APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!

Launchpad is a 10 week virtual program for Los Angeles-based entrepreneurs who have launched a functional product or service and are ready to grow. Designed for early-stage businesses with real traction, the program combines self-directed learning, weekly live sessions, and peer group support to provide practical tools and strategic insight.

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PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Who is eligible to apply?

LOCATION

Businesses must be based in the City of Los Angeles and demonstrate a clear commitment to growth and engagement within the LA ecosystem.

STAGE

Companies must have launched a functional product or service and been in operation for at least one year.

GROWTH

Founders should have a clear intention to grow their business, improve operational efficiency, and refine product-market fit.

PROGRAM SESSION DETAILS

Program sessions will be held weekly for 10 weeks on Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm PST. These sessions will include hands-on instruction, discussion, and collaboration, with accompanying self-directed learning to further founder’s understanding of the topic. In addition to this, we will host optional events outside of weekly sessions.

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PROGRAM FIT

Who is this accelerator best for?

Businesses who demonstrate a clear commitment to growth and engagement within the LA ecosystem.

Entrepreneurs who value learning in a collaborative environment, building alongside fellow entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs who thrive with a blend of structured, hands-on instruction with the flexibility of self-directed learning.

Through Launchpad, entrepreneurs will:

Strengthen leadership & decision-making as a founder and team builder

Deepen their understanding of customers through continued discovery and validation

Refine product and positioning based on user insights and data

Prepare for team growth with strategic hiring, delegation, and culture-building

Communicate progress with confidence through storytelling and pitching

APPLY BY JULY 14TH

“The sessions were really tangible and relevant for me as a first-time founder. I appreciated the video lessons and the prompts offered to work through the related content. The opportunity to connect 1:1 with a mentor was also incredibly valuable.”

Dr. Jenny Vazquez-Newsum

Founder, LevelUp.ai

Learn More About Launchpad

Join our info session to learn how this 10-week virtual program helps early-stage founders sharpen their strategy, scale what’s working, and connect with a supportive founder community. We’ll walk you through the weekly structure, what you’ll gain, and how to apply.

 FAQs

  • The 10 week program will take place on Wednesdays from 2PM - 4PM PST between August, 2025 - October, 2025, with Orientation taking place in mid-August, 2025

  • Yes. Companies must be based in LA, with an interest in growing and connecting with the LA ecosystem.

  • Each week consists of about 2 hours of content to be reviewed and completed asynchronously, in addition to weekly 2 hour live sessions led by the Grid110 Team. Along with this, we will also host optional weekly events and office hours to further your learning. Like anything, you get out what you put in. This program is designed to support founders through the entrepreneurial process, while allowing them to focus on running the day-to-day operations of their business. 

  • The program is free for all accepted companies. Companies must go through an application process to be eligible for this program. To add, Grid110 does not take equity in or provide funding to any company.

  • Grid110 does not focus on any particular business type or vertical. We welcome applications from any field, sector, or industry (except cannabis). Knowledge and skills taught and reviewed during the program are applicable and transferable to ideas from all sectors & industries. While most businesses are tech enabled, you do not necessarily need to be a “tech company” to be considered. Our companies range across various types of products/services: SaaS, mobile apps, e-commerce, CPG, food, social enterprises, fashion, B2B software, health/wellness, AI, sports, beauty.

  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to accommodate any edits to applications once submitted.

  • While all members are encouraged to engage with content, a maximum of two co-founders / team members can attend the weekly live sessions.

  • This accelerator will cover key topics, including:

    • Clarify Your Value Proposition

    • Rethink Go-To-Market Strategy

    • Customer Storytelling + Pitching

    • Hiring + Structuring Your Early Team

    • Founder Identity + Vision Alignment

  • While the primary program sessions will be self-directed online content and virtual zoom sessions, we will plan for some in-person community building opportunities.

  • In addition to joining our highly engaged, diverse, and generous community of alumni founders and community partners, selected companies will gain access to our platforms and tools perks package valued at $100K+, access to our engaged & supportive founder slack community, and access to our network of 3K+ industry mentors, experts, and investors.

  • Please reach out to programs@grid110.org