About Thryves
We are prepared and ready for you.
Our Vision
We want every international entrepreneur in the Netherlands to feel seen, supported, and equipped to build a business that fits their life.
A business that reflects who they are — not what they were told they had to be.
We believe that your background is an advantage, your story matters, and your ideas deserve the chance to grow.
Our Mission
We help people turn ideas into real, sustainable businesses — no matter where they started.
We do this through practical guidance, clear tools, and a team of experts who’ve been in your shoes. Whether you’re in Eindhoven or anywhere else in the country, we’re here to help you move forward — step by step.
That's why Thryves exists:
to walk alongside you, step by step, as you build a business that matters.
Our Story
At Thryves, we believe that when the right people meet at the right moment, something extraordinary happens.
How It Started
Thryves began over a simple cup of tea in Eindhoven, but it had been quietly taking shape for much longer.
After co-founding and growing International Creative Women, Yolima was ready to start a new chapter, one that focused more deeply on her strength: helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into clear, actionable business strategies.
At the same time, Snehal had been dreaming of something new. She envisioned a collective, not just a platform or a program, but a team of experts who could bring real-world knowledge into the hands of international entrepreneurs. She had already worked with Winnie, whose focus and digital expertise helped solopreneurs build strong online foundations.
At the start of 2025, those individual ideas, dreams, and proposals finally met.
And they didn’t just align, they overlapped, complemented, and completed one another.
What began as separate paths suddenly felt like the start of a shared mission. They saw clearly that supporting international entrepreneurs couldn’t rely on one person’s perspective. It needed a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
Soon after, Fernanda and Alexandrine joined, bringing powerful visual storytelling and marketing strategy into the mix.
OUR TEAM
The Power of Our Collective
When you connect with Thryves, you’re not just accessing a service—you’re becoming part of our entrepreneurial ecosystem. Each team member brings specialized skills that complement and enhance one another, creating a comprehensive support system no individual advisor could provide alone.
This integrated approach means you benefit from deep knowledge across business strategy, branding, digital development, visual storytelling, and marketing—all working in harmony toward your success. We’ve assembled this collective deliberately to address the full spectrum of challenges international entrepreneurs face in the Netherlands.
Why navigate the entrepreneurial landscape with fragmented advice from multiple sources when you can tap into our proven, cohesive methodology? With Thryves, you join a community offering the clarity of a single, aligned vision combined with the power of diverse expertise—exactly what’s needed to transform your entrepreneurial journey from uncertain to unstoppable.
Snehal More
Snehal More
Snehal is a powerhouse food entrepreneur with multiple successful brands established in Eindhoven, including full-scale operations and a growing team. She understands every stage of building a product-based business: from recipe development and regulations to hiring, scaling production, and creating trusted brands.
Her firsthand experience running food businesses in the Netherlands gives her unique insight into building something sustainable in this market. As founder of More Dimensions, she also helps entrepreneurs develop strong, purpose-driven brand identities.
Snehal brings clarity, real-world experience, and strategic direction to Thryves.
Yolima Grandas
Yolima Grandas
Yolima is a business developer, strategist, and seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience turning ideas into thriving ventures. As co-founder of International Creative Women and creator of the Start Her Up program, she has empowered hundreds of women in the Netherlands to gain confidence, find direction, and build sustainable businesses.
She brings to Thryves a sharp strategic mind and deep understanding of early-stage entrepreneurs’ needs: clarity, structure, and encouragement grounded in real-world experience. Known for transforming vision into action and confusion into direction, Yolima ensures everything Thryves creates is practical and purposeful.
Winnie Yao
Winnie Yao
Winnie is a digital creator and systems thinker known for her calm, clear approach and exceptional organizational skills. She has supported dozens of small businesses, makers, and creatives in the Netherlands, guiding them through the process of defining their message and building a strong digital foundation.
Whether it’s a portfolio, webshop, or full-scale site, Winnie brings structure, thoughtful design, and reliable execution to every project—helping founders feel confident and in control of their online presence.
At Thryves, Winnie ensures everything we build—from member platforms to sales pages—works beautifully and intuitively, helping entrepreneurs show up online with clarity, credibility, and style.
Fernanda Gadelha
Fernanda Gadelha
Fernanda is a creative producer and founder of Caju, specializing in professional video production, content creation, and brand storytelling for entrepreneurs and small businesses. She has worked with startups, artists, and purpose-driven brands across the Netherlands, bringing strong aesthetics and meaningful storytelling together to help brands look polished while feeling personal.
For the past two years, Fernanda has been the creative force behind video storytelling for the Start Her Up program—capturing the journey of women entrepreneurs and giving their stories a powerful visual voice.
At Thryves, she produces impactful visual content for websites, social media, and campaigns—ensuring entrepreneurs’ ideas are not just seen, but remembered.
Alexandrine Nguyen
Alexandrine Nguyen
Alexandrine is a marketing strategist with a strong background in international business and campaign development. With over five years of experience across e-commerce, tech, and SaaS sectors, she brings a structured, analytical approach to marketing—helping entrepreneurs make smarter decisions about positioning and promoting their work.
She excels at translating complex ideas into focused marketing strategies that are clear, actionable, and aligned with long-term goals.
At Thryves, Alexandrine applies her strategic mindset and marketing expertise to help entrepreneurs refine their direction, define their message, and build foundations for sustainable growth.