More than a vendor, we’re ThinkingKap
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Founded on passion, built for impact
ThinkingKap Learning Solutions was born from a deep-seated belief: that corporate training could be so much more than a checkbox. It could be a powerful catalyst for growth, understanding, and genuine employee empowerment.
Our founder, Tim Buteyn, saw it from every angle—instructional designer, developer, L&D director. He recognized learning’s immense potential, but also saw how traditional vendors often missed the mark, simply executing orders instead of truly solving business challenges.
Tim’s vision was to create a different kind of company: one built on deeply understanding client needs, empowered to design the best possible learning experiences, and focused on fostering exceptional relationships where trust could flourish.
Origin story
The collaboration that defines us
ThinkingKap’s journey took a powerful turn when Stephania Buteyn joined. Bringing a lifelong passion for customer service and a proven history of championing client needs, Stephania helped solidify our core philosophy: that truly exceptional work is built on lasting, trust-based relationships. She ensures every client feels genuinely understood and valued, championing your needs every step of the way.
As partners in business and life, Tim and Stephania built ThinkingKap on mutual respect, open communication, and a drive to achieve great things together. This collaborative spirit defines the ThinkingKap Way: a company culture where every team member and every client is treated with respect, open dialogue is key, and we’re all focused on a shared goal of excellence, free from corporate stuffiness.
Drawing from this unique foundation, Tim’s expertise in learning strategy combined with Stephania’s commitment to flawless execution, ensures you get solutions that not only meet immediate needs but anticipate future opportunities. It’s this dual perspective – strategic vision paired with operational excellence – that gives our clients true peace of mind. It’s how we approach every project and every genuine partnership.
Our team
Meet the minds behind your next learning success
At ThinkingKap, you work directly with a dedicated core team of experienced professionals who are passionate about your success. We’re not a faceless corporation; we’re your collaborators, strategists, and a flexible team ready to scale with trusted specialists to meet your project’s unique demands. This personal approach, combined with our diverse expertise, enables us to think strategically about your challenges and deliver solutions that truly move the needle.
Tim Buteyn
Founder & Lead Strategist
About Tim
With over two decades shaping learning experiences, Tim launched ThinkingKap in 2011, driven by a passion to deliver truly impactful training. He leverages deep experience as a former training director and hands-on designer to ensure every solution is strategically sound and client-focused. Tim thrives on partnering with organizations to untangle complex challenges and architect truly impactful learning experiences. As an avid collector and restorer of pinball machines, Tim approaches learning design with the same strategic precision—analytical, hands-on, and always angled to light up your business scoreboard with high-impact wins. JACKPOT!
Stephania Buteyn
Co-Founder & Client Champion
About Stephania
Stephania is the heart of our client partnerships, ensuring every project runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. Her lifelong dedication to exceptional customer care and meticulous project leadership means clients feel truly understood and valued. Stephania champions your needs every step of the way, ensuring solutions align perfectly with your vision. And just like she’s conquered the trails since tying her first boots, she brings that same sure-footed determination to your toughest projects—delivering the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re in capable hands.
Jean Reith
Lead Curriculum Architect
About Jean
Jean is our master planner, with an incredible talent for dissecting complex information and structuring it into clear, effective learning blueprints. A key member of our team for over five years, she combines deep instructional design expertise with an analytical approach to ensure every curriculum is robust and results-oriented. While she might occasionally complain about the Texas heat, Jean brings unwavering coolness and precision to crafting learning pathways that make sense and make a difference.
Maggie Nikodem
Lead Creative Visionary
About Maggie
Maggie is the spark who ensures your learning isn’t just effective, but unforgettable. An integral part of ThinkingKap for over five years, she masterfully blends robust instructional design with a stunning visual and interactive flair. Maggie’s passion is crafting intuitive, accessible, and captivating experiences that make learning pop off the screen. When she’s not pumping iron at the gym, she’s doing the heavy lifting to forge innovative designs that elevate your content and inspire your learners.
Our vision
Building more than just training
At ThinkingKap, we’re building more than just a business – we’re fostering a standard of excellence and partnership that truly elevates learning.
We’re proudest when our clients succeed, when their employees are empowered, and when our work contributes to a more skilled and engaged workforce. Our ultimate aspiration is to build a company so rooted in quality, strategic partnership, and measurable results that its value endures, recognized by clients and the industry alike.
Your challenges deserve a dedicated team.
Let’s discuss how a true partnership with ThinkingKap can transform your next learning initiative into a performance masterpiece.
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Empower employees with effective training
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