And, if there was a better solution to this, what does that solution look like? Is there a better option than the old-fashioned rubber warm water bottle he often prepared for Marley? This moment, and these questions, were the beginning of Stoov's adventure.
Marly was not only the inspiration for the thinking, but she was the female driving force behind Stoov. She supported Teun, believed in him, pushed him to achieve his goals and provided valuable ideas and feedback. "He is the one who chooses and decides, but I ask the critical questions. We spent a lot of time together talking everything through to make sure we make the right choices." Marly says in an interview.
Stoov began with Teun's creative and sustainable idea inspired by his wife. Listening to her needs, ideas and feedback, he started creating the first prototype for Stoov in the garden shed. He designed the very first heating cushion with infrared technology. Marley said "I got to test everything: Is it too hot? Is it too cold? What fabric should be used? I definitely contributed to that," And with the first heating cushion, they were finally able to make the most of being outside in their garden even on cooler days.
A lot has changed and developed since then but what remains the same as it did 10 years ago is Stoov's aim. Stoov is still about creating an experience of warmth and comfort for everyone. So let us introduce to you some of the fabulous female forces that make Stoov, Stoov?
Hi! I'm Myrthe, 29 years old and proud employee of Stoov, where I hold the role of Customer Care Manager. My team's job is to speak to our customers every day and help them with any help questions they may have. In addition to helping customers, I strive to constantly optimise our processes, with the ultimate goal of providing the very best customer service available! As such, I love working with all disciplines within Stoov and getting a little involved in everything to make it even better.
Well, that's a tricky one! I have developed a knack for typing almost all emoji's from memory. The colon raised_hands 🙌 is definitely my favorite. Let's just say I've had quite a few conversations with clients! And what is my guilty pleasure? Well, I must confess that I have a weakness for Dutch television and making loud comments, especially on programs like "Help my husband is a handyman" and "A winter full of love. Wonderfully cosy on the couch with my trusty Stoovje, boyfriend, cats and a good glass of wine!"
"Hi, my name is Marleen, 30 years old and living in Utrecht. At Stoov I work as a Data Analyst where I create adhoc analyses and dashboards for the different teams. What makes my job fun? I get to work with all the teams within Stoov. This not only allows me to work with all the great colleagues at Stoov, I also get to work on many different topics.
That's really in goal-oriented work. Together with the teams, we brainstorm which insights are most important to achieve their goals. This allows us to work from business needs rather than technical possibilities. What are my hobbies? One of my favorite pastimes, you hate it or you love it, is running. A really nice weather cyclist, I can also be found on my road bike in the spring and summer. Besides the analytical side of my work and the sporting side of it, I also have a creative burst from time to time. I can then lose myself completely in drawing or painting portraits."
Today, on International Women's Day, we would like to take the opportunity to honour and celebrate all women. A day that reminds us of the strength, courage, and contributions of women around the world. At Stoov, we are proud to work with some of these amazing women out there.
