What I do
I help organizations and individuals think clearly about what they’re building, why it matters, and what it means — especially when the answers aren’t obvious. In an era where generative AI can execute faster than humans can decide, the bottleneck is no longer implementation. It’s meaning. That’s where I come in.
My Approach
I combine philosophical thinking with product and technical experience to bring clarity where others bring complexity. My clients call me when:
- There’s too much noise and no clear north star.
- Execution is moving fast, but no one’s sure it’s the right direction.
- Strategy decks feel hollow, misaligned, or disconnected from real insight.
- The organization is solving the wrong problem.
- Ethical, creative, or cultural questions are being avoided.
I don’t arrive with cookie-cutter frameworks. I co-create meaning, structure, and direction tailored to your unique context.
Services
Strategic Framing Sprint
2–4 weeks | €10,000–€25,000
A short, intensive engagement to reframe a problem or clarify a strategic direction.
You get:
- Discovery sessions with key thinkers and decision-makers
- A conceptual model that reframes the issue
- A synthesis document or strategic memo you can act on
For when you’re moving fast, but not sure if you’re moving in the right direction.
Philosophical Innovation Workshop
Half-day or full-day | €3,000–€9,000
A guided workshop to open up thinking, challenge assumptions, and illuminate new directions.
Common themes:
- “Are we solving a real human problem?”
- “What does meaningful innovation look like here?”
- “How do our systems shape human behavior?”
For teams or leaders ready to ask deeper questions — and get better answers.
Advisory Retainer
Monthly | From €2,500/month
Ongoing access to high-trust philosophical and strategic dialogue.
You get:
- 2–4 meetings/month
- Feedback on strategy docs, product directions, or team decisions
- Priority scheduling and private communication channel
For when you want a true thinking partner — not just another consultant.
1:1 Idea Partner Sessions
By invitation | €350–€750/hour
Private philosophical-strategic conversations to clarify ideas, transitions, or big questions.
For founders, creatives, and deep generalists.
For those navigating the lonely, high-stakes edges of modern work.
Typical Outcomes
Clients have used our work together to:
- Refocus product roadmaps by clarifying purpose
- Reframe investor decks to communicate conceptual strength
- Navigate AI integration without losing sight of ethics and identity
- Shift from execution-heavy leadership to reflective strategy
- Launch or reposition offerings rooted in genuine human value
Why Work With Me?
I’m Niklas Holmgren — philosopher by training, maker by experience. For over 20 years, I’ve worked with technology, product, and creative teams. My gift lies in connecting deep thinking to real-world action.
Now, I help ambitious leaders, founders, and creatives think more clearly — and act more wisely — in a time when ideas matter more than execution.
Ready to Work Together?
Start by reaching out at hello@niklasholmgren.com
Or read more of my thinking at philosophermaker.substack.com