Launchpad Juniors:
An 8-Week Entrepreneurship & Communication Program for Teens
Teens build real products, learn to communicate with confidence, and pitch their ideas to real judges.
What Students Build in Just 8 Weeks
Every student in the cohort creates a real product or service and presents in a final pitch session with parents & judges.
Rishik K.
Built a customizable NFC card that lets users share their contact info, links, or videos instantly with a tap.
Anshika K.
Developed lightweight, practical gear to help swimmers and runners stay organized while they train.
Zahid M.
Created simple, helpful accessories designed to keep essential items within easy reach for the elderly.
What Students Learn at Launchpad Juniors
At Launchpad Juniors, students don't just learn about entrepreneurship - they live it! In just 8 weeks, they:
Build a Real Product or Service
Learn to identify real world problems, and develop practical solutions.
Talk to Customers & Improve
Interview real customers, collect feedback, improve offering, & generate sales.
Learn Communication & Sales
Practice speaking clearly, explaining ideas confidently, and persuading others.
Pitch Business to a Judge Panel
Deliver final pitch to a judge panel, building confidence in public speaking.
What Parents Are Saying
From Idea to Business - The Launchpad Journey
Phases 1-2:
Ideation
Identify pressing real-world problems and creative solutions.
Phases 3-5:
Build & Test
Develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and start testing with potential customers.
Phases 5-7:
Refine & Plan
Analyze feedback on MVP, refine product, and start building business plan.
Phase 8:
Presentations
Present business plans and journey in a business plan competition.
Founder's Vision
Entrepreneurship is the engine that drives our country’s growth. It creates jobs, sparks innovation, and pushes the world forward.
At Launchpad Juniors, we’re giving middle and high school students the tools to identify problems, build real solutions, and launch their own businesses.
We’re not just teaching them to think like entrepreneurs; we’re training them to act, create, and lead. The skills they gain today will fuel their future, shaping the economy and creating opportunities for generations to come.
