LaunchpeerReviews of launchpeer.com

Jake Hare presented himself as someone dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs build successful startups. People invested thousands of dollars—many through a lending company affiliated with the program—in hopes of receiving the guidance needed to turn their ideas into reality. The incubator consisted of video lessons that walked participants through the startup process, from securing a domain name to preparing an investor pitch. For many first-time founders, this was one of the few opportunities to receive structured startup education and mentorship. After the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy, participants were told the courses would remain available until they completed them. Within about a week, however, the courses disappeared, and no one could reach Jake Hare or his team. Many people invested heavily because, contrary to popular opinion, millions of mentors are not waiting to help founders they don’t know. I trusted this program to help me build my startup, and instead I was left thousands of dollars in debt with no access to the education that had been promised. DO NOT TRUST OR SPEND A DIME OF YOUR MONEY WITH ANY COMPANY OR SCHEME JAKE HARE CREATES NEXT. HE IS A FRAUD!!!!!!! This happened back in around November 2022-February 2023 .

COMPANY FILED BANKRUPTCY AND JAKE HARE GHOSTED WITH $25k of my funds… DO NOT TRUST JAKE HARE

On January 27th, 2023, only four days after Mr. Hood’s review on the 23rd, Mr Jake Hare, CEO of LaunchPeer sent an unexpected email declaring that Launchpeer was electing bankruptcy. This meant that me, and dozens of others have lost all the coaching, calls, support, insight, reframing, or whatever was supposed to come to us when we paid an entry fee ranging between $10k-$15k to get into the program. All of the human factor that made the fee into Launchpeer suddenly went up in smoke. An employee there had explained to me in a private email that he and the rest of the staff were laid off suddenly. I have since lodged complaints with the BBB, the South Carolina Dept of Consumer Affairs, and the Federal Trade Commission for the collective damage done to the non-technical founders relying on a seemingly safe, stable-if-not-growing, 8-year old company and the fee-for-service agreement we had was reliable. To say this is a disappointment is an understatement. I can’t speak for others but when I learned of LP’s closure, that loss, equating to a third of my annual income, had been wiped away as if it never existed… it became a driver to my own mental unwellness. My husband and the community members who donated to my effort to cover Launchpeer’s fee have remained faithful in me nonetheless. A grace that I am immensely grateful for. Still, it’s not even more upon me to follow through somehow, now without what I paid for. Shame on Jake Hare and his enabling attorneys. Y’all done us dirty!

Still a five! I wish that I could use a GIF here... it would be that one with Morty from Rick and Morty... pointing and saying "You SOB, I'm in" Because I'm still sold on the fact that this has been the best decision! Lots of work, but well worth it. The future looks brighter by the day

Launchpeer's program structure really made it clear what activities and milestones are needed for early stage founders, how to approach them, and how to execute on them. Really helpful for those who don't really know where to get started with their ideas and concepts.

The videos, introductions, and self-work made this experience life-changing. If not for the organization of the steps, we would not be as successful as we are. The program is worth every penny.

The coursework is designed for beginners and non-technical founders, which is exactly what I was looking for. There are things that can be done on your own but the step-by-step course is very helpful.

Very true statement when Jake mentions we take your idea from napkin sketch to reality ! Beyond thankful