Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School

Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is a workshop series, led by industry experts, designed to teach you in-demand startup skills and expose you to essential entrepreneurship topics.

Topics and instructors vary every semester; browse the upcoming topics below and RSVP to any/all that are relevant to you! Whether you’re thinking about pursuing a new startup idea or have already launched, Blackstone LaunchPad Startup School is for you.


Workshops are free to all current NYU community members (with active NYU IDs).

Terry Rice leads a workshop at the Leslie eLab.

FAQs

Do I need to register?

Yes, registration is required for each workshop. Attendees must check-in at the front desk upon arrival.

Who teaches Startup School?

Each workshop is taught by an industry expert. This includes venture capitalists, startup founders, startup lawyers, digital marketers, accountants, and more!

Are there any prerequisites?

There are no prerequisites. Simply attend the sessions that are of interest to you – and attend as many as you like!

Where can I see previous sessions of Startup School?

Check out previous recordings of Startup School workshops on our YouTube channel.

Previously Filmed Workshops

Watch Here

Getting to Product Market Fit: Part 1


Getting to Product Market Fit: Part 2


How To Build Products Users Love


When and How to Raise VC


Acquiring Customers On a Budget


Sizing Up Your Market and Competition