24 April đ Launching Our New Ideation Service: Strategy You Can Book, When You Need It April 24, 2025By Will Strohl | 2 MIN READ At Upendo Ventures, weâve always believed in helping people move forward with confidence â whether thatâs through launching a product, scaling a business, or solving tough technical challenges. Until now, most of that work has happened in long-term projects or behind the scenes. Today, weâre launching something different. Something simple. Something powerful. đĄ Introducing Strategic Ideation Sessions This new service gives you direct access to our founder, Will Strohl, in focused, personalized sessions built to help you find clarity and momentum â fast. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur, a growing team, or a seasoned business owner, sometimes you just need to talk something through. You need a second brain. A sounding board. A strategy partner who can see around corners and help you avoid the pitfalls you didnât know were coming. Thatâs what Ideation Sessions are for. đ§ What Are Ideation Sessions? Itâs not coaching. Itâs not a typical consulting engagement. Itâs real-time, strategic problem-solving you can book when you need it most. Each session is customized to you. You might walk away with: A stronger go-to-market strategy A simpler plan to untangle a complex idea Feedback on your product or website Better language to describe your service A roadmap to move forward (with or without us) Youâll leave with actionable insight and deliverables â not just ideas that sound good in theory. đ Built for More Than Just DNN If youâve worked with us on DNN projects before, donât worry â thatâs still something we love and support. But this new service isnât limited to DNN or even technology. These sessions can support decisions in: Product strategy Marketing and positioning Platform or vendor selection Customer experience design Internal process optimization And just about any business question thatâs keeping you up at night This is built for the real questions that donât have a help desk. âĄď¸ How It Works You choose how much time you want â 1, 3, or 5 hours â and youâll get: One-on-one time with Will (via Zoom) Light prep and follow-up to maximize the value Optional deliverables like documentation, code samples, or research Complete flexibility: Use the time all at once or across multiple check-ins Itâs a clean, simple way to get experienced guidance without committing to a big engagement. đŻ Who This Is For This service is ideal for: Business owners making strategic decisions Startup founders planning their next moves Marketers or product managers needing fresh perspective Professionals who are stuck and need clarity now â not in six weeks If youâve ever walked away from a coffee meeting or 1:1 with Will thinking, âThat was really helpful,â this service was built around that experience. â Ready to Book? If you're ready to move forward â or you're tired of spinning your wheels â book your first session today. Learn More & Book Now April 24, 2025By Will Strohl Business, General, Leadership, Personal Branding, Technology, Website Brainstorm, Brainstorming, Business Owners, Consulting, Founders, Ideate, Ideation, Startups, Strategy About the Author Will Strohl Founder & CEO Upendo Ventures Overall, Will has nearly 20 years of experience helping website owners become more successful in all areas, including mentoring, website development, marketing, strategy, e-commerce, and more. 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