LaunchPad | August 2025

Launch Dayton is a network of 20+ organizations across the Dayton, Ohio region that serve entrepreneurs, business owners and startup founders.We believe the Dayton region thrives when everyone can access opportunities to create economic prosperity for themselves and their community.Our mission is to build an intentionally inclusive community that celebrates and supports all entrepreneurs and small business owners by designing accessible networks, providing technical and business resources, and deploying capital solutions.

Launch Dayton

LaunchPad is a monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startup founders looking to grow, learn, and connect.

The Hub at the Dayton Arcade

LaunchPad

Build momentum for your business—one month at a time.

LaunchPad is a free, monthly event series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives, and startup founders looking to grow, learn, and connect.

Build momentum for your business—one month at a time. LaunchPad is a free, monthly event series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives, and startup founders looking to grow, learn, and connect. From April to August, each session will explore a key business topic—like marketing, money management, and business essentials—with expert speakers, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops to give you actionable takeaways you can apply right away. August 21 – Business Operations: Customer validation, value proposition, and other critical business planning.<ul><li>Matthew Veryser: Customer Validation</li><li>LeKeisha Grant: Value Proposition</li></ul>Expert Panel: Critical steps that set you up for success early on—or how to go back to basics when you hit challenges. Featuring: Matthew Veryser, LeKeisha Grant. Moderator: Coming Soon. Title Sponsor: Fifth Third BankWe extend our sincerest gratitude to Fifth Third Bank, our title sponsor, for their unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at our LaunchPad and Startup Week events. Learn more at <a href="https://launchdayton.com/events/launchpad" title="https://launchdayton.com/events/launchpad" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://launchdayton.com/events/launchpad</a>

Agenda

Doors Open (Cowork from The Hub)

LaunchPad Sessions

Presenter Session #1: Matthew Veryser

Panel Discussion (Lunch provided)

Presenter Session #2: LeKeisha Grant

Happy Hour & Networking (Drinks provided)

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LaunchPad | August 2025

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