MISSION
OUR
We are the catalyst for the creation of a viable, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Lake Norman area.
THE LAUNCHLKN
ECOSYSTEM EXPERIENCE
IMMERSION
Our start-up program runs all year and consists of eight, 90-120 minute group sessions to ensure our entrepreneurs are ready to Launch!
GUEST
SPEAKERS
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.
SITE VISITS
Trips to local successful startups, venture capital firms, funding events, conferences and more!
LaunchLKN is committed to supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We created an Ecosystem Experience to prepare any entrepreneur to launch their genius.
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. They are financial gurus and engineers. Push your passion forward through the LaunchLKN Mentor Program.
LAUNCHLKN
APPLY FOR MENTORSHIP WITH
We believe that knowledge becomes powerful when it is shared.
As entrepreneurs we tend to live, sleep, and breathe our companies. But that passion for our idea can quickly turn to frustration as we try to tackle all the aspects of running a business. What if there was an easy way to ask for help?
Now there is through
LaunchLKN's Mentorship Program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application & Interview
Application Review:
Once you submit your application, our team will email you within 3-5 business days on whether you have been selected for an interview.
Founder Interview:
Once approved, we will email you a link to schedule an interview. Please note that interview space is limited so we recommend booking as soon as possible.
Evaluation & Selection
Admissions Review:
Our team will complete our initial due diligence to determine your suitability for our program and present to our selection committee.
Acceptance/Denial Notification:
You will be notified of our decision to accept our deny your application within 24 hours of our committee vote.
Process & Timeline
Once you have been selected we will assign you a mentor group within 7 days.
Training & Onboarding:
Prior to working with your mentor group, you will receive training on LaunchLKN policies and engagement with your mentor group. This includes all parties signing a NDA.