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, Hello Puzzlers with A.J. Jacobs, a puzzle podcast with 600+ episodes, 6M+ downloads and a 2024 and 2025 Signal Award winner with the accompanying puzzle media company including community on Patreon and products. Additionally, Neuhaus Ideas is currently in production on a sport documentary with ROKU Originals about motherhood and basketball.

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 is on the Advisory Board of the Ghetto Film School, serves as a mentor for Unlock Her Potential and on the Capacity Council for the Brown Girls Doc Mafia (BGDM).

Adam is CEO and Co-Founder of the Nonfiction Hotlist, championing exceptional nonfiction storytelling and connecting storytellers with audiences, industry opportunities and sustainable pathways to success.

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Core Services

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


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?

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