Built from practice.
BarryOS grew from frustration with existing systems. We built what we ourselves were missing: software that truly connects to the daily reality behind the bar.
Our story
Staff shortages. New people who leave after three months. Saturday nights where everything goes wrong at once. Everyone in hospitality knows it.
We built a system with input from owners and people behind the bar. Barry gets new employees up to speed faster, maintains overview during the rush and takes away stress.
The team
A small group with one mission: making hospitality smarter.
Founders
Ward Disco
Co-founder & Product Vision Lead
Ward is the driving force behind the strategic vision and product of BarryOS. With years of experience in organizational culture, retail and hospitality, he knows exactly what happens on the work floor. He guards the direction of BarryOS with a sharp focus on customer value, innovation and user experience, ensuring technology always serves the people who work with it.
Maurits Schouten
Co-founder & Technical Operations Lead
Maurits is responsible for the technical execution and operational structure of BarryOS. With a background in data analytics and digital marketing, he builds the technical infrastructure that makes BarryOS reliable and scalable. From architecture to implementation, Maurits ensures the technology behind BarryOS is solid and ready for growth.
Sales
John van der Lingen
Sales Executive
John is the point of contact for BarryOS in the Randstad region. With years of experience in enterprise software and IT and infectious energy, he effortlessly translates technology into what it actually delivers on the floor. John loves building lasting relationships and makes sure every venue feels heard and supported from the very first conversation.
Partners
Sander Arts
Silicon Valley Investor · Strategic Advisor & Growth Partner
Sander supports BarryOS as a strategic advisor from Silicon Valley. With an impressive background at Philips, NXP and various Silicon Valley scaleups, he brings deep expertise in positioning, market strategy and international scaling. Now that BarryOS is on the market, Sander guides the company through its continued growth.
“Hospitality staff shouldn't be dealing with paperwork and hassle. They should be giving guests an unforgettable experience.”
Our core values
People first
Technology should help people, not replace them. We build tools that make your team stronger and create space for personal contact.
Simplicity
No unnecessary complexity. Every feature should be understandable within a minute, even during the rush.
Practice-driven
Built with direct input from hospitality owners and staff. What doesn't work on the floor doesn't work for us.