community. education. mentoring. investment.

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We are the catalyst for the creation of a viable, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Lake Norman area.

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LAUNCH

i want to

I'm an Entrepreneur looking for tools and resources.

i want to

MENTOR

I have experience

and skillsets

to share

with Entrepreneurs.

i want to

INVEST

In innovation and the future of Lake Norman & Charlotte.

LOOK WHO WE'VE HELPED

LAUNCH

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VALUE ADDED

LAUNCHLKN

SINCE 2017

VENTURES

We've assisted in launching/mentoring entrepreneurs in 11 different industries.

57

MENTORS

We might be biased, but we have some of the area's brightest minds ready to serve entrepreneurs.

61

HOURS

LaunchLKN Mentors have spent assisting local entrepreneurs.

​10,980

MEMBERS

Our members are senior executives and entepreneurs; in addition we have over 865 subscribers to our ecosystem.

​191

63%

of our current active entrepreneurs are Female or Minority.

APPROXIMATELY

LAUNCHLKN PARTNERS

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HURT HUB

DAVIDSON

Engineering Class

 

First-time entrepreneurs, successful founders, talented professionals, experienced investors …

all located in the Lake Norman (LKN) area of NC.

We are a platform to connect all the components so

 

TECH-BASED STARTUPS CAN

THRIVE

EDUCATION

LaunchLKN exists to develop stronger, more thoughtful, confident entrepreneurs. We provide entrepreneur-focused educational opportunities through seminars and speaker series that evoke stimulating conversation about technology and innovation. LaunchLKN also provides “Startup Generator Program” for developing   new ventures. Get Ready...Set, Launch!

MENTORSHIP

We might be biased, but we have some of the area’s brightest minds ready to serve entrepreneurs. They are strategic thinkers, corporate leaders and educators. They are founders and entrepreneurs, financial gurus and engineers.

COMMUNITY

We believe that knowledge becomes powerful when it is shared. LaunchLKN members and mentors have access to regular exclusive networking events, happy hours, professional speakers, distinguished panels, and entrepreneur-focused educational opportunities are some of the ways we gather to influence growth in the ecosystem.

INVESTMENT

We aspire to build a comprehensive early-stage platform that leverages multiple approaches to investment and entrepreneurial support that is inclusive via support of minority, female and veteran-led start-ups.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Is Surveillance Capitalism the Cause or Cure for Fake News?
    Is Surveillance Capitalism the Cause or Cure for Fake News?
    Wed, Nov 03
    Davidson
    Nov 03, 6:30 PM
    Davidson, 210 Delburg St, Davidson, NC 28036, USA
    In a divided society, what role should technology play in defining what information is true?
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS

SPONSORS

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