Innovation Insights

Launch is excited to welcome five new teams working on an exciting range of innovations to improve adolescent health.

Milagros, Director of Innovation & Research at Healthy Teen Network, reflects on the critical role that failure plays in strengthening innovation.

Launch Project Director Katy reflects on how Launch came to be and gives a preview of what the initial cohort can expect over the 12-month program.

Elise, Co-Founder and Executive Director of OkaySo, discusses the benefits of the innovation accelerator model and how a similar program supported the founding of their company.

Teen Talk Foster Youth reflects on their time as a part of Launch’s first cohort and their takeaways from a training on storytelling.

Reina, a Research Scientist at iRT (innovation Research & Training) shares how her team’s research background provides a strong foundation for learning new skills for market testing.

Cohort 1 team Peer Health Exchange discusses how they work with youth to create and distribute their innovation, selfsea.

Meghan, an Innovation Analyst at RTI International, describes the benefits of market testing and shares insights from market testing conducted by Launch teams.

Ahead of teams pitching at the first Launch Demo Day, Launch faculty share practical tips for developing and delivering a pitch.

Members of the Launch team share accomplishments to date and discuss what they’re excited about this year.