●  Connecticut pilot in development  •  For ages 16–20

FOR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

Invest in what's next.

Help young people move from entrepreneurial potential to real-world opportunity. LaunchPad is building a community of champions, mentors, and partners around its first Connecticut cohort.

YOUR SUPPORT FUELS THEIR FUTURE

Mentor • Sponsor • Partner

OUR FIRST COHORT GOAL

The impact of $135,000.

LaunchPad's initial funding goal covers managed business resources, participant compensation, and the infrastructure needed to run a 10-week pilot.

74%

BUSINESS STARTUP FUNDING

$100,000

10 managed startup budgets × $10,000 to support business buildout and operations.

7%

PARTICIPANT COMPENSATION

$10,000

10 participant allocations × $1,000, paired with responsible financial education.

19%

PROGRAM OPERATIONS

$25,000

Instruction, mentorship, materials, space, technology, safety, evaluation, and Pitch Day.

Funding figures are the initial pilot's proposed fundraising budget, not an announcement of funds already raised or pledged. Final line-item allocations are subject to program planning.

WAYS TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Not one way to give. Many ways to show up.

Partner where your expertise and resources can make a real difference.

Fund a founder.

Help support the managed startup resources and program operations that make a real business experience possible.

Mentor a CEO.

Share real lessons in entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, leadership, business operations, or professional development.

Become a resource partner.

Provide professional services, discounted tools, technology, learning experiences, or introductions to local business leaders.

“ We don't want participants to spend 10 weeks pretending to run businesses. We want them to run businesses.

THE LAUNCHPAD VISION

Three young founders smiling together while working on laptops

BUILD IT TOGETHER

Your support goes beyond a check.

Young founders benefit from a supportive network of people who know how to navigate challenges, spot opportunities, and turn decisions into progress.

  • Entrepreneurs & operators
    Guest talks, coaching, problem-solving

  • Financial professionals
    Bookkeeping, budgeting, banking education

  • Creative & technology partners
    Design, websites, systems, tools

  • Community & education partners
    Referral pathways, support, outreach

Help the next generation take off.

Connect with the LaunchPad Teen CEOs team to discuss a meaningful partnership.