Lightweight entrepreneurial ecosystem
Give the founders you support a place to practise.
You don't need a new building, a large budget or a full programme team to support entrepreneurs well. We combine our board game, our web app and your people into a small, sustainable ecosystem — designed around your context and ambition.
A purpose-driven venture, working with purpose-driven organisations
Playground for Entrepreneurs started from a simple belief: entrepreneurial thinking can be learned by anyone, if they get room to practise. We are a purpose-driven venture ourselves. That is why our tools are playful, low-threshold and available in several languages, and why we prefer to strengthen your people over making you depend on us.
Who we work with
The building blocks
The board game and the web app are at the heart. Facilitation and peer learning hold it together.
The Playground board game
48 tiles and templates that turn entrepreneurial questions into structured conversations. Ideal for kick-offs, cohort sessions and community meet-ups.
The Playground web app
Founders keep practising between sessions: pitch to an AI panel, roleplay sales conversations, set a north star and priorities, and see their progress in Founder Notes.
Facilitation
We train people in your organisation to run sessions themselves, so the ecosystem keeps going after we step back.
Peer learning
Founders learn from each other's questions and experience. Not every answer has to come from an expert.
Insight for you
With consent, programme leads get an overview of participation and progress, so you can see what your support is doing.
Every implementation is tailor-made
We start from your situation: who you support, what is already in place, your budget and what you want to achieve. Some partners begin with one game night; others run a year-long cohort with the app at the centre. We design the mix together.
How we get started
- 1
Conversation
We learn about your founders, goals and constraints.
- 2
Design
We propose a mix of game sessions, app access and facilitator training.
- 3
Launch
We run the first sessions together with your team.
- 4
Hand over and grow
Your facilitators take the lead; we stay available and adapt as you learn.
Frequently asked questions
Do the founders need a business plan to start?
No. The Playground is built for early-stage ideas and first-time founders. They practise with what they have.
Is this only for social or impact ventures?
No. It works for any early-stage founder. We are a purpose-driven venture ourselves, so we care deeply about accessibility and long-term capacity in your community.
Which languages are available?
The web app is available in English, Spanish and Dutch; the board game in English and Spanish. Other languages can be discussed.
What does it cost?
It depends on the mix. Individual founders can use the web app for free during early access. For organisations we make a tailored proposal.
Can it fit a grant budget or reporting cycle?
Yes. We plan the activities around your programme timeline and help you describe participation and outcomes.
Let's build a playground for your founders.
Tell us who you support and what you hope to achieve. We'll come back with a first proposal.
Contact us