University of Miami Parent Guide
The Launch Pad at Toppel: A Community of Entrepreneurs
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No matter what your background, starting your own venture is an option to consider. Serving both students and alumni, The Launch Pad, a career guidance component of the Toppel Career Center, is here to assist entrepreneurs-in-training with opportunity recognition, feasibility assessment, and assistance in starting their own companies. Entrepreneurship is a career choice; a career that you can start now!
The Launch Pad Network
Add your profile, share your interests and experiences, and become part of a community of talented designers, accomplished business people, prolific inventors, and current students, all attracted to the challenges and excitement that entrepreneurship can bring!
Our Web site serves three purposes:
- An opportunity exchange to share your needs and wants
- A networking tool for entrepreneurs, inventors, and investors
- A one-stop-shop to access events and resources
Venture Coaching
The Launch Pad works with a select team of coaches who offer industry-specific expertise to both new and experienced entrepreneurs and innovators. Venture Coaches are introduced to new business projects and provide helpful guidance and feedback. The path to success for each venture is unique, thus goals and objectives are specific and customized based on various factors, including product or service attributes, team strengths and weaknesses, financial resources, and firm strategy, among other things. Come talk to The Launch Pad team about getting involved!
One-On-One Consultation
Trained advisors are available Monday through Saturday to assist you in the development of your idea or project. From finding your target market to negotiating term sheets, we provide you with the tools that help you to assess situations and make expert decisions. Our team members are equipped with backgrounds and expertise in law, business marketing and management, as well as other areas to offer direction to start-up ventures in a wide variety of industries. Appointments are not necessary, but recommended.
Turn your passion into a business! Let us help U!
