Launchpad Expo Venture Conference: DefenseTech and Aerospace
Join us for this unique event in Seattle's venture-scale startup scene. The Launchpad Expo series runs approximately ten times per year, each time devoted to a specific industry vertical.
This particular Launchpad Expo event is focused on early stage technology startups that are disrupting the DefenseTech/GovTech, Aviation, Space and Drone sectors. Ten highly-vetted startups in the sector will be presenting to an expert investor panel and an audience of accredited investors. This conference is for early stage (pre-seed, seed and Series A) private and institutional investors.
The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is February 28, 2025. Please use this link to apply.
Schedule
1:00-1:30 PM Registration
1:30-2:30 PM Conference Opening and Discussion Panel
On-stage event is held in the Leonardo Room
Opening Introductions
Ron Wiener, Chief Mechanic @ Venture Mechanics
Joey Corigliano, DefenseTech Quarterback @ Venture Mechanics Catapult Program
Discussion Panel: DefenseTech and Aerospace Investing in 2025
Panelists TBA
2:30 - 5:30 PM
First Round Presentations
Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.
Five highly-vetted DefenseTech and Aerospace startups will compete for top spot. Each of the companies will have 12 minutes to pitch, followed by 8 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel, and 8 minutes of Q&A with LPs in the audience.
2:35 - 3:05 Company 1: TBA
3:05 - 3:35 Company 2: TBA
-- Break --
3:50 - 4:20 Company 3: TBA
4:20 - 4:50 Company 4: TBA
4:50 - 5:20 Company 5: TBA
5:20 - 5:30 Judges award Best Investment Opportunity
-- Break —
5:45 - 6:30 PM
Second Round Presentations
These next five highly-vetted DefenseTech and Aerospace startups that are earlier in stage as compared to the first round presenters, will each do a brief pitch to draw investors to their tables immediately after the stage portion of the event. Each will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel.
Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.
5:45 - 5:51 Company 6: TBA
5:52 - 5:58 Company 7: TBA
5:59 - 6:05 Company 8: TBA
6:06 - 6:12 Company 9: TBA
6:13 - 6:19 Company 10: TBA
6:20 - 6:30 Closing Remarks
Afterparty Embraer Room
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Investors and founders can visit together at the companies' demo tables, while a light dinner and adult beverages are served.
Details
Parking is always free and easy at Venture Mechanics. Please arrive by 1PM. On-stage portion of the event runs from 1:30 to 6:30 PM with breaks. Light dinner and adult beverages will be served at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to stay until 8:30 to visit with the startup founders at their respective demo tables.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is February 28, 2025. Please use this link to apply.