Launch your Dream Venture Without Quitting your Job!

An 12-month, part-time startup launchpad for ambitious professionals across Asia to build real ventures, get mentored by top global founders, and pitch to investors — without leaving their current jobs.

 

"9 out of 10 ideas fail in the initial 0-1 phase" - ever wondered why?

Have ideas but don’t know where and how to begin?

Struggling with execution and getting proper guidance?

Finding it hard to crack the right business model & customers ?

Struggle to get mentors who can guide and advice you?

Lack of connections, knowledge and resources to grow?

Find it overwhelming to start something along with a job?

Hear from NUS Academic Team!

I’m excited to welcome you to the Global Innovators Program — a unique initiative sponsored by the prestigious National University of Singapore. We’ve launched this program to explore how high performing professionals can solve real-world challenges and build ventures that truly matter.

We realised there are tons of smart, driven people stuck in jobs — waiting for the “right time” to build something
. But the ones who dare to build their own — they need a different kind of education.

We’re not just teaching entrepreneurship — we’re building it together. I look forward to seeing what you create.

100+

Builders

20+

Global Experts

$1M+

Startup Perks

10+

Investors

Mentorship

At Launchpilot, personalized mentorship from ex-founders is our core. We provide tailored guidance for each founder's unique journey, avoiding "one-size-fits-all" advice.

Investors

At Launchpilot, we prioritize securing funding. Our network of angel, retail, micro, and operator investors helps you secure your first round. For bootstrappers, we provide effective scaling strategies.

Tech, Execution & Hiring Support

Join our collaborative sessions, networking events, market research tricks, roadmap execution sessions and idea validation to build a strong support foundation with our team and fellow founders.

Learning

Weekly workshops, guest sessions, resources, case studies and data trends to learn from global experts, that solidify your business knowledge and help you learn and grow your venture.

Our Offering - Helping founders in their 0-1 journey with the guidance of multi-domain vertical experts.

In the News

Our Framework of Learn-Build-Scale!

Learn

Gain the mindset and tools of top global innovators. Through live sessions with mentors from NUS, AWS, and top VCs, you’ll learn to identify real problems and design solutions that matter.

Build

Turn your idea into a working MVP. Using no-code tools and weekly mentor support, you’ll build, test, and launch your prototype — even while working full-time.

Scale

Craft your pitch, design your go-to-market strategy, and present to real investors. Top performers will be invited to pitch at the NUS campus in Singapore.

Meet Some of Our Top Experts

World-class Curriculum

Objective:  After this phase, people must have a clear understanding of what they have to build, for whom they have to build, and how they will make money.

Business Essentials

  1. Market Research and Customer Analysis: Understand the problem you are solving with constructive feedback, and deep-dive into your customer personas. 
  2. Identifying Target Customers and How to Reach Them : Figure out the exact pain-point of your customers, how to reach them and how to solve their problems at a price that appeals to you. 
  3. Competitor Analysis: Gain insights into analyzing competitors to refine your market positioning and stand out in the market.
  4. Lean Startup Methodoloy Implementation : Discover how to apply lean startup principles to validate your ideas quickly and efficiently.
  5. Concept of an MVP (Minimum Viable Product): Get your hands dirty to test your ideas with minimal resources. 

Workshops :

  1. Customer Feedback: Obtain valuable customer feedback and validate your business idea through interactive workshops.
  2. Testing Business Models with Customers: Test different business models with potential customers to identify the most effective one for your venture.
  3. Competitor Analysis and USP Creation: Develop a compelling Unique Selling Proposition (USP) by analyzing competitors and understanding market gaps.
Startup Case Studies, Community Networking Sessions,  Assignments to effectively apply what has been learnt! 

Objective: After this phase, people must have a clear understanding of how to build products, distribution channels and how to get feedback from initial users

Business Essentials

  1. Product Building: Utilize effective strategies for developing a quick propotype of your product to push it into the market. 
  2. Product Strategy Aligning with Customer Validation: Develop a iterative product strategy that aligns with customer feedback and validation.
  3. Intro to Marketing Campaigns: Learn the fundamentals of launching effective marketing campaigns.
  4.  Customer Distribution Channels: Explore various channels to find and reach your target customers.

Workshops

  1. No Code Product Development: Gain proficiency in building products using No-Code tools.
  2. Cracking Initial User Distribution: Receive a checklist to guide you through the initial stages of product distribution.

Startup Case Studies, Community Networking Sessions,  Assignments to effectively apply what has been learnt!

Objective: After this phase, people can understand effective sales strategies to launch their startup and aim for generating a minimum of  $1000 from their startup ideas

Business Essentials

  1. Effective marketing campaigns for brand awareness: Learn to craft and execute marketing campaigns that enhance brand visibility.
  2. Organic vs Paid Marketing: Understand the differences between organic and paid marketing strategies and how to leverage each effectively.
  3. Convert leads to buyers and earn $$$$: Discover strategies to convert leads into paying customers and maximize revenue.
  4. Art of pivoting, relaunching, and listening to customer feedback: Master the skills needed to pivot your business, relaunch effectively, and leverage customer feedback for continuous improvement.

Workshops

  1. Marketing hacks to get early customers: Acquire actionable techniques to attract early customers and drive initial growth.
  2. Strategies for paid and unpaid marketing funnels: Develop effective marketing funnels using both paid and organic strategies to fuel business growth.
  3. Product improvement with customer feedback: Learn how to gather and utilize customer feedback to improve your product or service offerings.
  4. Growth and Scaling: Gain insights into strategies for scaling your business and achieving sustainable growth.

Startup Case Studies, Community Networking Sessions,  Assignments

Objective: After this phase, people will have clear understanding on how they should approach the process of raising investments for their startup.

Business Essentials

  1. Need for Raising External Capital: Understand the importance and necessity of seeking external funding to fuel business growth.
  2. Ways to Raise Capital: Explore various methods and strategies for raising capital, including venture capital, angel investment, crowdfunding, and more.
  3. Pitch Deck Essentials: Learn the essential components and best practices for creating a compelling and effective pitch deck to attract investors.
  4. What Investors look for: Gain insights into what investors consider when evaluating potential investment opportunities and how to tailor your pitch accordingly.

Workshops

  1. Create the perfect pitch deck: Develop a polished and persuasive pitch deck that effectively communicates your business idea and value proposition.
  2. Ace the pitch presentation: Learn how to deliver a compelling pitch presentation that captures investors’ attention and generates interest in your venture.
  3. Networking with Investors: Connect with potential investors and build valuable relationships within the investor community to support your fundraising efforts.

Startup Case Studies, Community Networking Sessions,  Assignments

Demo Day – Pitch to Global mentors and Investors!

But we don't just teach, we co-build!

No-Code Support 👩🏻‍💻

We help you with building basic versions of your product using No-code, if tech is not your strong point.

Global experts 🙋🏽‍♂️

Gain access to experienced former founders and investors for weekly sessions, providing invaluable insights, guidance, and mentorship.

Co-founder Matching 🤝

Building a core team is hard and that is why our matching feature other cohort learners will help you find the right members to build your founding team.

Discounts to 500+ tools 🤑

Unlock exclusive discounts over $1M on over 550 startup and AI tools saving you valuable resources and enabling you to access the essential tools and resources.

Recorded Sessions 🎯

Enjoy 6-month complimentary access to recordings of all discussions and sessions post program completion, ensuring that you have a wealth of valuable resources at your fingertips to refer back to whenever needed.

Who is this program for?

Product Builders

Ready to turn their side projects or AI ideas into real ventures.

Mid to Senior Executives

With a passion to create, who are now looking to make a real impact by building something of their own — beyond the corporate grind.

First time Founders

Who need structure, mentorship, and global exposure to turn their idea into a meaningful venture.

What can you co-build with Global Innovators Program?

💡 A startup idea you've been sitting on for years

🔧 A side hustle to test your entrepreneurial muscle

💼 A new vertical inside your company to drive innovation

🤖 An AI tool or digital product you want to monetize

🧑‍🏫 A community or knowledge-based platform

🌏 An impact project solving real-world challenges

Meet our Students. The Builders. The Believers. The Bold.

“The experience was great, the team always helped us whenever we needed and they were very supportive. The program structure was very user friendly.”

Güliz E.

CEO Office at Yemeksepti

“I made the bold decision to leave Babson College—America’s top entrepreneurship school—to join LaunchPilot and build something truly disruptive.”

Reyo A.

ex-IAF Pilot

“Many thanks to the team for the unreserved support and feedback as we launched the World’s first Survey SaaS for universities”

Torres Y.

Product Manager at HSBC

“LaunchPilot taught me to approach problem-solving the right way. The expert-led sessions gave me deep insights into the startup ecosystem.”

Vijay M.

Corporate Sales at Marrow

“LaunchPilot was an amazing experience—I learned so much, connected with inspiring global mentors, and made great friends along the way.”

Darshan R.

Founder at Arbeit

“Beyond grateful for this experience and looking forward for more such transformatory experiences from LaunchPilot”

Mitali P.

Founder at Mental Alchemy

“The experience was great, the team always helped us whenever we needed and they were very supportive. The program structure was very user friendly.”

Güliz E.

CEO Office at Yemeksepti

How To Join
A Three Step Process

1: Attend eBriefing

Attend our eBriefing call led by our founder

2: Apply Now

Click “Apply Now" and fill the application form

3: Offer Letter

Shortlisted applicants will receive an official acceptance letter.

If you’ve ever said, “One day, I’ll build something of my own”... this is your moment to finally do it. Check out our official program brochure

The program is heavily subsidized as part of the National University of Singapore’s global research initiative on entrepreneurship education in emerging markets — making it accessible to high-potential professionals across Asia.
HEAVILY SUBSIDISED BY NUS

Top-performing ideas will be invited to pitch at the National University of Singapore campus, gaining exposure to global investors and mentors.
SINGAPORE IMMERSION

Once selected, you’ll join the larger LaunchPilot community — a growing network of builders, mentors, and global innovators.
LIFETIME GLOBAL COMMUNITY ACCESS

Earn a Prestigious Co-Branded NUS Certificate to boost your career and Letter of Recognition from NUS on program completion

FAQs

This program is sponsored by the prestigious National University of Singapore and delivered by LaunchPilot, the Business School of Mentogram College — a next-gen university focused on real-world, mentor-led education.

Startups, side hustles, AI tools, digital products, niche communities, social impact projects — if it’s meaningful and you’re serious about it, this program gives you the roadmap to make it real.

The program is open to working professionals with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience across any industry or function.
We’re looking for individuals who are ambitious, curious, and ready to build — whether it’s a startup, product, or impact-driven idea. No prior startup experience is required.

We have recordings available for all our sessions. For mentoring we are very flexible and can cater to timings suitable to you in the given week. 

Maximum 5/6 hours per week. We have outlined a structured process in our curriculum, which is flexible. 

Join our Mission

There are tons of smart, driven people stuck in jobs — waiting for the “right time” to build something.
But the ones who dare to build their own — they need a different kind of education.

That’s why we created the Global Innovators Program:
To turn dreamers into builders, and builders into global founders.​