Launch a business that solves a real problem
Launchpad is an exclusive live cohort-based program for kids 9-13 where they learn business, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills by building their own from ideation to real revenue.
Start a real business that solves a problem and delivers value
Market and sell to real customers with confidence
Learn how to manage money, receive feedback, build and experiment
Lemonade stands, BRACELET MAKING, and bake sales aren’t teaching your kids about business
The problem?
While parents and society think it’s “good enough” for kids to get pity purchases on their cute businesses, we don’t. We believe kids are capable of more.
These businesses rob kids of the first and most important lesson of business and entrepreneurship: Give people what they want and will pay for it.
School and society’s expectations are not enough to give your kids the skills and confidence to face tomorrow’s challenges.
Here’s what kids will experience by building a competitive business
Solve Real World Problems
Leaders are experts at spotting problems and building solutions. We train kids on this muscle by challenging them to think deeply about what problem they are solving, for which customer profile, and how to differentiate against competitors or alternatives.
Kids are expected to build businesses that meet adult entrepreneur standards. The real world doesn’t care about age.
Sakiel sold $1 / min massages to attendees at his mom's conference and made $750 over the weekend!
Ambitious Goals paired with Real-World Action and Feedback
Kids are protected by textbook theory and coddled by sugar-coated feedback until they graduate college. Putting your ideas out there and creating something new is supposed to be hard.
That’s why we set the ambitious goal of making $500 and getting 50 customers.
We want kids to fail, hit roadblocks, and realize they are doing it wrong - then figure out why, pivot, and try again.
Our students have risen to the challenge and realized their potential. We know your kid is limitless, do you?
Role Models that raise the bar
Our instructors all have 5+ years of teaching experience but have also built businesses or led startups.
At Launchpad, kids learn from role models they look up to and want to become and mentors who have done it before, not those who learned how to teach the topic.
Like-minded Peers
In the age of the internet, AI, and quickly evolving tech innovations, new graduates today need to be competitive at a global standard. Yet, kids are rarely exposed to ideas or people beyond their local communities.
Your kid won’t just learn how to build a business- they will join a global community of driven and curious students. The community inspires and exposes each other to ideas that expand what kids think is possible for their future.
REAL-WORLD SKILLS REAL-WORLD OUTCOMES
REAL BUSINESSES MADE BY OUR STUDENTS
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Ethan is revolutionizing the board game market with his innovative titles, "Mise, if you dare... attack" and "Path of Doom," designed to offer unique and engaging gameplay experiences.
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Kayla launched a dog bandana business with diverse designs to ensure that every dog, from the tiniest to the largest, can sport a fashionable bandana.
Parker designed and offered personalized storybooks about pets using AI to create unique narratives that are then printed into cherished keepsakes and gifts.
hosted free game nights at the Cupertino Library, Cherry Blossoms Festival, and Bay Area Makers Fare, where customers could try her games and buy and rent. Alicia built a 500-person email list!
Found a niche by introducing a U.K. and USA-exclusive PRIME flavors to Canada, quickly turning a profit of $700 in under a month through unique market insight.
Created diverse and seasonal coloring books for kids with AI, offering more options and better quality. Successfully achieved 34 sales in less than 1 month.
EXPERIENCE PROGRESS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
The business challenge taught my partner and I how to create a product people would pay for and how to market it effectively. We made over $300 and were able to raise money from the pitch competition for more ads.
We launched a business selling affirmation jars because we felt a lot of people struggled with mental health and sometimes need positive boosts. We struggled a lot and learned a lot about what it takes to be successful.
Our company focused on lifestyle templates and fidget toys, curated to modern day trends. Through this challenge we created a website and a brand and tried to sell through our family and friends. It was challenging but we still made 16 sales!
OUR PROGRAM FOCUSES ON KEY SKILLS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Present your vision and ideas so well that they are not only heard but move people into action.
Learn to use your voice and share your ideas without fear. It's about turning "I think I can" into "I know I did."
Speak and write in a way that's easy to understand but hard to ignore. Make your point without confusing anyone.
How to manage money wisely, whether it's keeping track of spending or making sure you're making a profit.
How to diagnose and come up with new ideas when tough problems come up.
See challenges as chances to grow stronger. Bounce back from setbacks, not by avoiding them, but by facing them head-on.
THIS IS WHAT CHALLENGING YOUR KID LOOKS LIKE
99% of kid-run sales are pity purchases
Kids often start with selling to family - aunts, grandparents, neighbors. It's a start, but it misses the mark. True business learning comes from selling outside the family comfort zone. It comes from mastering positioning, persuasion, and navigating the real world of business.
Build a business that pays the bills, not allowances
Lemonade stands teach supply and demand, sure. But it's time for a paradigm shift. Push kids to think big and build businesses that stand the test of time. We emphasize critical thinking, market research, and financial planning, all aimed at creating businesses that can sustain not just a hobby, but a livelihood.
The Explore Journey
Our 8-month Explore program is designed to develop these essential skills through four exciting missions:
Launchpad
Lauch a business and making $100 in profit.
Skills
Entrepreneurship
influence
Learn to network and secure an interview with a CEO.
Skills
Effective Communication
makerlab
Create a no-code app with 100+ users or a game with 1000+ plays.
Skills
Grit and Resilience
leadership
Pass the Harvard Business School Everest teamwork simulation.
Skills
Leadership and Teamwork
why now
School is not enough. It focuses on memorizing facts and passing tests but fails to equip kids for the real world. As a parent, you’ve noticed the gaps. Your child needs an environment that challenges them to reach their full potential, with practical skills and hands-on experience through real-world projects.
Now, imagine your child exploring their passions, developing a self-starter mindset, and falling in love with learning. The world is evolving fast, and starting early is key. Don’t wait until high school—start building these essential skills now.
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Why Entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship changes how kids see the world. It’s about seeing opportunities where others see obstacles. It teaches them to be resourceful and innovative. By building real-world projects, your child will learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and bounce back from setbacks with resilience. They’ll gain confidence as they see their ideas come to life and realize they can make a tangible impact.
NOT A THEORY COURSE, BUT A PRACTICAL
PROGRAM TO DEVELOP SKILLS FOR LIFE
This is where we lay the groundwork, inspire with real success stories, and challenge students to think like entrepreneurs.
Outcome
Learn business fundamentals, distinguishing between products from services, and understand how to come up with business ideas that solve a unique problem.
Deliverable
Ideation list of problems students choose to focus on.
This is where ideas grow teeth. Students brainstorm with purpose, refining their initial problem brainstorms into viable business ideas. Students learn about market research and the 4P’s of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion). They'll understand what makes a business stand out.
Outcome
Identify, research, and validate standout business ideas that fill a market gap with clear differentiation.
Deliverable
Come up with top 3 business ideas with clear differentiations.
Dive into the essentials of creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Students will learn how to transform their validated business ideas into tangible, testable prototypes, focusing on core functionalities that meet customer needs. Students will build out a budget, inventory plan and marketing materials for their finalized idea.
Outcome
Understand the MVP concept and have their top idea approved.
Deliverable
Finalized business idea and inventory plan.
Who's buying? This session focuses on understanding the target customer and building the sales pitch. Students create detailed customer profiles and craft pitches tailored to these personas with a clear story. Real sales start with knowing your audience.
Outcome
Master the essentials of sales, test and refine your pitch through feedback, and record a polished sales pitch.
Deliverable
Record a sales pitch and have a plan to make first sale with marketing assets including a poster and company logo.
Students will learn about the importance of adapting to customers. Students will test their sales strategies, gather real feedback, and use it to refine their approach. This session is about learning from actual sales experiences.
Outcome
Apply sales techniques to practical scenarios and receive feedback on your sales approach.
Deliverable
Ideation Action plan to achieve first milestone of $250 in sales.
Reflect, learn, adapt. Students share their experiences, identifying what worked and what didn't. The focus is on using these insights to develop better strategies and overcome obstacles. Students will be introduced to the Demo Day.
Outcome
Review progress, analyze sales, and craft a strategic action plan to achieve $500 in sales based on shared experiences and data insights.
Deliverable
A plan to increase sales to $500.
Pitching isn't just talking; it's convincing. Students prepare to present their business ideas to investors, focusing on their story with any challenges faced.
Outcome
Learn the art of crafting a persuasive investor pitch with peer feedback on key components like problem statement and solution.
Deliverable
Create and record an investor pitch deck.
The big reveal. Students present their polished pitches to BUILD investors. It's more than a presentation; it's the culmination of their hard work, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Outcome
Top students showcase their entrepreneurial and persuasion skills by delivering pitches to investors.
Deliverable
Deliver a standout pitch on Demo Day.
Students will have various opportunities for 1-on-1 time with our Instructors and Startup Advisors to get feedback on their plans.
This is where ideas grow teeth. Students brainstorm with purpose, refining their initial problem brainstorms into viable business ideas. Students learn about market research and the 4P’s of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion). They'll understand what makes a business stand out.
Outcome
Identify, research, and validate standout business ideas that fill a market gap with clear differentiation.
Deliverable
Come up with top 3 business ideas with clear differentiations.
Who's buying? This session focuses on understanding the target customer and building the sales pitch. Students create detailed customer profiles and craft pitches tailored to these personas with a clear story. Real sales start with knowing your audience.
Outcome
Master the essentials of sales, test and refine your pitch through feedback, and record a polished sales pitch.
Deliverable
Record a sales pitch and have a plan to make first sale with marketing assets including a poster and company logo.
Reflect, learn, adapt. Students share their experiences, identifying what worked and what didn't. The focus is on using these insights to develop better strategies and overcome obstacles. Students will be introduced to the Demo Day.
Outcome
Review progress, analyze sales, and craft a strategic action plan to achieve $500 in sales based on shared experiences and data insights.
Deliverable
A plan to increase sales to $500.
The big reveal. Students present their polished pitches to Launchpad investors. It's more than a presentation; it's the culmination of their hard work, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Outcome
Top students showcase their entrepreneurial and persuasion skills by delivering pitches to investors.
Deliverable
Deliver a standout pitch on Demo Day.
READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITY?
Let's dive into the thrilling world of business and entrepreneurship.
One 90-Minute Session Per Week
Choose a time that works for your schedule. Sessions start October 1st
8:30 pm ET
8:30 pm ET
12:30 pm ET
4:30 pm ET
1:30 pm ET
give your child a life long advantage
MONTHLY tuition
- Build confidence from launching a real business with paying customers
- Develop essential entrepreneurial skills like problem solving, customer service, and money management
- Join a motivating and inspiring community of like-minded peers expanding their worldview
- Receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and feedback from people who care and believe in them
8 Month journey
- Everything in Launchpad - but extended for 6 more months!
- Figure out what they love working on by experimenting with a variety of different projects in diverse fields
- Understand what it means to work hard, be a leader, and create value
- Stand out from their peers at school with better self-awareness and real-world experience
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If after 3 sessions of Launchpad you’re not completely satisfied with the experience, get a 100% refund. To be eligible for the refund, students must:
- Complete all required work by each deadline
- Attend all 3 sessions
- Join our global community of peers and mentors
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QUESTIONS FROM PARENTS
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