About this Event
You don't have to build your business alone.
Starting a business in Amsterdam? Feeling stuck between "just get a job" and "follow your passion"? Tired of networking events that feel transactional and surface-level?
Launch Circles is different.
We're a community of aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who believe the best ideas emerge when ambitious people come together with intention—not just to network, but to genuinely support each other's success.
is an initiative that (Spark Coaching with Val) & Martijn Koekkoek (Everybody Networks Here) started in Copenhagen and now we're bringing it to Amsterdam too. Our community is growing.
What to expect
This isn't another transactional networking event. It's an intimate breakfast gathering (max 15 people) where you'll:
✨ Connect with people who get it – fellow entrepreneurs, career-changers, and solopreneurs building something from scratch
💡 Get real feedback – bring your challenges, ideas, or questions and leave with actionable insights
🤝 Build lasting relationships – the kind of community that celebrates your wins and supports you through the tough moments
🎯 Co-create the vision – share what you need most on your entrepreneurship journey and help shape future gatherings
This community is for you if
✅ You're starting your own business (or seriously considering it)
✅ You're recently laid off and exploring entrepreneurship instead of another job search
✅ You want to build something of your own while managing other commitments
✅ You already have a business in its early stages and want peer support
✅ You're tired of doing this alone and want a community that actually shows up
All genders, backgrounds, and nationalities welcome—whether you're from Amsterdam or just landed here.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:45 Welcome & Breakfast
09:30 - 09:45 Arrival Round
09:45 - 10:45 Launch Circle Deep Dive & Groups exercise
10:45 - 11:00 Reflection & Connection
11:00 - 12:00 Open Networking
What's included (€34 incl. VAT)
🥐 Delicious buffet breakfast + coffee at Zoku
👥 Intimate gathering with max 15 like-minded entrepreneurs
🌐 Exclusive access to our private online community
🤖 Bonus tool: Custom ChatGPT "Spark Business Architect™" by Spark Coaching with Val
Community guidelines
This is a safe, confidential space for real conversations:
❌ Not for: Aggressively selling your products or services
✅ Yes to: Genuine support, knowledge sharing, and building each other up
🤐 Confidential: What's shared here stays here (unless otherwise agreed)
🫱🏽🫲🏻 Respect first: Everyone's journey is valid—we're here to help, not judge
This is about supporting each other equally and fostering knowledge and growth. If you're here to pitch rather than participate, this isn't the right fit.
How it works
📍 Location: Zoku Amsterdam
⏰ Time: 9 - 12 am, Monday September 28th
👥 Capacity: 15 people (first-come, first-served)
🎫 Get your spot: Tickets are limited
Please note: The organizers reserve the right to protect this community's integrity and ensure everyone has a positive, supportive experience.
Ready to stop doing it alone?
Grab your spot, bring your ambition and your toughest business question, and let's build something together.
This is where Launch Circles begins in Amsterdam —and you get to help shape where it goes.
See you at breakfast. ☕️
Questions?
Reach out to us!
Martijn at [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Zoku Amsterdam, 105 Weesperstraat, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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