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Why I Threw Away ReplyFabric 0.1 and Started Over
August 29, 2025
Tom
3 min read
The first version of ReplyFabric worked — but it wasn’t good enough. Here’s why I scrapped it, what I learned, and how I rebuilt the foundation for future success.
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Tom Vanderbauwhede is the founder & CEO of ReplyFabric, lecturer in AI at KdG University, and a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years of business experience. He holds master's degrees in Applied Economics, Business Administration (MBA), and Strategic Change Management & Leadership. Tom is passionate about building AI tools that reduce email overload and help teams focus on what matters.
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