About Atelio
We build software for people who make things by hand.
A small, independent team of ex-studio owners, teachers and engineers. We answer our own support chats.
Our story
It started with a pottery wheel and a very messy spreadsheet.
(true story, the spreadsheet had 41 tabs)
In 2021, our co-founder Inês was running evening classes from a rented studio in Lisbon. She spent more time chasing payments and juggling a waitlist in her notes app than she did at the wheel.
So she teamed up with two friends who write software and built the tool she wished she had. Today Atelio helps more than 2,400 studios in 31 countries spend less time on admin and more time teaching.
What we believe
Three things we won’t compromise on
Calm over clever
Fewer buttons, clearer screens. Software should feel like a tidy workbench, not a cockpit.
Makers first
Every feature starts with a conversation in a real studio. Our roadmap is shaped by the people who use it.
Grow slowly
We’re independent and profitable. No investors pushing us to add fees or sell your data.
The team
Small team, big aprons
Inês Duarte
Co-founder & CEO
still throws pots on Sundays
Theo Marchetti
Co-founder & CTO
has opinions about fonts
Amara Okafor
Head of Studio Success
ex floristry teacher
Felix Brandt
Product Designer
knits during standups
We’re hiring a Support Lead in Lisbon
Love studios and helping people? Come work with us.