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Let’s talk AI brand governance

Whether you're ready to start a Sprint, curious about the design partner program, or just want to understand your governance gaps… I'd love to hear from you.

Two ways to connect

For general inquiries

Questions about:

  • How the Sprint works in practice

  • Pricing for your specific situation (multi-brand portfolios, custom timelines)

  • Governance quick scan (2-week diagnostic)

  • Ongoing retainer options

  • Speaking/workshop opportunities

Get in touch: milan@maive.work

For design partner applications

You're a good fit if:

  • You manage a brand team at a creative agency (10-100 people) or in-house (50-500 employees)

  • Your team uses AI tools daily for content creation

  • You don't have a formal AI governance system yet

  • You're in NL/Benelux or broader EU

  • You can commit to 6-8 weeks starting February-March 2026

Next step: Schedule a 30-minute Discovery Call →

Or email directly: milan@maive.work with "Design Partner" in the subject line

What happens next: We'll discuss your current AI usage, governance gaps, and whether the Sprint is a good fit. No pressure, no sales pitch; just an honest conversation.

Your questions, answered

  • Short answer: Not formal consultations, but I'm happy to have a genuine conversation.

    Long answer: I offer free 20-30 minute discovery calls to see if we're a good fit. I won't pitch you a Sprint if your situation doesn't warrant it. Sometimes a Quickscan makes more sense, sometimes you're not ready yet, and I'll tell you that honestly.

  • Yes. The Governance Quickscan (2 weeks, €2,000-2,500) gives you Phase 1 only: full AI tool audit, maturity score, gap analysis, and quick wins. About 30-40% of Quickscan clients convert to the full Sprint once they see their actual governance gaps.

  • Absolutely. While I'm based in Twente (Netherlands) and starting with NL/Benelux, the Sprint is designed for remote delivery. If you're EU-based and dealing with EU AI Act compliance, location doesn't matter; we'll make it work.

  • That's fine. The February cohort is for design partners (early adopters at reduced rates). If you need to start later, you can join the waitlist and I'll reach out when the next cohort opens. Just specify your timeline in your message.

  • Yes. If you're managing 3+ brands (post-M&A portfolios, agency client rosters, holding companies), we can structure a phased rollout: pilot one brand at design partner pricing, then expand across your portfolio with volume discounts (15-20% off per additional brand).

    Email me with "Multi-Brand" in the subject line and brief context on your portfolio size.

  • Not standalone, no. The workshops only work because they're built on top of the Brand Constitution and governance system created in Phases 1-2. Training without that foundation would be generic and ineffective.

    However, if you've already built governance documentation and just need help implementing/training, we can discuss a custom engagement. Email with "Custom Engagement" in subject.

The human behind Maive

I'm Milan. I spent the last 5 years at Visma watching traditional brand guidelines collapse under the weight of 60+ acquisitions and 180+ brands. I saw how "just follow the brand book" doesn't work when you're operating at scale.

Now with AI, that problem is exponentially worse. Teams are using ChatGPT, Midjourney, Jasper, and a dozen other tools with zero governance. Brand drift is happening in real-time, and the EU AI Act makes this a legal compliance issue, not just a "nice to have."

Maive is what I built to solve this systematically: not another PDF guideline, but a working governance system that teams can actually operate.

I'm direct, pragmatic, and allergic to bullshit. If your situation doesn't need a full Sprint, I'll tell you. If you're not ready yet, I'll tell you. If I think you're better off building this yourself, I'll tell you that too.

If that sounds good, let's talk.

— Milan

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Schedule a Discovery Call →
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