Your idea isn't

the problem.

Finishing it is.

A 3-month program

to move your work

from idea to a real first launch.

Before summer.

That idea you keep carrying.
The one idea that somehow never gets finished.

You’ve talked about it. Thought about it. Changed it (multiple times). Maybe even started. But then:

Other work came in
Life took over
You sabotaged it.
You wanted to “do it professionally.”
Or you thought: "I’ll get back to it soon."

And soon turned into… later.

If you don’t decide to finish it, your idea will quietly disappear. And you will witness someone else building it.

Ideas into Existence, your fast track to Launch before Summer.

Ideas Into Existence exists for one reason: to help you finish and launch before summer.

Not by adding more thinking, frameworks or inspiration, but by providing the structure, pressure and clarity needed to actually move (push) an idea into the world. Not perfect. But real. And out in the world.

Most ideas don’t fail because they’re bad. They stall because they’re too close to you. Common reasons:

You keep polishing instead of deciding.
You try to do it alone (or with the help of friends or ChatGPT).
Daily life and business feels more urgent.
You don’t want to launch something “half”.
You secretly fear what happens after you put it out.

This program will help you: to move your idea from head → form → world.

What to Expect

This is a guided program, focused on execution.

In 3 months you will:

Sharpen your idea into a clear concept.
Make concrete choices (no more doubts or maybes).
Build what’s needed to launch.
Actually put it into the world.
Increase your visibility and impact

With:

A kick-off day (live in Amsterdam) to sharpen your idea, define your goals and roadmap to launch.
Bi-weekly group sessions (Online) to review progress, remove obstacles and make decisions.
Focused assignments that move your idea forward, step by step.
Personal feedback where needed, by Vanessa and the group.
Pressure and clarity to keep momentum.

You'll leave each session knowing exactly what to work on next.

Between sessions, you work independently. Writing, shaping, editing, building. Not everything at once, but in the right order. Toward the end, your work moves out of your head, computer, notebooks into the outside world.

After three months you'll have: a first release; a website, a presentation, a public statement, a prototype. Existence is different for all participants. The results is tangible, visible and ready to exist in and be shown to the world.

Yes, I'm interested.

Fill in the form to join the interest list.
I’ll reach out personally to see if this is the right moment.
I curate the group carefully, because the quality of the program lives in the mix of people.

Time investment

± 4–6 hours per week
One live kick-off day (Friday, March 27, 4 hours)
Bi-weekly online sessions (90 min)
One live Launch day (Friday, June 26, 4 hours)

Realistic next to a busy life. Making every small step count.

For Whom

Launching before summer in stead of "someday" makes you excited.
The idea or next level has been there for a while.
You already know what it is (or almost).
You are done with endless thinking and tweaking.
You want to bring something into the world properly.
You are a professional and don't need hand-holding.
You do need direction, accountability, support and completion.
You are willing to show up daily and move things forward.

This is nót for you if:

You are still searching for your passion or best idea.
You want to keep everything open.
You like to keep your options open and are not ready to close doors.
You’re not ready to make yourself or your work public in some form.
You want a formula or template.
You are waiting for the perfect conditions.

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How it works

You work on your own idea.
Within a shared structure.

Kick-off day: your idea, stripped to its essence
Clear milestones for everyone (with room for personal shape)
Bi-weekly check-ins: progress, friction, decisions
Assignments that build toward launch
Group pressure + individual focus

The Outcome

What others launched:

A full circle concept that clicks on all levels.
A bold repositioning that unlocks new clients.
A congruent story that expresses what your work is and why it exists. And that you can share with conviction and confidence.
A prototype of a new category in your field.
A pitch deck to attract funders.
A crowdfunding campaign to kickstart your creative project.
A public form of your work; a website, a concept presentation, a public offer, a prototype or pilot, a strategic repositioning made visible or a first release.

Your work is out there, ready to launch and you can move forward.

Yes, I'm interested.

Why work with me?

After graduation from Nyenrode Business School, I’ve worked for 30+ years with corporates, creatives, designers, artists and entrepreneurs at the moment where new challenges and opportunities need ideas, strategies and form.

My strengths:

Sharp eye for talent and opportunities.
I combine business, creative and intuitive worlds.
Feeling for zeitgeist and design.
Knowing what stands out in an overcrowded market.
Knowing where you stand and what needs to be done in the exact order to get things rolling.
I can see what's in store for you, often before you can see it yourself.

This my natural gift, combined with a massive internal library of experiences and knowledge I can tap into.

Ready to move forward?

This program works because of the mix of people, timing and commitment.
If you feel a clear yes, schedule a conversation and let’s see if it fits.

Schedule a Conversation

In this short discovery call, we look at your context, the phase you’re in, and whether meaningful results are realistic within three months.

This conversation is about alignment and fit.

Schedule a conversation

Pricing

€1.500 (ex vat)

or 3 x €550 (ex vat)

3 months program
2 live meetings in Amsterdam
4 online meetings via Zoom
Group accountability
A small curated group of fellow creators and entrepreneurs

Schedule a Conversation

Make your next step inevitable.

You know how it goes. You have good intentions and try to figure it out yourself. Thinking of systems, consulting with friends, prompting on ChatGPT and before you know it, nothing happened. Really..

This program will make your next step inevitable. You will have the program, your fellow creators and entrepreneurs and me who will have your back and make you put the needle forward until it's done.

As the quality of the group is as important as the program, you will have to schedule a call to see if it is a fit.

What others say:

RJ

I found the program immensely helpful, from the setting and pace to the people you brought together. Being able to ideate freely, while not feeling alone because others were at a similar stage, was invaluable. I left with directed energy and a clear plan to turn my BHAG into something real. Thank you for that opportunity.

Nicole

As a starting natural wine maker in France, Loire region, we ran into difficult times in 2020 due to the Corona crisis. Vanessa helped us to set up and shape the 'help our vineyard' campaign.

In less than 1 month we reached our set goal; 3,000 bottles of wine are sold to the consumer market in The Netherlands.

Phaedra

Vanessa has a tremendously creative mind; she is a 'think different' kind of person and is also a very delightful person to work with.

She not only contributes ideas about the question that lies ahead, but also goes above and beyond to see in which other areas profit can be made. In addition, she does not shy away from pulling you out of your comfort zone or, in a pleasant way, confronting you with weaknesses or pitfalls.

Jess

Vanessa has this amazing capacity to bring clarity to my business ideas, translating what felt more like spaghetti in my mind into a clearly structured concept within a matter of minutes.

She encouraged me and helped me bring my big vision to life, breaking it down to a short/medium/long term roadmap leaving me with a clear focus and actionable insights.