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You have a
technology idea for
a climate resilient or
more social world?

Then, this is your place to be. 

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You have a climate or impact idea, but you're stuck at the starting line

You're passionate about creating positive change, but don't know if your solution is viable, who needs it most, or where to begin.

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You're afraid of building the wrong thing

You've seen climate tech or impact startups fail because they built what they thought the world needed, not what users actually wanted or would pay for.

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You're spinning your wheels

You've attended climate events, read impact startup books, joined communities, but you still don't have a concrete plan to turn your idea into reality.

We help entrepreneurs

To move from ideation to building with confidence. Get the clarity, validation, and roadmap you need to turn your vision into reality.

Imagine

You're passionate about creating positive change, but don't know if your solution is viable, who needs it most, or where to begin.

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Craft a winning business plan that sets you apart

You're passionate about creating positive change, but don't know if your solution is viable, who needs it most, or where to begin.

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Streamline operations for maximum efficiency

You're passionate about creating positive change, but don't know if your solution is viable, who needs it most, or where to begin.

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Leverage market insights to make informed decisions

Most climate and impact founders either never start—or they waste months building something that nobody wants, can't use, or doesn't create the impact they envisioned.

Your idea deserves more

The world needs your solution, and your idea deserves better than guesswork. Whether you're tackling climate change, social impact, or building a meaningful venture, you need a clear path forward.

Our Values 

Validation beats perfection. Talk to real users before you build anything.

Clarity beats complexity. Simple frameworks work better than 100-page business plans.

Action beats analysis. You learn by doing, not just reading.

Focus beats feature creep. Build the essentials first, expand later.

Impact requires viability. The best climate and impact solutions are sustainable businesses.

Why we support climate & impact founders

We've worked with dozens of climate tech and impact founders—as well as entrepreneurs and solo-preneurs across all sectors—who had brilliant ideas but felt paralyzed by uncertainty. They'd spend months overthinking, researching, and second-guessing—without making real progress.

The problem wasn't their ideas or their drive. The problem was the gap between having an idea and knowing how to build something real.

Most startup advice assumes you already know your customer, your MVP, and your tech stack. For climate and impact founders, the challenge is even greater: you need to balance creating positive change with building a viable business. And if you're just starting out with an idea and passion? Traditional advice skips the most critical foundation work.

Who This is for

Our programs are designed for climate and impact founders—and all entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and solo-preneurs—who have passion and drive but need structure, validation, and a clear path forward. Whether you're tackling climate change, building a social enterprise, launching a solo venture, or creating any meaningful project—we're here to support you.

Meet the Team

How We Support You

1

Founders Guide

Start with this five questions every founder must answer before building.

€ 0

free guide now

2

Readiness Quiz

Identify what you need to focus on first, in a short assessment of your strengths and gaps for building  your business.

€ 9

download the Readiness Quiz 

3

Structured Programs

Choose the program that fits your timeline and needs best:

  • Foundation & Clarity.

  • Foundation, Clarity & Validation.

  • Complete founder journey

Structured Programs

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Foundation & Clarity
 

2 weeks

You seek more clarity on your business idea and who the ideal customer are

You Achive

  • Crystal-clear problem statement and "why"

  • Defined ideal customer personas (1-2)

  • 1-page idea summary ready to share

  • Preparation for user validation

Includes

Foundation & Clarity curriculum

Templates and worksheets

Self-paced or cohort-based 

€ 249

billed once

Foundation & Clarity 
Validation Add on

4 weeks

For founders who need to clarify their idea and customer before moving forward

You Achive

Everything from the 2-week program, PLUS:

  • 5-10 completed user interviews

  • Interview insights report with key patterns

  • Validated understanding of your customer's needs
  • Data-driven direction for your product

Includes

Foundation & Clarity + Validation curriculum

User interview scripts and templates

Outreach strategies and email templates

Insight extraction frameworks

€ 349

billed once

Complete
Founders Journey

8 weeks

For founders ready to validate their idea with real users

 

You Achive

Everything from the 4-week program, PLUS:

  • Prioritized MVP feature list (3-7 core features)

  • Product roadmap with task breakdown

  • Technical requirements document

  • 10-slide pitch deck ready for partners/investors

  • Complete startup brief

Includes

  • Crystal-clear problem statement and "why"

  • Defined ideal customer personas (1-2)

  • 1-page idea summary ready to share

  • Preparation for user validation

upon request

billed once

Program Inquiry

Fill in the form below to let us know which service you're interested in

and how we can help - we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Which service are you interested in?

All Programs include

Not sure which program is right for you?

Contact us for more information

Book a 15min call and we clarify your requirement and questions

Download the Free Guide to start learning today

Take the Startup Readiness Quiz to get first personalized  recommendations

What Founders say

Michael T., Climate Tech

"Before this program, I couldn't explain my climate tech idea without rambling for 10 minutes. Now I have a clear pitch, validated features, and a technical co-founder who actually gets my vision."

Priya S., Social Impact

"As a non-technical impact founder, I was terrified of talking to developers. The Tech 101 module gave me just enough knowledge to have confident conversations. Game-changer."

James L., Sustainability 

"​The user interviews completely changed my product direction. I almost built the wrong solution for the wrong market. This program saved me months of wasted effort and helped me create real impact."

FAQ

5 / I don't have customers to interview yet.

We teach you exactly how to find and reach potential users through LinkedIn, climate communities, Slack workspaces, Reddit, and other channels. You'll learn outreach strategies that work even if you're starting from zero—especially valuable for niche markets like climate tech.

6 / Is this worth the investment?

Consider the alternative: spending 3-6 months building the wrong product costs far more (in time, money, and opportunity cost). Our programs compress months of trial-and-error into focused weeks. Plus, cohort programs come with a 100% money-back guarantee if you complete the work and don't see value.

7 / What's the difference between self-paced and cohort-based?

Self-paced gives you lifetime access to all materials to work through at your own speed. Cohort-based adds live support: group intro call, weekly office hours with mentors, peer matching sessions, daily Slack support, and a community of fellow founders. Cohort programs also include lifetime access to materials.

8 / Can I try before I buy the course?

Absolutely! We offer two free resources: (1) Take our Startup Readiness Quiz to get a personalized analysis of your strengths, gaps, and recommended next steps, or (2) Download our 5-Question Founder Guide that walks you through the fundamentals of validating your idea. Both give you a taste of the frameworks you'll get in our paid programs.

1 / Which program should I choose?

If you haven't done it, then start with our free Startup Readiness Quiz to get personalized recommendations. Choose the 2-week program if you need clarity on your idea and customer. Choose the 4-week program if you're ready to validate with real users. Choose the 8-week program if you want the complete journey from idea to execution-ready with a pitch deck and roadmap.

2 / I'm working on a climate or impact idea. Is this relevant for me?

Absolutely! While our programs work for all entrepreneurs, we have a special focus on climate and impact founders. We understand the unique challenges of balancing impact with business viability, and our frameworks help you validate both. Many of our participants are building climate tech, sustainability, and social impact ventures.

3 / I'm not technical. Will I understand this?

Yes! Our programs are designed specifically for non-technical founders. We explain tech concepts in plain language, and you won't write a single line of code. The 8-week program includes a Tech 101 module that gives you just enough knowledge to have confident conversations with developers.

4 / What if my idea changes halfway through?

That's actually a good sign—it means you're validating and refining. The frameworks work regardless of your specific idea. Many climate and impact founders pivot during user interviews, and our programs help you do that intelligently based on real data.

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