LaunchPad

Run lean-startup cohorts and team programs for academic classrooms.

• 5 Steps to Set Up Your Cohort | LaunchPad on GLIDRCohort Admin setup walkthrough - manage cohort settings, create teams, manage memberships, add resources, and select a canvas template.
• Add a Cohort MemberInvite instructors, mentors, and team members to a cohort from the Memberships tab.
• Add a CommentComment on team activity to share thoughts, @mention specific colleagues, and like or reply for threaded discussions.
• Add a ConnectionConnect Customer Interviews to Hypotheses (and Hypotheses to each other), then rate evidence using a Trending Score.
• Add a Customer InterviewCapture customer discovery interviews to validate or invalidate hypotheses, then connect and rate them in the canvas.
• Add a HypothesisAdd hypotheses to your canvas from the + buttons - the assumptions you're making about each section.
• Add a ResourceSupplement your course with external materials, drag and drop to reorder, and reset edits as needed.
• Archive/Remove a TeamOrg Owners and Cohort Admins can archive teams to hide them from the Leaderboard - hypotheses and evidence remain in total metrics.
• Change a Team NameTeam Admins and Cohort Admins can rename teams from the team settings or the cohort Teams tab.
• Change Cohort SettingsModify cohort name, start/end dates, and weekly reset day from the Wheel Icon next to the cohort name.
• Change Email AddressUpdate your email address through Profile and Account Settings.
• Change the Weekly Interview GoalSet the number of customer interviews per team per week. The total weekly goal recalculates automatically.
• Changing Instructor Presentation Comments to Public or PrivateInstructor Presentation Comments default to Private (Cohort Admins and Instructors only). Toggle to Public via the Presentations tab or Cohort Settings.
• Collapse/Expand ViewToggle between a collapsed canvas overview and an expanded detailed view using the two arrows icon.
• Create a New TeamAdd a new team to a cohort from the cohort Teams tab.
• Export Your Canvas for a PresentationExport your canvas as an image for presentations - take a screenshot.
• Exporting Your Data in CSVExport your project or team data as a CSV zip file from Project Settings (Garage/Business/Enterprise) or Team Settings (Academic).
• Frequently Asked Questions | LaunchPad on GLIDRCommon LPG questions - re-inviting students, password resets, removing students and teams, changing email, exporting canvas for presentations.
• How to add a Presentation for LPGUpload weekly presentations for your team in the LPG Leaderboard.
• How To Change CohortsSwitch between cohorts within an organization using the left sidebar.
• How To Generate Academic TeamsCohort Admins can auto-generate complete team projects with canvas, dashboard, and interview guides from a project description.
• Hypothesis Card OverviewTour of the hypothesis card interface - favorites, connections, comments, canvas section, results, tags, attachments, and confirming/disconfirming status.
• Instructor Guide | LaunchPad on GLIDRWeekly instructor practices in LPG - leaderboard monitoring, team check-ins, dashboard analysis, feedback, presentation management, and resource distribution.
• Invite Multiple Users with CSV FileUse a CSV template to bulk-invite multiple LPG members into a cohort at once.
• LPG Instructor & Admin Walkthrough VideoVideo walkthrough for LaunchPad on GLIDR instructors and admins.
• LPG Mentor Walkthrough VideoVideo walkthrough for LaunchPad on GLIDR mentors.
• LPG Roles & Permission SettingsReference for the distinct permission levels in LaunchPad on GLIDR - Instructor, Cohort Admin, Cohort Mentor, Team Mentor, Team Admin, and Team Member.
• LPG Student & Team Member Walkthrough VideoVideo walkthrough for LaunchPad on GLIDR students and team members.
• Make a Team PrivateCohort Admins and Team Admins can toggle team visibility to restrict canvas and interview data to team members and instructional staff.
• Migrating from LaunchPad to Lift Off!Steps for migrating a completed LaunchPad cohort project into its own GLIDR organization via Lift Off.
• Navigate to Another TeamSwitch between teams using the Cohort or Team Name dropdown at the top left.
• Project Overview vs. Team DashboardKey differences between the Project Overview (team characteristics, problem/solution) and Team Dashboard (progress metrics).
• Re-Invite a Cohort MemberResend invitations to cohort members who haven't accepted their initial invite.
• Remove a Cohort MemberOrg Owners can disable a member via Team Management; Cohort Admins can remove from a specific team via Cohort Settings > Membership.
• Select a CanvasChoose between the Business Model Canvas and Mission Model Canvas for your project or cohort - selection is permanent after team or project creation.
• Setting Up PresentationsCreate presentation dates, select which Canvas section to focus on, choose teams, and score and comment on submissions.
• Teaching Assistant | LaunchPad on GLIDRQuick reference for TAs - setting start dates, resources, exporting canvas, re-inviting participants, password resets, removing students and teams.
• Team Member Guide | LaunchPad on GLIDRGetting started as a team member in LPG - adding hypotheses, customer interviews, mentor meetings, presentations, notifications, and team profiles.
• View a Presentation PDF filePreview PDF presentations by hovering over the file and clicking the download icon.
• View a Team DescriptionToggle team descriptions on the Leaderboard with the Show Team Descriptions icon.
• View Class VideosAccess Steve Blank's Customer Discovery and Lean LaunchPad course videos within LPG and track watch time on the platform.