Programme
Launchpad Incubator
A 12-week programme for people with a tech idea who want a structured way to test it, build it, and get ready for the conversations that come next.
12-week curriculum inspired by Jason Calacanis' Founder University.
Cohort dates are being confirmed
Published session format: In-person sessions were published as Tuesdays 6–8 PM at eMYRge, led by a community of experienced founders and operators in Myrtle Beach.
What you get
What the programme is for
Outcomes
- Validate your startup idea with a proven framework from the Founder University curriculum
- Get investor-ready — build confidence and make connections in our venture network
- Get matched with a mentor who has built businesses before
- Refine your business plan and go-to-market strategy with expert support
What you'll learn
- Validate your idea and define your MVP
- Refine your business model and pitch
- Build momentum with go-to-market strategy
- Prepare for funding and investment conversations
- Connect with mentors, peers, and potential partners
It's for you if
- You have a tech idea and want help getting started or taking your business to the next step
- You're looking for traction and investor readiness
- You want practical, no-fluff startup education
- You value community and accountability
12 weeks
The curriculum
One session a week, each building on the last.
Week 1
Founder basics
Qualities of a founder, startup ideas, IP protection, naming your startup
Week 2
Bootstrapping & MVP planning
Bootstrapping vs fundraising, no-code tools, value proposition validation
Week 3
Building MVP & business models
No-code MVP development (part I), SaaS and marketplace models
Week 4
Refining MVP & understanding users
Customer profiles, competition research
Week 5
Elevator pitch & finding first users
Crafting pitches, user acquisition strategies
Week 6
Marketing & acquisition strategies
Marketing plans, TAM analysis
Week 7
Iterating on MVP & demoing product
User feedback iteration, product demos
Week 8
Metrics & balancing user feedback
Tracking metrics, prioritising feedback
Week 9
Team building & competitive analysis
Hiring strategies, competitive matrix creation
Week 10
Financials & pitch preparation
Budgeting, pitch deck creation
Week 11
Scaling team & refining pitch
Team expansion plans, pitch practice
Week 12
Fundraising & scaling your startup
Fundraising process, scaling strategies
Graduates may apply to join the Launchpad Ignite Program for continued support, mentorship and guidance.
Want to be first to know when the next cohort opens?
Tell us a little about what you're building and we will come back to you with real dates as soon as they are set.