LaunchPad65 was born from a desire to have an organization that actively:

• Hosts networking and co-working events
• Encourages startup and technology mentoring
• Coordinates entrepreneurial education and training
• Promotes business collaborations
• Supports youth entrepreneurs and local technology programs
• Recognizes and celebrates success at all levels

From the beginning

Where we are now

LaunchPad65 stakeholders began meeting in 2017 to become a local connection point to the fledging metro-area Emerge Foundation and to the on-campus EMERGE@Simpson program.

The Board has defined its new mission, set goals for 2018 and supported the Emerge Foundation's funding plan.  LaunchPad65 is actively seeking South-Central Iowa entrepreneurs and innovators to network, learn, mentor and collaborate.

Member Services

The Emerge Foundation, through its Carver Connections program, provides a set of entry-level startup advising services through your LaunchPad65 membership.