Launchpad Live
An open speaker series to hone entrepreneurial thinking skills and create impact
Participants of all ages from the UCalgary community, across Alberta and beyond have the opportunity to learn the basics of growing an idea and building a startup or social venture.
Learn from industry leaders week after week in a friendly, coachable environment
Develop the skills needed to grow ideas, identify opportunities, and communicate
Make connections with likeminded individuals and build your innovation network
About Launchpad Live
Hone entrepreneurial thinking skills in a safe, supportive environment, and understand how they can be applied in other professional and academic settings.
Describe theories and terminology related to entrepreneurial thinking and innovation; learn how to create sustainable organizations that deliver ongoing value.
Apply entrepreneurial thinking theories, tools, and approaches to their idea or startup via an Entrepreneurial Journey Plan which contains the key deliverables each team will build throughout the course.
Identify support services available through the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking and other partners in the innovation ecosystem.
Learn how to communicate new ideas effectively and create a video pitch presentation.
Series Start Date
October 5, 2021
Series End Date
April 1, 2022
Register for Launchpad Live
Register for the virtual series at the link below.
Launchpad Live Series
Oct. 5, 2021
Intro to Launchpad and Entrepreneurial Thinking
Oct. 12, 2021
How to Start a Social Venture or Startup
Oct. 19, 2021
Business Model Design
Oct. 26, 2021
Startup Panel: ‘How I started my startup’
Nov. 2, 2021
Communication Skills for Innovators
Nov. 16, 2021
Customer Discovery and Market Intelligence
Nov. 23, 2021
Prototyping and Agile Product Development
Nov. 30, 2021
The Pitch
Dec. 7, 2021
Startup Panel: ‘Pivot, Pause or Persist’
Jan. 11, 2022
Intro to Fundraising and Terms of Investment
Jan. 18, 2022
Startup Law & Intellectual Property
Jan. 25, 2022
Raising Money from Investors
Feb. 1, 2022
Startup Panel: ‘How I raised money for my startup’
Feb. 8, 2022
Innovation Ecosystem Overview (Panel)
Feb. 15, 2022
From Founder to CEO: Building and Managing a Team
March 1, 2022
Negotiation
March 8, 2022
Go-to-market Strategy and Sales
March 15, 2022
Startup Panel: ‘How to scale’
March
Liftoff Competition: Top 8 Launchpad Cohort participants pitch before a panel of industry leaders—with over $20k in prizes!
FAQs
Who can attend the speaker series?
Everyone is welcome to attend! The sessions are open to the public, including the UCalgary community, across Alberta and beyond. Each session will be held online, so you have access no matter your location.
Do I have to register for each event?
No - simply register once to join our mailing list, and we'll send you a weekly email with details of the next session. You will have the option to join us live or watch a recording.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes, you can watch all previous sessions on our YouTube channel. Recordings will be uploaded 2-3 business days after each session.
How will the Hunter Hub be handling concerns regarding COVID-19?
Our team is following the University of Calgary’s guidelines in exercising caution and awareness when planning Launchpad Live. The speaker series will be held entirely online.
Click here for UCalgary’s full COVID-19 response.