Launchpad Expo Venture Conference
DefenseTech & 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.
Tuesday, March 25th
1:00 - 1:30 PM
Registration and networking
1:30 - 2:25 PM
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
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Afterparty Embraer Room
Investors and founders can visit together at the companies' demo tables, while a light dinner and adult beverages are served.
The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is February 28, 2025.