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Mind maps provide a more intuitive way to <a href="/how-to-brainstorm-with-mind-maps/" class="ek-link">brainstorm</a>, ideate, organize and manage your work. We are passionate about mind mapping and want to share it with you.<br><br>Mind mapping is a powerful yet simple method for developing ideas and diving into a more creative workflow. Join the millions of <a href="/mind-maps-for-business/" class="ek-link">business leaders</a>, <a href="/mind-maps-for-education/" class="ek-link">teachers</a>, students, and creatives that know how mind mapping can add value to your workflow. Whether you are creating a simple to-do list, brainstorming a marketing plan, or building a robust knowledge map for your business, learning the ins and outs of mind mapping can help you to achieve your goals. <br><br>We’re excited to share our knowledge with you and see what you create for your own business and community. So, whether you are a teacher, student, or business professional, welcome to the world of mind mapping!</p></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-ugb-heading ugb-heading ugb-6640ea2 ugb-main-block"><style></style><div class="ugb-inner-block"><div class="ugb-block-content"><h2 class="ugb-heading__title">Meet Our Contributors </h2></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-ugb-card ugb-card ugb-74bffcd ugb-card--v2 ugb-card--design-basic ugb-card--columns-2 ugb-main-block"><style></style><div class="ugb-inner-block"><div class="ugb-block-content"><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item1"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Michael Hollauf</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">Co-founder, Meister</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Michael Hollauf, based in Vienna, Austria, is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.meisterlabs.com/">Meister, the company behind MindMeister and MeisterTask. </a>He is passionate about mind mapping and making tools to enable people to harness their creative potential. Connect with Michael on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhollauf/" target="_blank" aria-label="LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">LinkedIn</a>. </p></div></div><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item2"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Til Vollmer</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">Co-founder, Meister</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Till Vollmer, based in Munich, Germany, is the co-founder of <a href="https://www.meisterlabs.com/">Meister</a>, the company behind MindMeister and MeisterTask. He loves mind mapping because it frees his mind – the way he thinks. It makes him think outside the box and sparks creativity and ideas. Connect with Till on <a aria-label="LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tillvollmer/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">LinkedIn</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-ugb-card ugb-card ugb-1ea6085 ugb-card--v2 ugb-card--design-basic ugb-card--columns-2 ugb-main-block"><style></style><div class="ugb-inner-block"><div class="ugb-block-content"><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item1"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Raphaela Brandner</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">Writer, Meister</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Raphaela is a staff writer at <a href="http://meister.co/">Meister</a> who fell in love with mind mapping in her early twenties. She鈥檚 written extensively on the benefits of mind mapping in business and education, and uses the technique for everything from content planning to mapping her favorite vegan restaurants worldwide. Connect with Raphaela on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaela-brandner/" target="_blank" aria-label="LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="ek-link">LinkedIn</a>. <br></p></div></div><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item2"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Michelle Matus</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">Writer, Meister</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Michelle is a writer based in Vienna, Austria. She currently works for the team at <a href="https://www.mindmeister.com/">Meister</a>, writing about all things mind mapping, creativity and productivity. She loves to use mind mapping for everything from brainstorming and project planning to road trip and vacation planning. Connect with Michelle on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellematus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a>.</p></div></div></div></div></div> <div class="wp-block-ugb-card ugb-card ugb-d1c2334 ugb-card--v2 ugb-card--design-basic ugb-card--columns-3 ugb-main-block"><style></style><div class="ugb-inner-block"><div class="ugb-block-content"><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item1"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Toni Krasnic</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">CX Specialist</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Toni is a certified Customer Experience Specialist (CXS) with a passion for customer experience in the <a class="ek-link" href="https://www.foodiecx.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">restaurant industry</a> and government sector. He鈥檚 also a passionate mind mapper who helps students, teachers, and professionals use <a href="http://www.conciselearning.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mind maps for learning</a>. Connect with Toni on <a class="ek-link ek-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonikrasnic/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a>.</p></div></div><div class="ugb-card__item ugb-card__item2"><div class="ugb-card__image"></div><div class="ugb-card__content"><h4 class="ugb-card__title">Arpit Banjara</h4><p class="ugb-card__subtitle">Project Management Expert</p><p class="ugb-card__description">Arpit has been providing Mind Mapping services since 2014. He believes that in this era of information overload, you only need information that is relevant and filter out the rest, and a Mind Map exactly does that! So he researches on many ‘self-development’ topics and creates Mind Maps as digital products. 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