​What is Launchpad:

​Launchpad is a 4-week virtual sprint co-hosted by Antler and Startery, designed to help you move fast, test bold ideas, and show what you're capable of—whether you're exploring the founder path or ready to jump in as a high-impact operator.

Over the course of May and June, you'll: 

• ​Build and ship real projects

• ​Join a community of ambitious builders

• ​Receive feedback from world-class mentors

• ​Get fast-tracked to either the Antler Residency or Startery's elite operator pool

​This application is your first step. It should take ~ 10 minutes, and we're not looking for perfection—just curiosity, drive, and initiative.

We can't wait to see what you bring. Let's build something great!

​​We welcome you to apply if you are:

• ​A builder with an idea you’re eager to launch

• ​An operator who wants to join a team and work on meaningful projects

• ​Still figuring out founder vs. operator fit and want to test both

• ​A designer, engineer, or strategist who wants to collaborate and build

• ​Curious and experimental — not afraid to ship fast, get feedback, and iterate

​What to expect at kickoff:

• ​Week 1 Livestream: Launch Something (05/21/25)
  💡 Build the muscle of building

  • ​Challenge: Build v1 of the idea (toy version of the idea)

  • ​Focus: Problem space clarity + customer articulation
    

​​​About Antler

​​​Antler works with founders through our signature founder residency, adding value immediately, and taking no equity up front. Founders have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive a $200k investment for 8%, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction. If you have any questions, ask our GPs in our next AMA here.

​About Startery

​Startery is where top emerging talent launches their careers by working on real, high-impact projects. We train and connect the top 1% of emerging operators with startups and companies in need of world-class strategy, design, engineering, and growth support.