• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• May 20 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• July 24 – First day of the internship
• July 24– Last day of the internship

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The core of the program will be administered by our partner, Ladder. They will coordinate your company placement, communication with the company, and general checkups.

LaunchX will be placing you in a team and will provide weekly checkups, mentoring, and expert consulations to help you make the most of your internship.

After placement, the company you are working with will give a project or projects that you will work on during the duration of the program. The goal will be to create real value for the company while giving you work that you can use to share your exprience.

This program is developed to stretch you as an entrepreneur. This is our most independent program that focuses on you gaining real-life experience in a startup environment. You are expected to present yourself in a professional manner at all times as you will be representing LaunchX and yourself.

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The goal at LaunchX is to empower youth entrepreneurs. As educators, our metric for success isn’t just the creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping, and user testing to ensure a customer's need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of the Online Startup Experience you should have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a startup environment – with real work to show at the end.

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We ask all Launchies to dedicate themselves to –

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - though work is primarily done independently, developing networking and cooperative skills is critical to succeeding the startup world.

Ultimately, students will get out of the program whatever they are willing to put into it.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• June 1 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• July 27 – First day of class
• July 11 – Last day of class/ Demo Day

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You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions plus learning from LaunchX staff, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals. 

Classroom sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all class participants, so there are no computers or phones allowed during class; be ready to take notes the old-fashioned way!  Hard copies and / or electronic copies of important class materials will be provided after the class.  Additionally, there is a strict policy concerning no food, drinks or gum in the classroom.

LaunchX also requires much work to be done outside the classroom.  This includes going out to interview potential customers, prototype or pilot your offering, develop marketing materials, and more.  There is an iterative process of planning, action, and assessment. 

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Your goal at LaunchX is to create a prototype.  As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping and user testing to ensure a customer need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of the program, all startup teams are to come together and gain market validation. This includes the following:

• Teaming: Work well within a team environment, fostering the highest level of performance possible from yourself and your teammates within an environment that is both collaborative, respectful, and mutually supportive of each other.
• Testing: Explore a startup opportunity through market research and development of a Minimum Viable Product (an “MVP”).

Accomplishing this in the timeframe of the program is a lot!  But we also know what you all are capable of, since we’ve seen your applications. Plus, we’ve run this program for several years and are continually impressed with what Lauchies are able to do.  

We know you’ll be working under time constraints in a small team, and that means:

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - split tasks efficiently, build trust, and work through challenges, though recognize also that there will be disagreements to work through, and that every team has difficulties!

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  This is a real company, and we expect you to treat it that way.  Here’s a warning, though: starting a company does have its super fun times of whiteboards and post-it notes, but it also has seemingly endless emails and research.  

Prepare yourself for the ups and the downs - you’ll face uncertainty, have to make decisions where there isn’t a clear answer, and undoubtedly revise decisions as you receive feedback from the market and mentors.  Keep in mind the following deliverables to achieve the above goals:

• Testing - iterate on your offering: 
  
  • Perform market research of a minimum of 20 interviews and summarize the key insight
  • Define the opportunity you are solving and the value proposition (how it is valuable to specific customers and differentiated in the market
    
  • Develop an MVP including multiple prototypes tested with your customer and adjusted based on feedback

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Components of your startup will change from the beginning of the program to the end!  The aim is to learn by doing, and there will need to be changes to some facet of the idea along the way, whether that is some aspects of the customer, features, how you sell the offering, or countless other aspects. All of these things go into creating the foundation of a sustainable company.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• Jun 15 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• July 12 – First day of class
• August 8 – Last day of class/ Demo Day

You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions plus learning from LaunchX staff, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals. 

Classroom sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all class participants, so there are no computers or phones allowed during class; be ready to take notes the old-fashioned way!  Hard copies and / or electronic copies of important class materials will be provided after the class.  Additionally, there is a strict policy concerning no food, drinks or gum in the classroom.

LaunchX also requires much work to be done outside the classroom.  This includes going out to interview potential customers, prototype or pilot your offering, develop marketing materials, and more.  There is an iterative process of planning, action, and assessment.  In addition to the LaunchX staff, mentors will be provided for feedback and coaching throughout the program.  Every team will be assigned mentors with whom they will meet a few times throughout the program to provide a progress check and give feedback.

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Your goal at LaunchX is to start a real company.  As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping and user testing to ensure a customer need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of the program, all startup teams are to come together and gain market validation. This includes the following:

• Teaming: Work well within a team environment, fostering the highest level of performance possible from yourself and your teammates within an environment that is both collaborative, respectful, and mutually supportive of each other.
• Testing: Explore a startup opportunity through market research and development of a Minimum Viable Product (an “MVP”) by utilizing and implementing the knowledge that you gain throughout the LaunchX 2024 program.
• Selling: Your team will launch your offering into the marketplace and produce sales, pre-sales, or other revenues.

Accomplishing this in the timeframe of the program is a lot!  But we also know what you all are capable of, since we’ve seen your applications. Plus, we’ve run this program for several years and are continually impressed with what Lauchies are able to do.  

We know you’ll be working under time constraints in a small team, and that means:

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - split tasks efficiently, build trust, and work through challenges, though recognize also that there will be disagreements to work through, and that every team has difficulties!

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  This is a real company, and we expect you to treat it that way.  Here’s a warning, though: starting a company does have its super fun times of whiteboards and post-it notes, but it also has seemingly endless emails and research.  

Prepare yourself for the ups and the downs - you’ll face uncertainty, have to make decisions where there isn’t a clear answer, and undoubtedly revise decisions as you receive feedback from the market and mentors.  Keep in mind the following deliverables to achieve the above goals:

• Testing - iterate on your offering: 
  
  • Perform market research of a minimum of 20 interviews and summarize the key insight
  • Define the opportunity you are solving and the value proposition (how it is valuable to specific customers and differentiated in the market
    
  • Develop an MVP including multiple prototypes tested with your customer and adjusted based on feedback
• Selling: 
  
  • Outline the financials including target pricing and projected number of customers over time
  • Define the marketing and selling costs and a go to market plan 
  • Gain initial traction with revenues of no less than $250 on Demo Day
  • Develop slides and a compelling video presentation for Demo Day

Components of your startup will change from the beginning of the program to the end!  The aim is to learn by doing, and there will need to be changes to some facet of the idea along the way, whether that is some aspects of the customer, features, how you sell the offering, or countless other aspects. All of these things go into creating the foundation of a sustainable company.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• July 1– Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• July 13– First day of class
• August 14– Last day of class/ Demo Day

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You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions plus learning from LaunchX staff, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals. 

Classroom sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all class participants, so there are no computers or phones allowed during class; be ready to take notes the old-fashioned way!  Hard copies and / or electronic copies of important class materials will be provided after the class.  Additionally, there is a strict policy concerning no food, drinks or gum in the classroom.

LaunchX also requires much work to be done outside the classroom.  This includes going out to interview potential customers, prototype or pilot your offering, develop marketing materials, and more. There is an iterative process of planning, action, and assessment.  In addition to the LaunchX staff, mentors will be provided for feedback and coaching throughout the program.  Every team will be assigned mentors with whom they will meet a few times throughout the program to provide a progress check and give feedback.

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Your goal at LaunchX is to start a real company.  As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping and user testing to ensure a customer need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of the program, all startup teams are to come together and gain market validation. This includes the following:

• Teaming: Work well within a team environment, fostering the highest level of performance possible from yourself and your teammates within an environment that is both collaborative, respectful, and mutually supportive of each other.
• Testing: Explore a startup opportunity through market research and development of a Minimum Viable Product (an “MVP”) by utilizing and implementing the knowledge that you gain throughout the LaunchX 2024 program.
• Selling: Your team will launch your offering into the marketplace and produce sales, pre-sales, or other revenues.

Accomplishing this in the timeframe of the program is a lot!  But we also know what you all are capable of, since we’ve seen your applications. Plus, we’ve run this program for several years and are continually impressed with what Lauchies are able to do.  

We know you’ll be working under time constraints in a small team, and that means:

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - split tasks efficiently, build trust, and work through challenges, though recognize also that there will be disagreements to work through, and that every team has difficulties!

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  This is a real company, and we expect you to treat it that way.  Here’s a warning, though: starting a company does have its super fun times of whiteboards and post-it notes, but it also has seemingly endless emails and research.  

Prepare yourself for the ups and the downs - you’ll face uncertainty, have to make decisions where there isn’t a clear answer, and undoubtedly revise decisions as you receive feedback from the market and mentors.  Keep in mind the following deliverables to achieve the above goals:

• Testing - iterate on your offering: 
  

• • Perform market research of a minimum of 20 interviews and summarize the key insights

• • Define the opportunity you are solving and the value proposition (how it is valuable to specific customers and differentiated in the market)

• • Develop an MVP including multiple prototypes tested with your customer and adjusted based on feedback

• Selling: 
  

• • Outline the financials including target pricing and projected number of customers over time

• • Define the marketing and selling costs and a go to market plan 

• • Gain initial traction with revenues of no less than $250 on Demo Day

• • Develop slides and a compelling video presentation for Demo Day

Components of your startup will change from the beginning of the program to the end!  The aim is to learn by doing, and there will need to be changes to some facet of the idea along the way, whether that is some aspects of the customer, features, how you sell the offering, or countless other aspects. All of these things go into creating the foundation of a sustainable company.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• May 10– Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• June 8– First day of class
• June 26– Last day of class/ Innovation Day

Company Needs Assessment:

In order to create a successful startup, it's important to understand the needs and preferences of your potential customers. This involves conducting research to identify the pain points that your product or service can solve and what customers are looking for in a solution. You will learn how to conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather information about your target audience.

Market Attractiveness:

Market attractiveness refers to the overall potential of the market you are targeting. This involves researching the size of the market, the potential growth rate, and the competition in the market. You will learn how to analyze market trends and understand the competitive landscape in order to determine the potential of your solution.

Competitive Differentiation:

In order to stand out from competitors and continuously innovate for growth, it's important to identify what makes your company unique. You will learn how to conduct competitive analysis to identify your competitors' strengths and weaknesses, and how to position your partner company to differentiate it from others.

Output:

With a solid understanding of customer needs, market attractiveness, and competitive differentiation, you will be able to develop a comprehensive market analysis. This will help you identify your target market, understand their needs, and position your partner company to meet those needs. Additionally, you will be able to create a strong value proposition that clearly communicates the benefits of your solution to potential customers. Overall, a strong market research and strategy component is essential for any company looking to succeed, grow and innovate in a competitive marketplace.

Operations and Prototyping

Prototyping:

Prototyping involves creating a preliminary version of your product or service in order to test its functionality and usability. You will learn how to create prototypes that accurately represent your solutions to the problem you identified for your partner company and how to incorporate feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve the prototype.

Testing the Offering:

Testing the offering involves validating the functionality and usability of your product, service, or solution. You will learn how to conduct user testing and gather feedback from customers to refine the offering and ensure that it meets the needs of your target audience.

Operations Recommendations:

Operations recommendations involve identifying the resources and processes needed to successfully deliver your product or service to the market. You will learn how to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of your operations within your partner company, and how to develop recommendations for optimizing your resources and processes to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Output - Your Innovation:

With a strong understanding of operations and prototyping capabilities, you will be able to develop a tested prototype that meets the needs of your target audience. Additionally, you will be able to make recommendations for optimizing your operations to ensure that your partner company is efficient and profitable. Overall, a strong operations and prototyping capabilities assessment is essential for any company looking to create a successful product or service.

Marketing

Marketing Plan:

A marketing plan is a comprehensive document that outlines your innovation’s marketing strategy, including target audience, messaging, channels, and budget. You will learn how to conduct market research to identify your partner company’s target audience and develop a messaging strategy that resonates with them. Additionally, you will learn how to identify the most effective marketing channels and how to allocate your budget to maximize your return on investment.

Go-to-Market:

Go-to-Market (GTM) refers to the process of launching your innovation into the market. You will learn how to develop a GTM strategy that maximizes your chances of success, including product positioning, pricing, distribution, and promotion. You will also learn how to identify and leverage strategic partnerships that can help your partner company reach their target audience more effectively.

Marketing Intro to Sales:

Marketing intro to sales refers to the process of transitioning marketing leads into paying customers. You will learn how to develop a sales funnel that effectively converts leads into customers, including lead generation, lead nurturing, and closing techniques. Additionally, you will learn how to measure the effectiveness of a sales process and make improvements to optimize conversion rates.

Output - Your Innovation:

With a strong marketing plan, go-to-market strategy, and marketing intro to the sales process in place, you will be well-positioned to successfully launch your innovation within your partner company. You will have a clear plan for your partner company to effectively launch your innovation and reach their target audience, generate leads, and convert them into paying customers. Overall, a comprehensive marketing strategy is essential for any company looking to create a successful and profitable business.

Finance

Pricing:

Pricing is a key component of your financial strategy, and it's important to get it right in order to maximize your profitability. You will learn how to conduct market research to determine the optimal price point for your product or service, as well as how to adjust pricing to remain competitive and maximize revenue.

Financial Models:

Financial models are tools that help you forecast your financial performance and make strategic decisions about your business. You will learn how to create financial models that accurately reflect your innovation's revenue, expenses, and cash flow, as well as how to use these models to make informed decisions about pricing, marketing, and other key aspects of your partner company.

Expected Profitability:

Expected profitability is a key metric for any company, and it's important to understand the factors that drive profitability and how to maximize it. You will learn how to calculate the expected profitability of your innovation based on your financial models and other key metrics, as well as how to identify and mitigate risks that could impact the profitability.

Output - Your Innovation:

With a strong understanding of finance and financial feasibility, you will be able to create a pricing strategy for your innovation that maximizes your partner company’s profitability while remaining competitive. Overall, a solid understanding of finance is essential for any company looking to create a successful and sustainable business.

Format

• Core Curriculum - is the heart of the LaunchX program, providing a comprehensive education in the skills and strategies necessary to run and scale a successful business. The curriculum is designed to challenge you as a leader, fostering your creativity and innovation, and pushing you to expand your limits. You will be guided by seasoned professionals who are experts in their fields, leading you through interactive classroom sessions, dynamic workshops, and engaging case studies and activities. These sessions demand your full attention and participation, but they also allow you to apply the lessons you learn directly to the challenges you and your team are tackling.
• Corporate Mentors - you will benefit from the support and guidance of your Corporate Mentors, who will meet with your team every week to answer your questions, provide feedback, and help you refine your proposed solution. You will also have regular check-ins with LaunchX staff to ensure that your team is performing at its highest level, using effective communication and collaboration strategies to achieve your goals.
• Group Work - of course, much of your time in the LaunchX program will be devoted to group work, as you and your team develop and refine your proposal for your corporate partner. To make the most of this time, many teams set up a daily meeting time and allocate an additional 2-3 hours per day to ensure that they are making steady progress towards their goals.
• Community and Social Events - we know that community and social events are an essential part of any learning experience, and the LaunchX program is no exception. You will have plenty of opportunities to connect with your fellow Launchies, sharing your interests, growing your skills, and having fun together. We believe that building a strong community is critical to your success, both during the program and beyond, and we are committed to helping you make meaningful connections with like-minded peers.

Prototyping Liability

It is fully the responsibility of the student and their parents / guardians to ensure the proper safe use of any potential prototyping equipment that students may be using, as well as ensuring safe download of any softwares, should the student be doing any design or prototyping for their startup offering.  

Prototyping has risks and the student shall take all risks associated with any and all prototypes created. Given the limitations of a virtual program, while we will be providing support and guidance through these class sessions and mentors, the onus will ultimately be on the student to use their best judgment.

I, the Student, hereby assume full responsibility for all damage or risk of injury or loss that may result from my participation in any prototyping activity while at LaunchX. I recognize that I will face danger and hazards when using machines or creating any prototype. The risks and dangers may be accidentally caused by me, by others, by acts of nature or by other causes.  Accidents may arise from foreseeable or unforeseeable causes and may include electrocutions, burns, impalement, injury from slips or falls, etc.  By participating in any prototyping activity during my time at LaunchX,  I agree to assume all such risks.

Initials of Parent/Guardian: __________ Initials of Student: _____________

Please see the indemnification clause in the Policies Section of this Agreement as it pertains to prototyping.

Corporate Sponsors

The Innovation Summer Program is a truly unique experience that offers students a chance to make a real impact in the world. Through this program, students have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge companies worldwide that are shaping the future of technology and innovation. These companies range in size, industry, and mission. Students are matched with a company based on their alignment and interests that are identified through prework. 

Over the course of the program, students will be challenged to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to real-world problems for these companies. Students will work directly with their corporate sponsors to ask questions and get feedback. This not only provides valuable real-world experience, but also allows students to gain a deep understanding of the company's business model, market landscape, and customer needs.

Innovation Day: Friday, June 27, 2025

Note: Attendance is required at Innovation Day for attendees to receive Certificates of Completion. 

In addition to the invaluable feedback and support you'll receive from your corporate mentors and the entrepreneurial community, Innovation Day is also a chance to celebrate your hard work and achievements with your family and friends. It's an opportunity to showcase your progress, your team's passion and dedication, and the potential of your business idea.

During the Innovation Day, each team will have a set amount of time to present their progress and proposed solution to representatives from their partner company. This is an exciting moment for you and your team to shine and demonstrate the value of your idea to a diverse audience.

After the presentations, there will be a networking session where you'll have the opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and industry experts. This is a great chance to expand your network, gather more insights, and get inspired by others' success stories.

Remember, Innovation Day is just the beginning of your journey as an entrepreneur and innovator. 

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The LaunchX Innovation Program is designed to equip you with the skills, tools, and mindset necessary to become a decisive problem solver and a successful innovator in a changing workforce. Through this program, you will have the opportunity to solve a real problem in an existing company by introducing new ideas, methods, or products that can create a lasting impact.

To achieve this goal, the program will help you develop a deep understanding of your industry's customers and their needs. You will learn how to gather real customer feedback, analyze it, and use it to inform your problem-solving approach. By the end of the program, you will have a clearly articulated problem that you are solving, and you will be able to evaluate opportunities to innovate guided by a company's long-term vision.

In addition, the program will help you develop skills in proposing ideas and pitching them to industry leaders. You will learn how to communicate your ideas effectively and persuasively, and how to make a compelling case for the value they can bring to a company.

Overall, the LaunchX Innovation Program will provide you with a comprehensive toolkit for innovation and problem-solving. You will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to create real, lasting impact in the workforce, and to drive positive change in the companies and industries you work in.

By the end of this program, you will:

1. Have a clearly articulated problem you are solving:

In the LaunchX Innovation Program, you will learn how to identify, analyze and solve complex problems facing companies in your industry. You will be equipped with tools to help you break down large, abstract problems into smaller, manageable parts, and understand the underlying causes and effects of each issue. Through this process, you will develop a clear understanding of the problem you are solving and be able to articulate it in a concise and compelling way.

2. Understand your industry’s customer:

Understanding the needs, preferences and behaviors of your industry's customers is crucial to creating successful innovations. In the LaunchX Innovation Program, you will learn how to conduct market research, analyze customer data and gain insights into your target audience. By understanding your customers, you will be able to design products and services that meet their specific needs and preferences, and develop more effective marketing strategies to reach them.

3. Get real customer feedback:

Innovation cannot be successful without feedback from your target customers. In the LaunchX Innovation Program, you will learn how to gather feedback from customers in various ways, such as surveys, focus groups, and user testing. By gathering feedback directly from customers, you will be able to validate your ideas, improve your products and services, and build stronger relationships with your customers.

4. Be able to evaluate opportunities to innovate guided by a company’s long-term vision:

As an innovator, it's important to think strategically about the long-term vision of the company you're working with. In the LaunchX Innovation Program, you will learn how to evaluate opportunities to innovate based on a company's long-term goals and objectives. You will gain an understanding of how to align your innovations with the company's vision and strategy, and how to prioritize your ideas based on their potential impact and feasibility.

5. Understand how to propose ideas and pitch to industry leaders:

Being able to pitch your ideas effectively is critical to gaining buy-in and support from industry leaders. In the LaunchX Innovation Program, you will learn how to develop compelling pitches that effectively communicate the value of your ideas. You will learn how to present your ideas in a clear and concise manner, and how to tailor your pitch to different audiences. By mastering these skills, you will be able to gain support and buy-in for your innovations, and effectively bring your ideas to life.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• March 20 – Remaining Payment
• March 25 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• April 6 – First day of class
• April 24 – Last day of class

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You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions taught by LaunchX team, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals.  These sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all participants, so you are expected to be attentive and engaged during these sessions. You must have your video turned on during all class sessions and must be actively engaged in the classroom session at hand, which means not performing any work that does not pertain exactly to the class session.  You also may not get up for breaks during class sessions nor be eating during class sessions as a matter of house etiquette.  

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Course Content

During the program, you will go through the entire entrepreneurial process, from setting a mission, understanding your customer, and prototyping to a final pitch.  Each day of the program will include conceptual and practical portions. An example course day is below. 

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Example Description

• Hour 1 – Concept – What is a Minimum Viable Product, and how do we prototype it? 
• Hour 2 – Application – Map the structure for your product/prototype. Test your theory against key market viability questions. 

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Note: you may not ask LaunchX team members or volunteers about personal matters not pertaining to LaunchX, including, but not limited to, your non-LaunchX personal startups, college admissions questions, or seeking internships.  We know these things may be on your mind, though to be respectful of the limited time of everyone involved, as well as align the expectations of everyone involved in the program, the focus needs to be on your LaunchX startup.

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The goal at LaunchX is to start a revenue-generating business. As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping, and user testing to ensure a customer's need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of BootCamp you should have foundational knowledge across –

• The entrepreneurship landscape
• Business finances
• Ideation
• Market validation of an idea
• Prototyping
• Sales

Accomplishing this within the program timeframe is a lot!  But we also know that dedicated students can accomplish all of this! capable.

We ask all Launchies to dedicate themselves to –

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - though work is primarily done independently, developing networking and cooperative skills is critical to succeeding the startup world.

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  You are working to develop the skills to make it in the real world. Ultimately, students will get out of the program whatever they are willing to put into it.

Matriculation to Other LaunchX Programs

Upon successful completion of the BootCamp, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, but also acceptance into the Online Entrepreneurship Program.

Plus, all those who successfully complete the program will automatically be accepted into our full entrepreneurship programs next year and will receive a $1,000 tuition reduction off the Online Entrepreneurship Program!

LaunchX values continuous development and growth for students demonstrating commitment, progress, and strong conduct. As such, students who successfully complete a LaunchX BootCamp program may be eligible to matriculate to other LaunchX programs under the following guidelines:

1. Successful Completion Requirement

• Students must successfully complete their current LaunchX program to be considered for admission into another LaunchX program.
• Program completion may be evaluated based on several factors such as :
  
  • Attendance: Limited absences as determined by program guidelines.
  • Concern Tracking Reports: Few to no concern tracking reports filed against the student.
  • Staff Feedback: Positive staff assessments and recommendations.
  • Overall Conduct: Demonstrated adherence to LaunchX’s behavioral standards.

2. Admissions Process for Matriculation

• LaunchX may require students to participate in an interview or other admissions processes to assess readiness and suitability for subsequent programs. This assessment ensures that each student aligns with the goals and standards of the specific program they wish to join.

3. Eligibility for Students No Longer in High School

• Students who have aged out of high school by the time of application to a subsequent program will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as they may have exceeded the intended age range for LaunchX programs.
• The admissions team will evaluate such applications with flexibility while maintaining alignment with program goals.

LaunchX reserves the right to review each application individually, ensuring that all students who matriculate to further programs continue to embody LaunchX’s values of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• December 15 – Remaining Payment
• December 18 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• December 29 – First day of class
• January 16 – Last day of class

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You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions taught by LaunchX team, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals.  These sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all participants, so you are expected to be attentive and engaged during these sessions. You must have your video turned on during all class sessions and must be actively engaged in the classroom session at hand, which means not performing any work that does not pertain exactly to the class session.  You also may not get up for breaks during class sessions nor be eating during class sessions as a matter of house etiquette.  

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Course Content

During the program, you will go through the entire entrepreneurial process, from setting a mission, understanding your customer, and prototyping to a final pitch.  Each day of the program will include conceptual and practical portions. An example course day is below. 

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Example Description

• Hour 1 – Concept – What is a Minimum Viable Product, and how do we prototype it? 
• Hour 2 – Application – Map the structure for your product/prototype. Test your theory against key market viability questions. 

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Note: you may not ask LaunchX team members or volunteers about personal matters not pertaining to LaunchX, including, but not limited to, your non-LaunchX personal startups, college admissions questions, or seeking internships.  We know these things may be on your mind, though to be respectful of the limited time of everyone involved, as well as align the expectations of everyone involved in the program, the focus needs to be on your LaunchX startup.

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The goal at LaunchX is to start a revenue-generating business. As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping, and user testing to ensure a customer's need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of BootCamp you should have foundational knowledge across –

• The entrepreneurship landscape
• Business finances
• Ideation
• Market validation of an idea
• Prototyping
• Sales

Accomplishing this within the program timeframe is a lot!  But we also know that dedicated students can accomplish all of this! capable.

We ask all Launchies to dedicate themselves to –

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - though work is primarily done independently, developing networking and cooperative skills is critical to succeeding the startup world.

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  You are working to develop the skills to make it in the real world. Ultimately, students will get out of the program whatever they are willing to put into it.

Matriculation to Other LaunchX Programs

Upon successful completion of the BootCamp, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, but also acceptance into the Online Entrepreneurship Program.

Plus, all those who successfully complete the program will automatically be accepted into our full entrepreneurship programs next year and will receive a $1,000 tuition reduction off the Online Entrepreneurship Program!

LaunchX values continuous development and growth for students demonstrating commitment, progress, and strong conduct. As such, students who successfully complete a LaunchX BootCamp program may be eligible to matriculate to other LaunchX programs under the following guidelines:

1. Successful Completion Requirement

• Students must successfully complete their current LaunchX program to be considered for admission into another LaunchX program.
• Program completion may be evaluated based on several factors such as :
  
  • Attendance: Limited absences as determined by program guidelines.
  • Concern Tracking Reports: Few to no concern tracking reports filed against the student.
  • Staff Feedback: Positive staff assessments and recommendations.
  • Overall Conduct: Demonstrated adherence to LaunchX’s behavioral standards.

2. Admissions Process for Matriculation

• LaunchX may require students to participate in an interview or other admissions processes to assess readiness and suitability for subsequent programs. This assessment ensures that each student aligns with the goals and standards of the specific program they wish to join.

3. Eligibility for Students No Longer in High School

• Students who have aged out of high school by the time of application to a subsequent program will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as they may have exceeded the intended age range for LaunchX programs.
• The admissions team will evaluate such applications with flexibility while maintaining alignment with program goals.

LaunchX reserves the right to review each application individually, ensuring that all students who matriculate to further programs continue to embody LaunchX’s values of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• August 22 – Remaining Payment
• September 13 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• September 15– First day of internship
• November 10 – Last day of internship

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The core of the program will be administered by our partner, Ladder. They will coordinate your company placement, communication with the company, and general checkups.

LaunchX will be placing you in a team and will provide weekly checkups, mentoring, and expert consulations to help you make the most of your internship.

After placement, the company you are working with will give a project or projects that you will work on during the duration of the program. The goal will be to create real value for the company while giving you work that you can use to share your exprience.

This program is developed to stretch you as an entrepreneur. This is our most independent program that focuses on you gaining real-life experience in a startup environment. You are expected to present yourself in a professional manner at all times as you will be representing LaunchX and yourself.

The goal at LaunchX is to empower youth entrepreneurs. As educators, our metric for success isn’t just the creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping, and user testing to ensure a customer's need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of the Online Startup Experience you should have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a startup environment – with real work to show at the end.

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We ask all Launchies to dedicate themselves to –

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - though work is primarily done independently, developing networking and cooperative skills is critical to succeeding the startup world.

Ultimately, students will get out of the program whatever they are willing to put into it.

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• 5 Days After Accepted – Accept Spot and Pay Deposit
• September 1 – Remaining Payment
• October 1 – Check personal email for access to calendar/schedule
• October 6 – First day of class
• October 17 – Last day of class

‍

You will be guided through the process of launching your startup through interactive classroom sessions taught by LaunchX team, experienced entrepreneurs, and business professionals.  These sessions require a high degree of interaction and attentiveness from all participants, so you are expected to be attentive and engaged during these sessions. You must have your video turned on during all class sessions and must be actively engaged in the classroom session at hand, which means not performing any work that does not pertain exactly to the class session.  You also may not get up for breaks during class sessions nor be eating during class sessions as a matter of house etiquette.  

‍

Course Content

During the program, you will go through the entire entrepreneurial process, from setting a mission, understanding your customer, and prototyping to a final pitch.  Each day of the program will include conceptual and practical portions. An example course day is below. 

‍

Example Description

• Hour 1 – Concept – What is a Minimum Viable Product, and how do we prototype it? 
• Hour 2 – Application – Map the structure for your product/prototype. Test your theory against key market viability questions. 

‍

‍

Note: you may not ask LaunchX team members or volunteers about personal matters not pertaining to LaunchX, including, but not limited to, your non-LaunchX personal startups, college admissions questions, or seeking internships.  We know these things may be on your mind, though to be respectful of the limited time of everyone involved, as well as align the expectations of everyone involved in the program, the focus needs to be on your LaunchX startup.

The goal at LaunchX is to start a revenue-generating business. As educators, our metric for success isn’t creation of successful companies, but creation of entrepreneurs.  That means we’ll help you develop the entrepreneurial mindset to be decisive problem solvers capable of identifying opportunities, prototyping, and user testing to ensure a customer's need, and pitching to get feedback and support.  

By the end of BootCamp you should have foundational knowledge across –

• The entrepreneurship landscape
• Business finances
• Ideation
• Market validation of an idea
• Prototyping
• Sales

Accomplishing this within the program timeframe is a lot!  But we also know that dedicated students can accomplish all of this! capable.

We ask all Launchies to dedicate themselves to –

• Working efficiently - we know there are some perfectionists out there, but with so much to get done, you’ll occasionally hear us say that “perfect is the enemy of done” - a common mantra in the startup world. 
• Focus - focus your time on the things that matter most - think about this by asking whether something is a “need to have” versus a “nice to have”.
• Teamwork - though work is primarily done independently, developing networking and cooperative skills is critical to succeeding the startup world.

This isn’t a pitch contest or a “project”.  You are working to develop the skills to make it in the real world. Ultimately, students will get out of the program whatever they are willing to put into it.

Matriculation to Other LaunchX Programs

Upon successful completion of the BootCamp, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, but also acceptance into the Online Entrepreneurship Program.

Plus, all those who successfully complete the program will automatically be accepted into our full entrepreneurship programs next year and will receive a $1,000 tuition reduction off the Online Entrepreneurship Program!

LaunchX values continuous development and growth for students demonstrating commitment, progress, and strong conduct. As such, students who successfully complete a LaunchX BootCamp program may be eligible to matriculate to other LaunchX programs under the following guidelines:

1. Successful Completion Requirement

• Students must successfully complete their current LaunchX program to be considered for admission into another LaunchX program.
• Program completion may be evaluated based on several factors such as :
  
  • Attendance: Limited absences as determined by program guidelines.
  • Concern Tracking Reports: Few to no concern tracking reports filed against the student.
  • Staff Feedback: Positive staff assessments and recommendations.
  • Overall Conduct: Demonstrated adherence to LaunchX’s behavioral standards.

2. Admissions Process for Matriculation

• LaunchX may require students to participate in an interview or other admissions processes to assess readiness and suitability for subsequent programs. This assessment ensures that each student aligns with the goals and standards of the specific program they wish to join.

3. Eligibility for Students No Longer in High School

• Students who have aged out of high school by the time of application to a subsequent program will be considered on a case-by-case basis, as they may have exceeded the intended age range for LaunchX programs.
• The admissions team will evaluate such applications with flexibility while maintaining alignment with program goals.

LaunchX reserves the right to review each application individually, ensuring that all students who matriculate to further programs continue to embody LaunchX’s values of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to excellence.