100% Funded: Pre-Startup Coaching in Berlin through ZGS Consult

Yes. You can choose only one coach per subject area — parallel coaching with multiple coaches in the same area is generally not permitted.

In addition, the core topic identified during the assessment must align with what we work on during coaching.

Developing your existing business idea further is absolutely fine. However, a completely new business idea cannot be covered under the original approval. If this applies to your situation, it’s best to contact the team at zgs consult GmbH directly to clarify your options.

Sessions usually take place online (90 minutes). If needed, we can also meet in person in Berlin (120 minutes). I rent meeting rooms close to Treptower Park. In my experience, a combination of online sessions and occasional in-person meetings works best.

At the beginning of each session, we briefly discuss current topics, updates, or important developments. I usually use the final ten minutes to outline the focus for our next session and clarify any outstanding questions about the tasks.

You’ll receive a personal Google Drive folder that only the two of us can access. This way, you won’t have to search through emails to find documents or working materials.

After each session, you’ll receive a simple summary of the key points and outcomes.

From the very beginning, we’ll organise your topics and insights in a structured way so you can easily refer back to them later — for example, when developing your business plan, refining your offers, or scaling your business.

Ideally, sessions take place every 7–10 days. This gives you enough time to put what we’ve discussed into practice, so we can build on your progress and continue working towards your goals.

Coaching is most effective when you’re willing to actively participate and continue developing ideas between sessions. I’ll provide you with concrete guidance and tasks to prepare and work on at your own pace. This approach generally leads to the best results.

The coaching is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to work independently, are open to feedback, and want to build their business in a structured way. If you’re ready to turn your ideas into action and make real progress, you’re in the right place.

This coaching is not a traditional consulting format where ready-made solutions are simply handed to you. It’s based on active collaboration and the principle of empowering you to help yourself.

If you’re looking for someone to tell you exactly what to do without requiring much input from you, a different format may be a better fit. Similarly, if you currently have limited time or capacity to work on your business between sessions, it may be difficult to get the full value out of the coaching.

My coaching works best for you if you’re ready to take ownership of your process, make decisions, and turn ideas into action.

Yes! Before we get started, we’ll have a free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call. This gives us a chance to explore whether we’re a good fit for working together, both in terms of your business goals and on a personal level.

It depends on current availability. There is usually a waiting period of a few weeks, so it’s worth scheduling an introductory call well in advance.

Unlike many traditional approaches, we get straight to the heart of the matter: instead of spending weeks on lengthy discussions and planning, we move into action early on.

In practice, this means testing your ideas and making sales from the start, rather than just planning. The setup is simple and fully digital, avoiding unnecessary time spent on complex contractual arrangements.

Our focus is on making the most of our time together and achieving measurable results quickly.

At the beginning of each session, we briefly discuss current topics, updates, or important developments. I usually use the final five minutes to outline the focus for our next session and clarify any open questions about your tasks or next steps.

The overall duration depends on the number of coaching hours you book. As a guide, 10 hours of coaching typically take around 4–5 weeks. More hours will take proportionally longer.

It’s important to me that you have enough time between sessions to put what we discuss into practice — that’s how you get the best results.

I intentionally space out the sessions to give you enough time to put what we discuss into practice and make meaningful progress. Scheduling sessions very close together over just a few weeks is therefore usually not ideal and has limited practical value.

I also work with a limited number of coaching clients at a time, and appointments are generally allocated based on availability — on a first-come, first-served basis. So if you have a specific timeframe in mind, it’s worth planning ahead.

If your funding approval period is about to expire or you need to start your business soon, feel free to reach out. We can look at whether and how we can make the best possible use of the time available.