LaunchX Supporter Agreement

About LaunchX: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

LaunchX was founded in 2012 by Laurie Stach with the first year of the summer program to be held in 2013. 

In the fall of 2014, MIT invited Laurie and the Launch program to become part of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.Laurie and the team decided to leave the Trust Center and expand to additional universities to meet the growing demand for high school entrepreneurship education. Since then, LaunchX has grown to include our multiple on-campus, in-person Entrepreneurship Program, Online Entrepreneurship Program, Innovation Program, more condensed Bootcamp programs, AwardX Competition, and BeyondX Conference. 

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What remains the same is that LaunchX offers intensive programs where students start real companies or consult with real companies during our summer programs! Programs combine rigorous curriculum with hands-on experience, fostering entrepreneurial mindsets. Students collaborate in diverse teams, guided by experienced mentors, instructors, and industry experts! 

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Join us in guiding high school students from around the globe as they embark on entrepreneurial journeys. Your role as a mentor, speaker, or panelist is pivotal in shaping future innovators!

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Thank You

Your Impact Matters. Your expertise and dedication are instrumental in shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.Together, we are building a community that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We appreciate your commitment to making LaunchX Summer 2025 a transformative experience for all participants.

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Program Overviews: Our Summer 2026 Schedule 

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  • Entrepreneurship Programs: Students teams ideate, validate, and launch startups.
    • Online Entrepreneurship Program: July 13 – August 14
    • In-Person, University of California, San Diego: July 12 to August 8
  • Innovation Program: Student teams solve real-world business challenges.
    • Online Innovation Program: June 8 – June 26
  • Exploration Program: Students teams build real market solutions.
    • In-Person, University of California, San Diego: June 28 – July 11

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Your Role: Speakers and Panelists

  • Speakers:
    • Deliver an engaging 60 minute session(s) on entrepreneurial topics.
    • Share personal experiences and industry insights.
    • For in-person programs, sessions will be in-person and for virtual programs, sessions will be virtual. 
  • Panelists:
    • Participate in Demo Day evaluations.
    • Offer constructive feedback on student pitches.
    • Mentors for the Innovation program will also serve as panelists where students will present their final projects to at least one representative from their team. 
    • Entrepreneurship Program Demo Days 
      • Online Entrepreneurship Program: August 14
        • Panelists will select their desired cohort based on time/timezone. 
          • Please find our Demo Day start times below:
            • Cohort A: 6 AM EST
            • Cohort B: 10 AM EST
            • Cohort C: 2 PM EST
      • In-Person, University of California, San Diego: August 7

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Student Experience: Diverse, Driven, and Dedicated

  • Students aged 14–18 from over 30 countries.
  • Selected through an application and interview process for their entrepreneurial potential and passion.
  • Work in teams to develop viable business and/or solutions.
  • Engage in a curriculum taught by our instructors that emphasizes real-world application.

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Program Values: Core Principles to Keep In Mind 

  • Empowerment: Encouraging students to take initiative.
  • Ownership: Fostering responsibility for their projects.
  • Iteration: Emphasizing learning through experimentation.
  • Community: Building a supportive network of peers and mentors.
  • Impact: Aiming for solutions that make a real difference.

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Expectations & Best Practices

Please refer to our Supporter Agreement for a detailed list of conduct expectations 

Guidelines for Supporters

  • Demonstrate respectful and youth-centered engagement
  • Maintain professionalism and respect in all interactions.
  • Maintain professional boundaries being respectful of the age of participants
  • Uphold your time commitments
  • Be responsive and reliable in communications.
  • Provide specific, actionable feedback.
  • Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
  • Collaborate with the LaunchX team
  • Uphold confidentiality, privacy, and ethical standards.

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Communication & Scheduling: Staying Connected

  • If you are a mentor, you will schedule all of your mentor sessions through the Supporter Portal and calendar invites will be automatically added to your calendars. If you need to reschedule at any time, you and your student team will coordinate a new day/time together and the session will be facilitated by our operations team for online programming and our campus team for in-person programming. 
  • Program updates and schedules will be shared via email.
  • Zoom/Google Meet links and calendar invites provided for sessions.
  • Speakers and panelists will choose from our allotted speaker and panelists sessions, coordinating a time that aligns with their schedule with our Relationship Manager, Brad Hardtke at supporters@launch.com 
  • For any scheduling conflicts or questions, contact the LaunchX team at supporters@launch.com 

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Code of Conduct/Community Norms: Creating a Positive Environment

Please refer to our Supporter Agreement for a detailed list of conduct expectations 

  • Treat all participants with respect and inclusivity.
  • Avoid promoting personal businesses or services.
  • Report any concerns to the LaunchX staff promptly.
  • Commit to fostering a safe and supportive learning space

Updates

  • May 12, 2026‍
    • Added agreement

Still have questions?

Please contact us at help@launchx.com and we’ll help you.