Do you take companies in their idea stage into the Maple program?

Name: Q&A: Do You Take in Companies in Their Idea Stage?
Uploaded: 2018-05-15T20:57:15+00:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: Ray Walia
Description: Sam from Launch Academy says the Maple program doesn't take idea-stage companies, except for founders with successful exits or proven track records…

Ray WaliaCo-Founder and CEO of Launch Academy and Launch.vc

Q&A: Do You Take in Companies in Their Idea Stage?

15 May 2018 · 1 min

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Sam from Launch Academy says the Maple program doesn't take idea-stage companies, except for founders with successful exits or proven track records. Early-stage founders should apply to Leap instead to develop their idea into a business.

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No. Exceptions may be made for founders who have exited prior startups or who have a strong pedigree of building startups; otherwise they should apply to the Leap program to develop their idea.

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Hi, my name is Sam and I'm the head of programs at Launch Academy. So today's question is regarding our Maple program. Do we take in companies in their idea stage? So, the simple answer is no. But honestly, if you've exited from a prior startup or you come with a strong pedigree of building startups in the past, we may consider your application. We have taken in idea companies in the past, but the majority of you, if you're just starting out, we recommend you to take our Leap program, which can help you get started and get rolling with your idea and turn it into a business really, really fast. Good luck.