The Launchpad Model: Transforming Theory into Regional Economic Power.
Our mission is to provide entrepreneurship opportunities to all students through guaranteed Guidance, Mentorship, and Funding.
Dream, Build, Launch.
Verifiable Professional Credentials
- Cert. in Coding with Claude.ai
- Cert. in E-com Selling (Boom Dealz)
- Cert. in Professional Selling (Sales Funnels)
The Full 15-Credit Minor Curriculum
Five courses designed to transform students from ideation to launch, with professional certifications earned along the way.
Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Validation
Move from passive learning to active experimentation. Build character and competency through guerrilla activities and rigorous market validation.
- Experimental "guerrilla" activities
- Bootstrapping & resource leveraging
- Identify local problems as market opportunities
Exploration, Growth and Coding with AI
Business modeling, design thinking, and Coding with AI Certification.
- Business model canvas development
- Lean startup methodology
- AI-powered coding tools
- Rapid prototyping with AI
- Certification: Coding with Claude.ai
Principles of Marketing & E-commerce
Digital analytics, online selling, and earning E-commerce Certification via Boom Dealz.
- Digital marketing strategies
- E-commerce platform operations
- Customer acquisition and retention
- Analytics and conversion optimization
- Certification: E-commerce Selling (Boom Dealz)
Funding Strategies & Professional Selling
Unit economics, sales pipelines, and Professional Selling Certification.
- Financial modeling and unit economics
- Sales funnel development
- Pitch deck creation
- Fundraising strategies
- Certification: Professional Selling (Sales Funnels)
Capstone Venture Lab
The launchpad. Students launch their MVP, build a digital portfolio, and compete for funding.
- MVP development and launch
- Pitch competition preparation
- Digital portfolio creation
- Residency program selection
- Access to seed capital funding
Guidance & Mentorship: Transforming Students into Founders
Our curriculum focuses on applied execution, supported by a professional network that provides continuous, high-touch guidance.
Instructional Guidance (3 Tiers)
Core Instructors
Successful C-level executives and founders lead all core classes (ENT 210, 230, MKT 235, 485), guaranteeing market-tested guidance.
Specialist Lecturers
Experts provide deep-dive guest lectures (e.g., legal, finance, IP) to all classes, offering surgical expertise where needed.
Mentors & Advisors
Pro Bono investors and legal counsel providing intensive, ongoing mentorship specifically to the Capstone Residency Startups.
ENT 500: Capstone Venture Lab (3 Phases)
Course Completion (MVP Launch)
Student teams engage in validation, model design, and launch a working **Minimum Viable Product (MVP)** for course credit.
Pitch Competition
Teams compete for cash prizes, earn a **Professional Certificate**, and gain eligibility for the post-course Residency Program.
The Residency Program (Scaling)
Top startups receive intensive, dedicated Tier 3 mentorship and become eligible for **seed capital** generated by the Boom Dealz Marketplace.
Sustainable Funding: The Capital Loop & Community Impact
Your community benefits directly. We eliminate the need for university endowment funds by using commerce to generate seed capital for local ventures.
Boom Dealz Engine
Live Lab for Students, Cash Flow for Community
Boom Dealz is our public e-commerce platform. Students manage real transactions, and the revenue fuels the next generation of startups directly tied to your university.
- Amazon Strategic Inventory Partnership (Lower COGS)
- Students earn certification by operating the marketplace
- Platform monitored by Boom CTO & Operations Manager
Investment into Local Growth
Guaranteed Seed Capital Reinvestment
The financial success of Boom Dealz directly fuels the regional economy by providing scaling capital to your top student startups.
- Up to 25% of Boom Dealz total revenue is channeled directly back into resident student ventures
- This guarantees a clear, non-dilutive path to initial funding for the next generation of local employers
The Boom Advantage: Creating Value for All Stakeholders
We transform university output, empower the local community, and guarantee student outcomes.
Solve the Talent Gap
Tier 1 Executive Fellows
We provide **Tier 1 Executive Fellows** to lead courses, immediately raising instructional quality and eliminating internal hiring burdens.
Fund Local Ventures
The Capital Loop
The Capital Loop reinvests Boom Dealz revenue into resident startups, ensuring capital stays local and driving community economic growth.
Guarantee Student Outcomes
3 Professional Certifications + MVP
Students graduate with **3 professional certifications** and a launched **MVP**—tangible, verifiable assets for the job market.
Built-in Enrollment Funnel
High School Direct Model
The High School Direct Model delivers pre-vetted, credit-earning students directly into your minor program, securing future enrollment.