The Launchpad Launch your startup in 12 weeks — built for international students on F-1, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT visas.
A hands-on, guided accelerator designed to help you validate, launch, and grow your venture while staying compliant with your visa.
Who Is This For?
I want to start a business, but don't know how.
Structured Launchpad curriculum
Lean canvas training
MVP planning
I want to pitch to investors.
Pitch deck creation
Investor feedback sessions
Demo day access
I'm an F-1 Student on OPT.
CPT/OPT-compliant employment
Legal setup guidance
1-on-1 mentorship
Your Custom Path
| Startup Accelerator | Structured path from idea to launch. |
| Investor Pitch Coaching | Refine your narrative and get pitch-ready. |
| Visa & Legal Support | CPT/OPT compliance and legal structuring. |
| Mentorship | 4-8 hours per month, personalized by need. |
Overcoming Key Startup Challenges – How We Help
| Founder Challenge | Ivy Entrepreneurs’ Solution |
|---|---|
| I have a business idea, but don’t know where to start. | Our Launchpad guides you through ideation, MVP scoping, and business setup. |
| I need funding, but investors won’t take me seriously. | We provide pitch training, deck feedback, and investor intros. |
| I’m an international founder, and the legal side is overwhelming. | We help you navigate visa rules, structure your business, and issue job offers. |
| My startup is live, but I’m struggling to scale. | Access growth frameworks, scaling mentorship, and traction-focused sprints. |
What You'll Get
Weekly live sessions
(2.5 hrs each)
1-on-1 mentorship
(4-8 hrs/month)
CPT/OPT-compliant
legal setup guidance
Templates: cap table,
pitch deck, go-to-market plan
Optional MVP
development phase
Next Cohort Starts Soon
Space is limited to 20 students. Don’t miss your chance to launch your venture before your visa expires.