An AI agency in Middelburg
DataDream builds working AI solutions from Middelburg. Voice agents that answer your phone, content that writes itself, workflows that save hours every week.
- Challenges
- Results
- Frequently asked questions
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DataDream was founded by Laurens van Dijk from Middelburg with a clear mission: making AI accessible for SME businesses that truly benefit from it. No theoretical talk, no 80-page reports, no consultants in suits. We build working solutions you actually use.
Working locally from Middelburg has advantages you won't find at Randstad agencies. We know the Zeeland market: tourism, hospitality, maritime industry, regional professional services. For businesses in Walcheren, the Bevelanden, or the rest of Zeeland, we visit in person for a coffee. That direct contact makes a difference in implementation: we understand your workflows because we see them, not just hear about them.
Our services cover the AI spectrum SMEs need. Voice agents that handle routine phone calls and forward neatly. Content automation for businesses with large volumes (product descriptions, accommodation content, periodic reports). Workflow automation between your existing tools (CRM, mailbox, accounting). And custom AI strategy for organisations that want to discover where the real leverage points sit.
Getting started is free. Our AI Readiness Scan analyses your website, finds the top quick wins, and sends a personalised analysis to your inbox. Then we schedule a no-obligation call. If it fits, we discuss scope. If it doesn't fit, we say so. No sales techniques, no pressure to decide fast.
Challenges
Too much manual work
Writing content, answering emails, entering data, creating reports, taking phone calls. Tasks that cost hours each week and that you know a computer could do just as well (or better).
AI automates repetitive tasks. You focus on strategy, customer relationships, and the things AI cannot reach.
AI feels complex
Many entrepreneurs know AI can help, but find it overwhelming to start. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, agents, RAG, fine-tuning, where do you begin?
Our free AI Readiness Scan gives you a clear starting point with concrete recommendations for your business. No jargon, just actions.
No suitable partner
Large consulting firms are expensive and send junior consultants. Freelancers are unpredictable in availability and quality. You need a reliable partner with the expertise of an agency and the flexibility of a specialist.
DataDream sits exactly in between. One founder, direct line, and hands-on technical expertise.
Scattered tools, no integration
You already have ChatGPT, maybe Make.com, a CRM, your accounting, your inbox. But nothing talks to each other. Every new tool is an island and the gains disappoint.
We build the integrations: AI steps between your existing tools. Workflows that fetch data from your CRM, generate an email, and write it back to your system. All in the background.
Worries about data and compliance
Putting customer data in an AI tool feels unsafe. GDPR, AI Act, data location, training data: there are real concerns that aren't purely administrative.
We work exclusively with GDPR-compliant tools. Data processing agreement standard. EU-only data storage on request. Customer data is never used for AI training. We advise on AI Act compliance per use case.
Results
- Local AI agency with personal contact across Zeeland
- Working solutions, not reports that disappear in a drawer
- Free AI Readiness Scan as a low-threshold starting point
- We work in evaluable phases, no big-bang implementation
- Experience with SME, e-commerce, hospitality, maritime, and government
- GDPR-compliant tooling, EU-only storage on request
- Direct line with the founder, no account managers in between
- We use the tools we implement for clients ourselves daily
- AI Act-aware with documentation and human-in-the-loop
- Honest advice: we say "this isn't worth it" when it isn't
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is DataDream located?
In Middelburg, Zeeland, Netherlands. We work from here with clients across the Netherlands and internationally. For businesses in the region (Walcheren, the Bevelanden, Schouwen-Duiveland and the Zeeland islands), we are happy to visit in person for an initial meeting.
What sets DataDream apart from other AI agencies?
Three things. One: we build working solutions, not PowerPoints. Two: our entire workflow is AI-native, we use the same tools we implement for clients every day (Claude, Gemini, Make.com, n8n, ElevenLabs). Three: a direct line with the founder and hands-on technical expertise, no account manager layer in between.
How do I get started?
Start with our free AI Readiness Scan on the website. Enter your website URL and get a personalised analysis emailed to you: top quick wins, opportunities, and an implementation roadmap. Then we schedule a no-obligation call. No commitment required.
How do you work with budgets and scoping?
Every engagement starts with a short analysis so we can lock the scope before we draft a proposal. We work through a cost-benefit analysis upfront so you know what the return looks like. No surprises, no hidden costs. We'd rather tell you "this isn't worth it" than sell you something that doesn't fit.
Do you only work with SMEs or also larger companies?
Mostly SMEs and growing scale-ups. Our sweet spot sits between 5 and 50 employees. Very large organisations often involve procurement structures that don't suit our way of working. But for specific departments or innovation projects within larger organisations, we collaborate fine.
How does a typical project unfold?
We work in phases. First a short analysis of your processes to find the impact points. Then a focused pilot to test assumptions. Only after that do we scale what works and stop where the business case doesn't close. You evaluate at each phase whether we continue.
What if I have no technical background?
No problem, that's our job. We handle all the technical aspects. You don't install anything, write no code, hook up no APIs. Our training is designed so everyone can use it, regardless of background. If you can send email, you can work with AI.
Do you work on-site or remote?
Both. We are happy to visit in Middelburg or at your location for kick-off meetings and key moments. Daily work happens digitally, which fits how AI projects work in practice. For clients outside Zeeland we work almost fully remote via Zoom, Slack or WhatsApp.
Let's get acquainted.
Book a free call or send us a message. We always respond within 24 hours on business days.
Phone
+31 85 124 95 22Location
Middelburg, Zeeland
Availability
Reachable 24/7 digitally
Visits by appointment. Call or email to arrange a time.
Prefer talking to typing
For clients in Walcheren, the Bevelanden, and the rest of Zeeland we visit on site. For the rest of the Netherlands we work via Zoom or Teams. The first conversation usually takes 30 to 45 minutes and comes without obligation.
If you want to map your own impact areas first, run the AI Readiness Scan first. A personalised analysis lands in your inbox.
Locally trusted
We work from Middelburg with clients across Zeeland and beyond: Hello Zeeland, Kanoa Outdoor Events, Dockwize, Provincie Zeeland, Poppodium De Spot, De Grijze Clercq, Ortho Formulas, Mycogenius and Chillhop Music.
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