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About Neuhaus Ideas

Strategic Creative Producer & Community Builder

Adam Neuhaus is the founder of Neuhaus Ideas, an ideas company focused on strategic creative development and production. Adam spent 7+ years in development for 30for30 and ESPN Films, producing 100+ projects across documentary, series, digital, scripted adaptations, and launching 30for30 Podcasts. Neuhaus Ideas currently produces, The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs, a puzzle podcast with 500+ episodes and 5M+ downloads.

Previously, Adam worked in development for RadicalMedia and Original Media, and began his career at William Morris Agency, with additional experiences at IFP New York and Paradigm. Adam serves as a mentor for Unlock Her Potential and on the Capacity Council for the Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM). He recently founded The Nonfiction Hotlist, a community initiative championing exceptional unproduced nonfiction storytelling.

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Current Ventures:

  • Executive Producer, The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs, 500+ episodes, 5M+ downloads, 2024 Signal Award Winner

  • Founder, The Nonfiction Hotlist, 23 selected projects, 639 submissions, 5,000+ industry community

  • Co-Founder of Hello, Puzzlers! a creator owned company focused on puzzle-based content and products


Core Services

  • Transform your concept into a market-ready, fundable project

    Apply proven development expertise to get your project pitch-perfect:

    • Pitch Development: Evaluate and craft compelling narratives that resonate with decision-makers

    • Market Positioning: Identify the right platforms, audiences, and strategic timing

    • Materials Creation: Professional pitch decks and supporting materials that open doors

    • Strategic Planning: Executive Producer mindset applied to your project roadmap

    • Targeted Introductions: Leverage extensive industry relationships for the right connections

    Perfect for: Creators with developed concepts ready for the next level

  • Fresh perspective and structured creativity for teams and companies

    Drawing from years of executive experience evaluating creative concepts, facilitate brainstorms with proven methodologies:

    • Ideation Sessions: Half-day to full-day structured creativity for teams 5-100 people

    • Human-Centered Approach: Collaborative exercises that generate actionable ideas while building team cohesion

    • Format Innovation: Develop new content formats and platform strategies that stand out in crowded markets

    • Vision Clarification: Help teams identify what's possible

    Perfect for: Companies seeking fresh creative jolt or teams needing strategic breakthrough on specific challenges

  • Leverage proven ability to identify exceptional content and talent

    Apply expertise from evaluating hundreds of projects annually:

    • Competition Management: Design and execute submission/selection processes

    • Jury Leadership: Serve and identify selection committees with strategic oversight

    • Programming Design: Create compelling content slates and festival programming

    • Community Building: Develop sustainable creative communities (like Nonfiction Hotlist model)

    Perfect for: Organizations launching competitions, festivals, or talent development initiatives

  • Navigate every aspect of bringing your idea to market

    Comprehensive development support from concept to execution:

    • Creative Assessment: Honest evaluation from someone who understands what works

    • Medium Optimization: Determine optimal format - documentary, series, podcast, digital

    • Expert Community Building: Marketing strategy as community building

    • Development Strategy: Structure deals and partnerships for maximum creative control

    • Market Intelligence: Real-time insights on buyer preferences and industry trends

    Perfect for: Creators with access to compelling stories or unique subjects

  • Strategic introductions that accelerate project development

    Facilitate meaningful professional relationships:

    • Production and Talent Partnerships: Connect with the right talent including production companies, directors, producers, editors across all content formats

    • Distribution Connections: Introductions to platform executives and sales agents

    • Funding Relationships: Connect projects with appropriate investors and grants

    • International Opportunities: Bridge US creators and IP with global distribution possibilities

    Perfect for: Established creators seeking specific industry relationships

  • Create and design impactful gatherings that drive real outcomes:

    • Panel Curation: Compelling industry conversations with strategic business goals

    • Creative Retreats: Immersive experiences that foster lasting professional connections

    • Masterclass Development: Educational programming that positions brands as thought leaders

    • Corporate Innovation Programs: Custom workshops combining creativity with business strategy

    • Community Events: Replicable programming that builds ongoing engagement

    • Wine Events: High end wine hospitality in partnership with Wine Ideas

    Perfect for: Brands and organizations seeking to establish thought leadership and community

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Work with Neuhaus Ideas

Creative Judgment: Successfully developed 100+ projects including award winners and culturally significant documentaries from ESPN Films, 30for30, and current ventures

Community Building: Created lasting industry initiatives (Headsets & Highballs, Nonfiction Hotlist) that prioritize authentic connection and meaningful opportunities over transactional networking

Values Driven Leadership: Long-term mentor and supporter of emerging voices through partnerships with Ghetto Film School, Brown Girls Doc Mafia, and Unlock Her Potential

Creative Strategy: Understands both creative excellence and commercial realities from executive perspective, with focus on regenerative approaches to content development

Decisive Execution: Known for swift decisions, clear communication, and respect for creatives — an approach that honors timing and relationships

Current Market Knowledge: Actively pitching, producing content and building intellectual property (Hello, Puzzlers!) in an evolving media landscape


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Adam works with a select number of clients annually to ensure focused attention and meaningful results. Projects typically range from intensive short-term consultations to ongoing strategic partnerships.

Ready to discuss your project?

[email protected]

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