LaunchPrep is designed as a precursor to the Launchpad program (Spring). This class is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs who are eager to discover and validate business ideas before committing to an intensive course like Launchpad or another start up course in Spring. LaunchPrep, is built on the core premise that starting a business relies on a single core skill of a founder. Their ability to experiment prolifically and learn through those experiments quickly. You will identify and cultivate business ideas that ignite your passion. Through hands-on iterative prototyping and real-world testing, you will refine your concepts and gain invaluable insights into their viability. This course emphasizes experimentation and learning through failure, equipping you with the resilience to learn through those failures. No Prior Experience Required: This course is designed for anyone with a desire to explore entrepreneurship, regardless of background. LaunchPrep is the perfect opportunity to explore your entrepreneurial potential and prepare for the challenges of launching a business. By the end of the course, you will have a validated idea and a clear path forward, ready to tackle the demands of a program like Launchpad in the spring. You will be able to apply on the first day during class. Attendance at the first session is mandatory. Enrollment application required on the first day.
3 units · Satisfactory/No Credit
LaunchPrep is designed as a precursor to the Launchpad program (Spring). This class is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs who are eager to discover and validate business ideas before committing to an intensive course like Launchpad or another start up course in Spring. LaunchPrep, is built on the core premise that starting a business relies on a single core skill of a founder. Their ability to experiment prolifically and learn through those experiments quickly. You will identify and cultivate business ideas that ignite your passion. Through hands-on iterative prototyping and real-world testing, you will refine your concepts and gain invaluable insights into their viability. This course emphasizes experimentation and learning through failure, equipping you with the resilience to learn through those failures. No Prior Experience Required: This course is designed for anyone with a desire to explore entrepreneurship, regardless of background. LaunchPrep is the perfect opportunity to explore your entrepreneurial potential and prepare for the challenges of launching a business. By the end of the course, you will have a validated idea and a clear path forward, ready to tackle the demands of a program like Launchpad in the spring. You will be able to apply on the first day during class. Attendance at the first session is mandatory. Enrollment application required on the first day.
Offered in Winter 2026 at Stanford University.