Meet the founder
The Productivity Wall: A Single Screen Struggle
A few months ago, I set out to launch a business with one goal: to solve a real, frustrating problem. As I looked back on my own path, the answer became crystal clear.
In the summer of 2024, I graduated with a degree in Architectural Technology. Anyone who has ever opened AutoCAD, Revit, or Photoshop knows that workspace is everything. For four years, I lived through a logistical nightmare. Drafting complex architectural plans while constantly toggling between web research and reference files on a single laptop screen was exhausting. Even "simpler" tasks, like writing an essay or managing an Excel sheet, felt unnecessarily overwhelming.
I felt like something was missing—a tool that would allow me to work faster, stay organized, and keep my creative flow intact.
The Mobile Worker’s Dilemma
To compensate, I often chose to stay home to use my desktop monitor. My productivity skyrocketed, but it came at a cost: I lost the ability to collaborate in person with my teammates and ask my teachers direct questions.
Later, I realized this problem didn't end with graduation. I have always loved the atmosphere of working in cafes and libraries, but I faced the same recurring obstacle. My laptop screen was a bottleneck for my ambition.
The Birth of Nomad & Work
This realization led me to discover the "portable monitor." It was an immediate revelation. Even though I had never seen one before, I instantly understood its necessity.
I decided to develop my own model, TheNomad, focusing on the best possible specs for modern professionals. Whether you are a digital nomad, a remote worker, or a student, a second screen isn't just a gadget—it’s an essential extension of your office.
More Than a Business: A Personal Mission
Today, I am not just the founder of Nomad & Work; I am its most frequent user. Building a business from a home office can be isolating. Thanks to TheNomad, I can spend my days in my favorite cafes and be just as efficient as if I were sitting at a multi-monitor desk.
Unfortunately, the "past version of me" didn't have this tool. But today, I am determined to help other students and professionals ensure that their creativity and efficiency are never limited by the size of their screen.
''Change the way you create. Work without limits, wherever you are.''
- Hasan C. Gokçen, founder and CEO