LaunchBox Blog

We have kicked of the LaunchBox08 business accelerator program in Washington, D.C. Eight promising early stage companies have received an investment from LaunchBox after being selected out of a highly competitive application process. These companies will benefit from advice and mentoring from the LaunchBox founders and advisors, as well as collaboration with the other entrepreneurs as they work to refine and test their product offerings and develop business plans. Many of the companies share a common focus in social media, and the portfolio includes start-ups in the mobile, gaming, digital media, advertising, and communication sectors.

Earlier this week Haroon Mokhtarzada, Founder and CEO of Webs.com, and Tim O'Shaughnessy, Founder of Hungry Machine and LivingSocial, each shared their insights and advice with the LaunchBox08 entrepreneurs.

The companies will present at pitch days on August 6, 2008 in Reston, VA and on August 7, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA. If you are interested in attending pitch day, please send us an e-mail.

Labels: Kick Off, LaunchBox08, Pitch Days