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Level up your online business

Personalized systems for thoughtful founders scaling a sustainable business in midlife.

 

🟠  Stop trading hours for dollars and scale a lean, profitable online business.

🟠  End the guesswork, being lost in tools, endless tactics, and unsustainable how-tos.

🟠  Grow towards $5k-$20k+ months while also building a beautiful brand online.

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12-week program

Follow a clear path that gets real results fast, with each week building toward tangible progress.

Personalized for you

Every element of the program is tailored to your unique goals, priorities, and way of working.

1:1 coaching

We guide you through every step, offering clear direction, honest feedback, and hands-on support when it matters most.

Done with you

You get support, tools, and structure so you can focus on making real moves instead of figuring it all out alone.

Sustainable growth

Step into a rhythm of growth that you can sustain and enjoy, supported by a clear structure that keeps you moving forward.

A life you always wanted

Create the freedom and independence to work on your terms and live midlife the way you want.

Friedrich Blomerus

Global HR & Transformation Leader | previously Head of Change & SVP HR at Swiss Re

Working with Sven has been truly impactful. As a founder transitioning from corporate life, I have appreciated his deep understanding of this journey. His customised [system] and thoughtful coaching have helped me gain clarity and momentum. Sven is caring, client-focused, and keeps you accountable and engaged. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a supportive, insightful coach who understands introverts and the unique challenges they face.

Amy Powell

VP Leader Development at StandOut powered by ADP

I highly recommend Sven Elstermann’s coaching services and [system]. His whole-person approach, thoughtfully designed and deeply personalized toolset, ability to understand and help identify sustainable ways to address goals and needs, and focus on making sure you understand your most powerful strengths are exceptional.

The Accelerator builds on four key pillars 

Every pillar is centered around serving the needs of midlife founders.

Authentic Offer Systems

Turn your expertise into offers people instantly understand and want. We go deep into shaping your skills into clear, compelling solutions that feel natural to deliver and easy to buy. You’ll define the real problem you solve, set boundaries that protect your time, and build offers that position you as the obvious choice.

Non-salesy client acquisition systems

Build a steady flow of opportunities without playing the endless content or outreach game. You’ll learn how to create owned assets that quietly work for you, strengthen relationships that compound over time, and set up simple rhythms that keep conversations coming in naturally. No pressure tactics, no chasing, just a system that fits how you actually want to work.

Stop the hustle business systems

Trade scattered effort for focused momentum. This pillar gives you the structure and habits to work with clarity, protect your energy, and make visible progress week after week. You’ll learn to run your business in a way that creates space, not chaos, so you can grow without burning out.

Authentic midlife personal brand systems

Step into being the trusted choice in your space. We sharpen your message so people immediately get what you stand for, build proof that speaks louder than any pitch, and create visibility that feels authentic and sustainable. You’ll grow a reputation that attracts the right clients long after the first interaction.

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Build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

 

Take a look inside the Midlife Founders Accelerator program.

Notion Workstation

The entire program organized in one simple, powerful workspace.

Founder blueprint

A clear roadmap that lays out exactly how to build your next chapter.

Plug-n-play systems

Ready-made frameworks you can drop into your business and start using right away.

Expert guidance

Get direct access to seasoned support and clear direction whenever you need it.

Offer optimization

Refine your irresistible offers so they’re clear, compelling, and easy to buy.

1st week clean-up

We tighten your foundation and remove what’s holding you back.

Inbound systems

Install reliable mechanisms that attract the right opportunities to you.

Authentic brand

Build a trusted presence that positions you as the go-to choice in your space.

AI prompts

Leverage custom prompts to accelerate your writing, strategy, and execution.

Content strategy

A clear plan to share your expertise in a way that builds trust and momentum.

LinkedIn Systems

Unlock proven systems for consistent visibility and authentic inbound leads.

Lifelong access

Keep every system, resource, and tool so you can revisit and refine anytime.

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 Hi, I’m Sven.


I spent over two decades bouncing between startups and corporate roles. Startups gave me energy and freedom, corporates gave me stability, and every acquisition pulled me back into a rhythm that never really fit me.

On paper, it looked like success. But I lived steps away from the beach and barely saw it in daylight. My life revolved around work, deadlines, and the next big push.

When I left my last role, I decided to build something different. Not another startup, but a business that fully supports my life in midlife. One built with clarity, intention, and space to actually live.

This program is built from everything I learned through those years. It’s designed for thoughtful midlife founders who want freedom without burning out. People who are ready to stop playing by someone else’s rules and build a business that fits.

My mission is simple. To help you create a business that pays, lasts, and gives you the freedom to live life on your terms.

The future belongs to the founders who build on their terms

Overworked Founder


⛔️ Hustling to keep up every month 

⛔️ Everything depends on you

⛔️ No space in the calendar, always on

⛔️ Workload expands with every client

⛔️ Offers feel vague or scattered

⛔️ Marketing feels chaotic and exhausting

⛔️ Chasing opportunities reactively

⛔️ Revenue grows only if you work harder

⛔️ Life takes a back seat to your job or business

⛔️ Freedom is always “later”

Midlife Founder


âś… Building a business that supports their life

✅ Work runs smoothly with clear systems and boundaries

✅ Time is protected for deep work and real life

✅ Growth feels sustainable and energizing

✅ Offers are clear, focused, and easy to say yes to

✅ Marketing is simple, intentional, and aligned

✅ Attracting opportunities through thoughtfulness and trust

✅ Revenue grows through leverage, not hustle

✅ Life and business work in harmony

✅ Freedom is built into the way they work

The tools, systems, and support to create real freedom

  • Weekly strategy sessions to stay sharp and focused
  • Midlife Founders Systems that simplify how you work
  • Frameworks and templates you can make your own
  • Direct mentorship to cut through confusion fast
  • A private community of thoughtful founders who get it
  • Authentic visibility systems that bring clients to you
  • Playbooks that install structure and clarity for good
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Is the Midlife Founders Accelerator right for you?

For you, if...


✅  You’re ready to create something on your own terms.

✅  You want a business that fits who you are today.

✅  You care about building with structure and clarity.

✅  You value depth over noise and wasted energy.

✅  You follow through and take consistent action.

✅  You want a sustainable rhythm for work and life.

✅  You appreciate thoughtful guidance that works.

Not for you, if...

 
❌  You’re looking for a quick fix without real work.

❌  You chase hacks instead of building foundations.

❌  You expect others to do the work for you.

❌  You avoid honest reflection on your habits.

❌  You prefer generic advice over tailored strategy.

❌  You resist committing time and focus to change. 

❌  You want surface-level results without effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What the community is saying

 

Midlife Founders is also a curated community of ambitious individuals running solo businesses online. We support each other in pursuing our dreams, while holding each other accountable.

Building a business can be lonely, and this is a place where you can feel you belong and are supported. 

Message Sven to learn more.

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