Launch Blue Announces Third Pre-Seed Accelerator Cohort
August 30, 2021
Launch Blue is pleased to announce that five Kentucky-based technology startups will participate in its Fall 2021 Pre-Seed Accelerator program.
Starting in September, the teams will spend 12 weeks learning and applying the lean startup method while working to develop a scalable, repeatable business model. The program's kill fast approach compels founders to prove their hypotheses through customer discovery and early customer traction.
Launch Blue's Pre-Seed Accelerator program is for individuals with technology-based startups that have the potential to grow into a highly scalable, profitable startup company. Candidates were vetted through a competitive application and interview process. The final selections for the Fall 2021 Cohort were determined by a selection committee that was appointed by the Launch Blue Advisory Board.
"We are excited to start our third Pre-Seed Accelerator Cohort this Fall and to work with such a diverse group of founders and tech startups," said Laura Halligan, Executive Director of Launch Blue.
The Pre-Seed Accelerator program offers two cohorts each year in the fall and spring. Launch Blue will begin taking applications for the upcoming Spring 2022 cohort later this fall.
Participants in the Fall 2021 Cohort are:
Meghan Marsac,
PhD, Founder
Cellie Coping Company empowers kids and families to live life to its fullest, even in times of a crisis such as a diagnosis of a medical condition.
Olivia Wang, CEO & Founder
ErgoGamer is a gaming accessory company focused on the wellness of gamers. The ICON is ErgoGamer’s inaugural product, here to transform the way gamers play by elevating them into a new position of wellness.
Isaac Archer, Co-Founder
Josh Johnson, Co-Founder
Social Summary strives to create informed social circles and networks through advanced social media aggregation. Our platform creates a social media snapshot, highlighting key interests and hobbies, that can be shared with others in a private, dedicated space, facilitating easy icebreakers and conversation starters.
Mizuki Tateno, PhD, COO
Tom Gawriluk, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer
Tritera is a completely plant based skincare company that produces high quality skincare products. Tritera uses its proprietary squalene purification system and understanding of plant physiology and biology to offer products to everyone striving for better skin health.
John Gradek, CEO
Steve Chamberland, Director of Business Development
Water Warriors is focused on making the world's water supply safer and cleaner through innovative, new products designed to revolutionize how water professionals remove harmful nutrients from water.