Tessl is reimaging software development for the AI era.

Traditional development anchors software to code, defining both what it does and how it works. This slows down creation, complicates maintenance, and limits who can participate.

Tessl envisions something different.

With AI Native Development, developers can define functionality in natural language, leaving AI to handle the implementation and maintenance. It’s a faster, more flexible approach, making development more accessible to creators of all kinds.

And it doesn’t stop there. True AI Native Development can autonomously maintain software—handling updates, security patches, and optimizations with minimal human input. This means less time spent on upkeep and more freedom to focus on what matters.

Our vision reaches beyond Tessl. We’re building an open ecosystem that invites developers, teams, and tool creators to be part of this new paradigm. Join us as we reshape software development for the future.

The Tessl Team

Based in the heart of London, our team is driven by a passion for revolutionizing software development and a shared enthusiasm for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

Our collective experience, honed at developer-centric companies like Google, Snyk, Amplitude, and Mozilla, has equipped us with unique insights into creating tools that developers love.

Aaron Sokell
Aaron Sokell

EA to CEO/Founder

Amy Heineike
Amy Heineike

Engineering

Anna Debenham
Anna Debenham

Product

Ben Galbraith
Ben Galbraith

Product

Chris West
Chris West

Engineering

Dion Almaer
Dion Almaer

Engineering

Gareth Visagie
Gareth Visagie

Engineering

Gillian Yeomans
Gillian Yeomans

Engineering

Guy Podjarny
Guy Podjarny

Founder and CEO

James Moss
James Moss

Engineering

Joe Holdcroft
Joe Holdcroft

Engineering

Macey Baker
Macey Baker

Engineering

Petra Evans
Petra Evans

People

Rachel Ilan Simpson
Rachel Ilan Simpson

Design

Richard Tweed
Richard Tweed

Engineering

Rob Cresswell
Rob Cresswell

Engineering

Sam Hepburn
Sam Hepburn

Community

Shaun Smith
Shaun Smith

Engineering

Simon Maple
Simon Maple

Developer Relations

Yaniv Aknin
Yaniv Aknin

Engineering

Zahra Traboulsi
Zahra Traboulsi

Engineering

Investors

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