From Idea to Impact: A Creation Studio for Women Changing Tech
Anna Ackermann
Creating a tech-future we're excited for
Nithima Ducrocq
Impact Tech Founder and Consultant
Stop doubting, start building: your idea, live in 3 weeks.
Worried about where tech and AI are heading? Got an idea, but doubt you're the one to build it?
We're Anna and Nithima. In 3 weeks, we'll help you turn that idea into something real: a blog, a podcast, a community project or the start of a business. We believe it's time you claim the agency about your future you deserve.
You don't need confidence to start. You build it by acting. Each week you'll decide, test and build, while we work on what stops you: self-doubt, perfectionism and putting it off.
By November 30, you'll have:
A problem worth solving, tested with real people
A live first version
A plan for your next three moves
Included:
6 live working sessions (2/week)
Our feedback between sessions
A 1:1 session on your project
A follow-up call 30 days after
From our 1st program:
"Being in this course gently gave me a push to do something I wanted to do: creating a landing page and a six-week series."
"Everyone has the same fears. The idea is to just go for it and get it done, even if it's imperfect."
Not sure it's for you? Book a 15-min chat: https://calendly.com/anna-m-ackermann-proton/she-shapes-digital
Money shouldn't be a barrier: pay what you can.
What you’ll learn
We'll guide you through the process of building for the world - while staying connected with yourself.
Choose a problem you care about, define who it's for, and test it before you build, with a step-by-step process and our guidance.
Learn by doing: every session ends with a decision or a next step on your own project, not just theory.
A first draft, a first version, a first group call. Whatever it is - we'll take you there.
Turn procrastination and doubt into safely moving forward: learn to scope small, decide fast and ship something imperfect that teaches you m
Explore the basics of making it sustainable: income options, funding routes and what to focus on first.
Leave with a plan for your next three moves, and check in on your progress with us at a follow-up call 30 days later.
Optional: Public speaking and personal branding with confidence sessions
Design responsibly from day one
Apply the Do No Harm principle to your own idea through case studies and practical frameworks, so impact is built in, not added later.
Spot risks for the people you serve before you launch, and make choices you can stand behind.
Name the beliefs behind procrastination and self-doubt, and turn them into concrete next steps you can actually take
Build without hustle culture: learn to create in a way that keeps you connected to yourself and your energy
A warm, small group where you can come as you are, without performance or pressure. You don't have to do this alone.
Weekly live sessions: Learn from others while supporting them on their own journey
a 1:1 Session opportunity with Anna and Nithima
Learn directly from expert instructors
Anna Ackermann
5+ years of entrepreneurship, digital rights and facilitation
Nithima Ducrocq
10+ years across startups, NGOs and global organisations
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She Shapes Digital
For Women Shaping The Future Of Tech
Who this course is for
The policy person who's tired of recommending and wants to start implementing. Step out of the think tank and let's go.
The one with a full note on her phone. You circle around an idea for years? Stop getting ready and let's go.
The one worried it'll get bad. Shape the future of tech and level up your personal finances. Stop scrolling/ruminating and let's go.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from your instructors in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Resources and templates
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to build. We'll give you templates and practical guidance to do so.
Personal feedback and support
We are with you the whole way. Whenever you struggle or don't know the next step: We got you
Expert talks and inspiring stories
We invite successful female founders in impact tech to share her story. Apart from that, we include inspiration and our own tips throughout the whole course.
Network access
We offer to help you find co-founders or funding through our network across the UN, Europe's start-up ecosystem and Global Majority funding bodies
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Identify a problem you love solving
Designing for your audience
Connecting with your true purpose
Week 2
Stop scoping, start deciding: Beating perfectionism
Test your ideas before building them
Responsible Design Methods and Frameworks
Frequently asked questions
Maven for Teams
Reimbursement
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