Get to know Handl
We noticed a lack of go-to resources for lifters to find handlers, especially those new to the sport. Powerlifting is a tight-knit community, but we saw an opportunity to bring people even closer—with Handl.
What do a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Content Writer all have in common? Besides a weekly Dungeons and Dragons campaign. It turns out it’s the interest to create something that solves a problem and brings a community together.
That’s how we started with Handl: brainstorming in a living room, putting ideas together, and having endless coffee chats in Costa, trying to lay the foundations. Today, we’re a step closer to launching a product that lets lifters focus on their lifts while handlers are there to support them.
Alex works at a sports tech company and is a powerlifter and a referee himself, while Anete has done her fair share of handling while working on her content business. And Gavin’s experience building products in various tech industries is what helps steer Handl in the right direction.
The team
Alex
The Weights Whisperer
As an experienced powerlifter and referee, Alex has seen it all on platforms. He’s on a mission to make powerlifting more accessible by connecting lifters with handlers on Handl.
Anete
The Rep Marketer
Not a competitive lifter herself, Anete has handled chaos at plenty of meets, from divisional to national. She’s bridging the gap between the product and the outside world while wearing multiple marketing hats.
Gavin
The Product Wizard
An expert in driving customer insights and managing complex projects, Gavin's experience in strategic planning and execution is powering Handl's mission to support lifters in reaching their full potential.