LaunchPad program

LaunchPad program details

LaunchPad is designed for tech startups looking to learn and grow with fellow entrepreneurs driven to build global technology businesses. Every resource and program provided in Launchpad is meticulously created for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

Utilizing our network of global mentors and resources, LaunchPad content will include topics such as International Scaling, Global Marketing, Hiring, Growth Hacking, and Fundraising. Our guests within our program will include business leaders, investors, mentors, government resources, and more.

Priority immigration & PR support and access to our IRCC contacts, discount commitment certificate Connect with Launch’s exclusive community of over 1,000+ like-minded entrepreneurs, creators, developers, and investors. Get access to our Slack community gathering 250+ entrepreneurs - from more than 60 countries - currently enrolled in one of our programs. Access to up to $400,000 CAD of start-up perks (including AWS credits, Azure credits, Stripe credits, Zendesk, Hubspot GitHub, and more). Connection to investors by participating in our Demo Day and pitch competition and get exclusive introductions to investors in our network during our reverse pitch sessions and though our investors’ newsletter. Get mentorship from some of the brightest minds in startups including Launch’s seasoned startup mentors and industry experts in our network. Connect with partners during live workshops and learning sessions to build strategic partnerships and connections. Get a better understanding of the fundraising environment in North America by attending fundraising workshops and accessing our fundraising courses (Non-dilutive sources of funding in Canada and Fundraising in North America). Weekly online and offline events including AMAs (Live sessions to ask questions to seasoned start-up mentors), Webinars (Live Learning Sessions with mentors and partners), Standups (Group discussions to meet your fellow members and build strategic connections), Pitch Sessions (Monthly sessions for members to participate in honing their pitches), Reverse pitch sessions (Live session to ask all your burning questions to investors and request introductions to them), and more. Get access to our Traction Series -Traction weekly webinar series brings leaders from Google, Shopify, Uber and top-tier VCs to share tactical advice on product, marketing, scaling, fundraising, and business growth. Receive weekly updates on new events in the startup community and upcoming events in the LaunchPad program, as well as exclusive discounts, and the latest startup news. Receive priority access to in-person Launch Academy events and other partner events.

Price: $1,000/year

Suggested Prompts

How can participating in LaunchPad’s global network and resources uniquely position a startup for international expansion?

In what ways might the mentorship and investor connections offered by LaunchPad influence a startup’s fundraising strategy and success?

What are the potential challenges startups might face when engaging with multiple live events and communities within LaunchPad, and how can they maximize the benefits?

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Introduction and Onboarding

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Welcome to Startup 101 - Ideation module!

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What is Launch?

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Meet the Launch team

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Get connected to our network

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What to Expect

CHAPTER 1 : CUSTOMER DISCOVERY AND LEAN CANVAS

Released on February 18, 2024

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Chapter 1: Customer Discovery and Lean Canvas

Defining Your Startup Idea

Released on February 18, 2024

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Articulate your startup idea

Forming Your Core Team

Released on February 18, 2024

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Team and background

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Do you need a cofounder?

Market and Competition

Released on February 18, 2024

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Market analysis

Competitors analysis

Released on February 18, 2024

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Competitor analysis

Build Your Lean Canvas

Released on February 18, 2024

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The Lean Canvas

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The Lean Canvas - Capture Your Business Model in 20 Minutes - Lean Canvas

Find Your Early Adopters

Released on February 18, 2024

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Talk To Your Customers

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Find Your Early Adopters

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Build your Predictive Persona

User Interviews

Released on February 18, 2024

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#1 User interview - Path to product

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#2 User interview

Defining Your Value Proposition

Released on February 18, 2024

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#1 Determine your value proposition

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#2 Determine your value proposition

Build your pitch deck

Released on February 18, 2024

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#1 The art of the pitch

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#2 The art of the pitch

Build your website

Released on February 18, 2024

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Name & Logo

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Create your landing page

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Building a landing page with Canva from start to finish

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Website - Information architecture

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Website - Hosting & Building

CHAPTER 2: PRODUCT MARKET FIT & MARKET RESEARCH

Released on February 18, 2024

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Chapter 2: Product market fit and market research

Finding Your Product Market Fit

Released on February 18, 2024

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How to find product-market fit and your go-to-market strategy with Max Menke of GrowthX

Market Research and Creating a Go-to-Market Strategy

Released on February 18, 2024

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Conduct market research in North America

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Go to Market strategy

CHAPTER 3 : BUILD YOUR PRODUCT

Released on February 18, 2024

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Chapter 3: Build your product

Building Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and Prototyping

Released on February 18, 2024

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Prototype

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Creating your MVP

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How to build the right product - TTT Studios

User Testing & Gathering Feedback

Released on February 18, 2024

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User testing: why is it important?

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User testing: Collect feedback & update your MVP

Product Demo

Released on February 18, 2024

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Create a striking Product Demo

Revenue model

Released on February 18, 2024

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Revenue model

Get your first customers & generate revenue

Released on February 18, 2024

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Pricing strategy

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Build your payment process

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Get your first customers

CHAPTER 4: MARKETING, PR & BRAND IDENTITY

Released on February 18, 2024

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Chapter 4: Marketing, PR & Brand Identity

Start building your brand

Released on February 18, 2024

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Branding and messaging strategy

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List your product on Product Hunt

Marketing & PR

Released on February 18, 2024

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Marketing & PR

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AMA with Vik Kambli - Marketing, Data, Attribution and Platforms

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7 Google Ads optimization tips to drive conversions with Preeteesh Singh

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How to Do PR with No Budget with Gina Gotthilf

Social media footprint

Released on February 18, 2024

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Create/update your LinkedIn profile for yourself and your company

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Create/update your Angel List profile

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Social Media’s beginners guide

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Content is Queen

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Engage Your Audience in a Virtual World Through Content

CHAPTER 5: FUNDRAISING & FINANCES

Released on February 18, 2024

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Chapter 5: Fundraising and Finances

Elevator pitch

Released on February 18, 2024

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Elevator pitch

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How To Not Suck At Pitching Your Startup with Rajiv Nathan, Startup Hypeman

Develop your network

Released on February 18, 2024

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Build your network

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Vancouver’s Tech Ecosystem w/ William Johnson

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Develop partnerships

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AMA with Kelly Hoey

Fundraising

Released on February 18, 2024

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Pitching to investors

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Attend pitch events

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Perfecting your fundraising pitch deck with Anthony Mouchantaf of RBCx

Accounting and Finances

Released on February 18, 2024

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Financial metrics - Analyze the performance of your business

WRAP UP

Released on February 18, 2024

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Congratulations!

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