What is Misk Launchpad

Misk Launchpad is a Virtual fast-paced 10-week program for aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into working Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). The program is a mix between theoretical masterclasses & practical workshops delivered by world-class experts. The program is broken-down into three different phases: Shape, Build and Pitch.

Program Components

• Seminars
• Workshops
• 1:1 Mentorship
• Networking Events and Meetups

During the program, the participants will learn about

• Ideation and concept validation
• Business Model Canvas design
• Networking opportunities
• Accounting/ financial management
• Marketing and sales techniques
• Legal and regulatory landscape
• Venture Capital and angel investors
• Pitch delivery and design
• MVP creation: Wireframing and prototyping

Why should you join Misk Launchpad?

Go-to-Market Support:

• Assistance in adapting your business idea to find product-market fit.
• Help identifying and solving relevant problems in the market by discovering your customers' pain points.
• Validation of your ideas with real customers.
• Support with marketing and PR to help build a strong brand and reach your target audience.
• Peer learning, sharing, and networking support.
• Opportunities to build and develop a real and tangible MVP.

Business Development:

• Support with navigating the regulatory environment.
• Interactions with financial institutions and leading corporates.
• Hands-on advice and mentoring from serial entrepreneurs and industry experts.
• Networking with industry leaders and ecosystem drivers.

Funding:

• Access to a network of angel investors and VCs.
• Assistance in ensuring your pitch deck is investor ready.

Program Framework

Shape Phase:

Takes place in week 1 and 2, covering the following themes: Entrepreneurial Mindset, Mapping the initial MVP, Business Model Canvas, Pitching Investors, and Crafting Company Profile.

Build Phase:

Takes place from week 3 to week 6, covering the following themes: Customer Centric Startup Strategy, Branding Essentials, MVP Development & Testing, Business Model Refinement & KPIs, Research Competitive Analysis & SEO, Financial Management, Pitch and Funding, Marketing & Sales Strategy, Startup Tech Strategy, and Product Management & Agile Frameworks.

Pitch Phase:

Takes place from week 6 to week 10, covering the following themes: Legal & IP Strategy, Go to Market, and Scaling and Growth.