Launchpad COO for solo founders and small teams
A launch team for one founder.
Three months of experienced operators working alongside you, from first supplier to first order and the investor conversation that comes with it.
Why it matters with a small team
A visionary founder plus the right operators is a much better bet.
Most founders have a strong product idea and one person who handles the money, but nobody who has run a launch before. Add experienced operators beside them and the odds of getting to a first order, and past it, improve a lot. Think of it as: a founder with a year of CPG experience, a finance person with a year of experience, plus us.
Someone to call
When a supplier or plant goes quiet, you talk to Glenn or Liz, not a directory and a search bar.
Decisions checked before cash
Plant, supplier and packaging choices are vetted before you commit the money.
Money you can explain
A cash plan with plant deposits and retailer terms, often 30 to 60 days, plus the numbers investors will ask for.
Selling it, not just making it
We have built brands too.
Liz founded BumbleBar in 1995, and Glenn joined a year later. BumbleBar was made at Clean Copack, our co-packing plant, which scaled to over a million bars a month. We also work with marketing contacts and direct-to-consumer sales specialists, so when your plan needs more than production help, we can advise on other selling strategies.
What’s included
The push: getting it made
- Co-packer selection and vetting, supply chain qualification and plant vetting
- Ingredient ordering help, and certification support for up to three certifications
The pull: getting it sold and funded
- Launch and cash planning, including plant deposits and retailer payment terms
- Investor-ready numbers and deck review
- Marketing and buyer introductions through our network, including direct-to-consumer selling
Price
$4,000 a month for three months.
About 15 hours a month, with one plant day on site at $1,750. Travel billed at cost. First production run total: $13,750 plus travel. Certifier, lab and supplier fees are paid directly to them.
Who it’s for
Founders and small teams heading into a first run.
If you want experienced people running the launch alongside you, this is for you. If you don’t have a formula yet, start with the Feasibility Study ($2,500, 10 business days). Lean Launch Partner ($500 a month) can run alongside any step.
Questions
Common questions
- Do I need a formula first? Usually yes. Start with the Feasibility Study.
- Who pays the certifier? You do, directly.
- Can I add Lean Launch Partner? Yes, it runs alongside any step.
Ready when you are