The Launchpad Expo series is Venture Mechanics’ signature venture conference, showcasing startups from a range of verticals - AI/ML, ClimateTech, Aerospace/Drone, Consumer/CPG, FinTech, Manufacturing Automation, Health Sciences, DefenseTech, AgTech/FireTech, Web3, PropTech, InsureTech, EdTech, and more.

Each Launchpad Expo features 7 presenting startups selected by sector experts.  The presenting companies will each receive 22 minutes on stage - 10 minutes to pitch, 8 minutes of judges Q&A, and 4 minutes of audience Q&A.  

Selection Process for Presenting Companies:

• Startups may begin applying two months prior to the event date, with a deadline of 4 weeks prior to the event date.
• Judges with expertise in the sector will select 5 first round and 5 second round presenting companies 2-3 weeks before the event date.
• In the final 2-3 weeks the judges and our staff will work with the presenting companies to perfect their pitches.  

Judges for this event: Ken Morimoto, Ben Nahir and Eric Watson

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​Event Day Schedule

​1:00 Registration​ and Networking

2:00 Welcome to Venture Mechanics at Holland & Knight
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​2:15 Keynote Speaker: Heather Zindel

‍2:45 Company Presentations
2:50 Companies 1-4
4:25 Break
4:45 Companies 5-7
5:50 Judges deliberation while audience crowdvotes
​6:00 Winner announced
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6:05 Closing remarks and upcoming events
6:20 Investor/founder mixer afterparty. Light dinner served while investors can spend the evening visiting with founders at their demo tables.