About Optform

In the summer of 2025, I (Tino) launched Optform - a simple yet powerful form builder that helps businesses and individuals create beautiful, conversational forms that convert.

My journey

I’ve always been a tinkerer, exploring new technologies and building things that matter.
Over the years, I’ve worked on various projects, including:

A community platform - honing my skills across frontend, backend, cloud, and DevOps.
An NGO-focused app - publishing development activities aligned with the IATI standard.
A Chrome extension - helping homebuyers find properties near places that matter most.

…and plenty more that never saw the light of day.

For me, building is active rest: a way to relax by creating something meaningful.

Optform combines all of that experience, with one mission:
to make forms smarter, more accessible, and more impactful.

Why independence?

From day one, I bootstrapped Optform.
Being self-funded means I focus on what you need, not what investors want - moving at my own pace and staying true to the vision.

What Optform stands for

The name Optform reflects three ideas:

Opt-in - Create forms that convert and grow your audience.
Option - A credible alternative to bloated, complicated tools.
Optimise - Use data-driven insights to continuously improve your forms.

You come first

Since Optform is user-funded, you - the customer - are my top priority.
I listen, adapt, and deliver fast, putting your feedback at the heart of every decision.

How I work

Small and independent means I can move quickly and build with care.
Optform runs on solid infrastructure, but I still ship and iterate at startup speed.

Making forms better

Forms shouldn’t feel boring or complicated.
With Optform, creating a form is quick, intuitive - even fun - with every feature designed to make your experience better.

Built for everyone

I believe in democratizing technology.
Optform empowers anyone, regardless of technical skill, to collect data and automate workflows affordably and effectively.

Building in the open

I share my journey as an independent maker - the wins, challenges, and lessons learned - to inspire and connect with others who love building, too.

I’m proud of what I’m building and how I run Optform.
I’d love for you to give it a try - and join me on this journey.