Welcome to The Launch Pad

A community of 5,000+ University of Miami entrepreneurs bringing ideas to life.

Our Core Values

All of our core values are reflected within the three pillars of The Launch Pad’s work: Advocate, Create, Educate

Advocate

Our office is committed to recognizing & representing the startup community within the University of Miami by building bridges and opportunities. By merging many ways of approaching the needs of entrepreneurs we’ve created a unique building hub.

Create

We believe by paving the way for creative expression you connect the essential interworkings of a thriving startup ecosystem, both academically and within the Miami community. The spark of entrepreneurship comes from the urge to contribute an original take on a concept. This methodology is what we are founded on.

Educate

We understand our impact is felt beyond our initial interaction with our clients, so we focus on the ways in which the concepts and approaches we take can be used over time. As the entrepreneur grows so should their knowledge base.

What We Can Help With

Financial models
Lean startup
Lean Canvas/Business Model Canvas
Idea validation & feasibility

How to find a product idea
Business model development
Business plan review
Fundraising basics

Marketing strategy
Product development help
Pitch guidance
General business strategy

Note The Launch Pad is not able to provide legal help (contract review, copyright filing, patent search/filing, trademark filing, incorporation help, etc.). For legal support please reach out to the Startup Clinic,

Consulting

The Launch Pad’s team of student and staff consultants are trained to help you work through your business challenges. Whether you’re just getting started and need help validating your business concept, or have been at it for a while and need help growing and scaling your business, The Launch Pad can help.

We consult in the following areas: