Download - Launch Pad Ignition 2012
Startups,
start your engines.
IGNITION
A mentorship-driven startup accelerator.Built on a proven framework for success.
We’re accelerating the high-growth companies that will be the job creation and economic engines of our country.
A refined approach that leverages our natural resources and connects founders to a national network.
Our focus is stage-agnostic so we can engage with the best companies to
generate traction.
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Launch Pad Ignition connects talented founders to a national network of mentors,
a workspace and access to capital.
IGNITION
Startups are hard.
We improve your odds of success by launching a group of companies in an accountable, collaborative environment
with a network of mentors who want to help.
We do it because we love it.
2011 CLASS
Curriculum Focus:•Product development - MVP•8-Minute investment pitch•Building National Network •Customer Development•Demo Day
2012
•Stage agnostic•3% warrants•Individualized approach to funding•Open to different outcomes:
•fundraising, bootstrapping, incubating•Focus on traction over funding •Plugging you into our national network
We’re iterating:
SCHEDULE
•12/15 - Applications open•1/15 - Applications close•2/1 - Acceptances•2/13 - Ignition kick off •2/21 - Mardi Gras•3/9-13 - SXSW Interactive (Austin)•3/11-17 - New Orleans Entrepreneur Week•5/3 - Launch Fest•5/25ish - NYC - TechCrunch NY•6/10ish - SF/SV - West coast road show
WHO
We’re looking for:•Multiple co-founders•Balanced team - hacker & hustler•All founders in NOLA for Ignition•Commitment•Scalable businesses - high-growth•Businesses we can impact - primarily tech•Ability to demonstrate traction by Launch Fest
Should I apply for Ignition?
WHO
In some cases, we will:•Matchmake a co-founder (business or technical)•Allow product built by contractor for MVP•Allow virtual teams
What if I’m almost there?
WHO
•12 weeks - Feb 13 - May 3 (+ NY, SF travel)•Weekly schedule of sessions @ Launch Pad•Curriculum with events led by mentors•Office hours by mentors•National network of mentors & investors•PR strategy for cohort
What you can expect in Ignition:
* the Ignition founders to buy you a beer when you need it most
RESULTS
•Product - MVP or more•Demonstrable traction (ie: revenue)•Kick-ass 8-min pitch•Financial model & strategic plan for company•Leveraging national networks
•SXSW, TechCrunch Disrupt NY, SanFranNOLA•National exposure - AngelList, TechCrunch, etc
Goals by Launch Fest
APPLY
•Apply early - rolling acceptances•Unified application through TechStars•Last year 115 applications, this year expect 2-3x
•1st round - based on info provided•2nd round - phone interview •3rd round - in-person interview
•Feb 1st - acceptances
Applications open Dec 15- Jan 15
launchpadignition.com@lpignition