LaunchBox Digital: Helping DC Area Startup’s

I had read about LaunchBox Digital in Ann Bernards blog some time back and it definitely peaked my interest. She was writing about a “startup” program they are running called LaunchBox08. Here is the write up from their web page:

LaunchBox Digital is now accepting applications for LaunchBox08, our summer accelerator program. LaunchBox08 is a global competition, where successful applicants will receive funding and guidance to take their big ideas from concept to market. The program will include seed funding and a 12 week business building program in D.C. where participants will refine their ideas with the help of world-class mentors and advisors. The program culminates with pitch days, where each new business will present to angel investors, venture capital firms, strategic partners, bloggers and media on the East and West Coasts. To apply to LaunchBox08 click here.

Sounds pretty cool and having a small one person startup I would be very interested, but I work full time and it most likely would not work out. In any case, I had kind of forgot about them until I saw this video interview from The Social Times with one of the founders Sean Greene. He struck me as a really down to earth guy who has a passion for passing on his knowledge and helping local DC area startup’s in getting their dreams started. He explained that not only are they sponsoring the startup program but also accept executive summaries from any and all and review them to look into mentoring as well. It really got me excited and thinking about possibly submitting my startup. I went to work right away working on an a write-up to submit.

Anyone good at writing executive summaries ? I am clearly not.

Anyway, I think it is another great resource for the companies in the area. Like Sean said, the areas has a lot of smart people and great ideas and we just need a little help over the first couple of humps and thats what they are there for, getting your idea in front of the right people.

Has anyone submitted an app yet for the LaunchBox08 ? Let us know, we would love to follow along the process.