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🚀 2 Spots Left — Builder-in-Residence Cohort 2 We’re gearing up for the second cohort of our Builder-in-Residence program at Launch Factory. If you’re an early-stage founder looking for hands-on support, community, and a serious push toward traction and fundraising — this is for you. Past participants include companies like Loopholes, HVAKR, and Primordis. 💡 To be considered for our Winter/Spring cohort (starting Jan), apply here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDh4bu5n Let’s build.

🚨 Calling all early-stage founders 🚨 We’re launching Pitch Lab — a bi-monthly pitch practice session for pre-seed and seed-stage startups. It’s a low-stakes, high-signal environment where you can test your pitch, get real feedback from active investors, and meet other sharp founders building at the earliest stages. Here’s how it works: 🛠️ 3–4 founders per session 🎯 5 min pitch + 5 min feedback 💬 No recordings, no pressure — just honest insights 🗓️ First session: August 8, 10–12pm PT (virtual) 📬 Apply by: August 6, 11:59pm PT We’re looking for founders who are: Pre-seed or seed Raising soon or refining their story Already showing early traction (or strong signal) If that’s you (or someone you know), apply here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/da5dJ-Vz Spots are limited each round — we’ll reach out if selected! Let’s help each other get sharper, faster. #startups #founders #venturecapital #pitchlab #healthtech #enterpriseAI #earlystage

🚀 Applications Open for Builder-in-Residence Cohort 2 We’re gearing up for our second Builder-in-Residence cohort! If you're an early-stage founder looking for hands-on support, workspace, and a community of operators, we'd love to hear from you. 💡 To be considered for the Fall cohort, please apply here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDh4bu5n Looking forward to meeting the next batch of builders.

🚨 We’re hiring a Summer Intern at Launch Factory! 🚨 Join our venture studio + VC team this summer (10–12 weeks, with option to extend into fall). You’ll help source startups, support diligence, and dig into market research across AI, fintech, and healthcare. 📍 Remote or San Diego-based 🎓 Ideal for MBA or undergrad students interested in VC / startups If you or someone great comes to mind, comment below or DM us! #VC #internship #startups #venturecapital #summerintern #MBA #LaunchFactory

🚨 We’ve made another selection for the Builder in Residence program: Edmund Coda   Eddie brings hands-on experience from both sides of the industry. A contractor by trade through his family business and a recent computer science graduate, he’s uniquely positioned to tackle long-standing challenges in contractor selection and home services.   He’s exploring solutions to improve how homeowners discover, evaluate, and manage contractors — with a focus on raising quality, building trust, and making property care simpler for everyone involved.   For more information about the Builder in Residence program: https://lnkd.in/gmczn7-7   #StartupBuilders #BuilderInResidence #VentureStudio #PropTech #ConstructionTech #HomeServices

🚨 We’ve made another selection for the Builder in Residence program: Brent Kisil with Franchise Frameworks   Brent’s entrepreneurial journey started with an organization dedicated to empowering students to succeed in school and life by using sports as a catalyst for better attendance, stronger classroom engagement, and lifelong healthy habits. Brent’s passion for building impactful solutions and communities makes him a standout Builder in Residence.   That same hustle and drive now fuel his latest venture. Brent and his team, who bring deep experience in franchise services, are solving the messy, fragmented franchisee discovery process, making it easier to grow a brand with the right partners.   For more information about the Builder in Residence program: https://lnkd.in/gmczn7-7   #StartupBuilders #BuilderInResidence #VentureStudio #FranchiseGrowth #FranchiseTech #ScalingBrands #CommunityImpact

It's Founder Build Day week! This Thursday June 19! This month we have 4 locations hosting simultaneous build days, where serious/committed builders meet, share what they are working on, and work alongside each other in real life (IRL!) New this month is an Ideation location where those at the idea stage, not committed to one idea yet, can come together to share inspiration and take first steps together. North County/Leucadia: https://lnkd.in/g-8ktqiv Central/Convoy: https://lnkd.in/gPpVA5zr Downtown/East Village: https://lnkd.in/gmA-4CJd Claremont Mesa/Ideation: https://lnkd.in/gktTTxbq Thanks to our hosts Jordan J. Dominguez Kumar Kilambi 👋 Tim Ryan Launch Factory Ansir Cowork Phelan Riessen

🚨 We’ve made another selection for the Builder in Residence program: Marcus Rossi from Primordis Marcus brings a rare mix of operational leadership, emerging tech experience, and deep strategic thinking. After two decades in the Marine Corps — including leading 750+ personnel and managing an $85M equipment portfolio — he served as Director of Defense Strategy at a leading drone manufacturer in the U.S. and earned his MBA from Berkeley Haas. Now he’s building Primordis AI, an AI platform for energy endurance. By adding forward energy predictability into path planning, Primordis helps autonomous systems increase mission range and system life by over 20%. For more information about the Builder in Residence program: https://lnkd.in/gFnfYYjM #StartupBuilders #BuilderInResidence #VentureStudio #AI #DefenseTech #AutonomousSystems #EnergyTech

🚨 We’ve made another selection for the Builder in Residence program: Gregory Pasag and Kailyn Malinis from SWRV Gregory and Kailyn bring a sharp mix of hustle and industry insight. After growing a social media presence to over 1M followers, Gregory launched his own agency — where he began working closely with private dealers and saw firsthand the costs and inefficiencies around unsold inventory. SWRV is a rental marketplace that helps dealers offset daily holding costs by turning parked inventory into short-term rentals. For more information about the Builder in Residence program: https://lnkd.in/gmczn7-7 #StartupBuilders #BuilderInResidence #VentureStudio #MobilityTech #AutoInnovation #MarketplaceStartups

Big news everyone - RetroRate raised $2.2M in a seed round, led by Swift Ventures, with Eniac Ventures, Cooley LLP, Keshif Ventures, LLC, Interlock Capital, Launch Factory, and arkusnexus participating. Our platform is FREE for real estate agents and uses AI-powered RetroMatch™ to help buyers save big and move homes faster in today’s high-rate market. Join us to make assumable home loans mainstream! Read our story: https://lnkd.in/gB7yw2Tm Coverage in HousingWire (subscription may be needed): https://lnkd.in/gUQThCfJ Agents, sign up FREE: https://lnkd.in/gBvKusnt Thanks to our investors and team for this milestone. Let’s bring back assumable mortgages! #RealEstate #Startup #Funding #PropTech