We Mentor People,
Not Ideas
Become a Stronger Entrepreneur
You Might Be Ready for Mentorship If …
You’ve validated your idea and have some initial traction
Your idea has the ability to scale … beyond you
Your idea has the potential of high growth and impact
You are ready to swing for the fences… go big, or go home!
Application Process
Tell us About your Venture
Fill out our venture application in as much detail as you can so we understand where you are and what you want from mentorship. If you are still in the ideation stage, please check out our CO.STARTERS program.
Meet us Virtually
Wait on Mentor Assignments
We present new ventures to our mentors on a quarterly basis (Feb, May, August, November). Mentors self-select into mentoring engagements where they believe they can offer the most value. We will connect you with your team of mentors and share next steps!
Attend Founder Orientation
Calendar
2025 Application Calendar
Cohort | Application Window | Interviews | Ventures Presented | Founder Orientation |
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February Cohort | Now - January 31 | February 3-14 | February 19 | March 4 |
May Cohort | February 1 - May 2 | May 6-16 | May 21 | June 4 |
August Cohort | May 3 - August 1 | August 4-15 | August 20 | September 3 |
November Cohort | August 2 - November 31 | November 3-14 | November 19 | December 3 |
Tested Approach
Access to a Team of Mentors
Based on the MIT Venture Mentoring Service, LaunchCLT uses a team mentoring methodology and a formal process to create the best experience for all. Entrepreneurs meet with a team of volunteer mentors in ongoing, confidential meetings, and mentors commit to avoiding conflict of interest and strict confidentiality.