Today, LaunchX is led by Forest Richter, President of LaunchX, who brings a focus on startup founders, emerging investors, ecosystem development, and greater access to capital to the organization's leadership. His work aligns with LaunchX's broader objective of creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to develop the skills, confidence, and networks needed to take ideas into action. For its contribution to developing entrepreneurial capability among young people, LaunchX

Recognized as a Winner of the Great Companies Global Business Award 2025 in the Entrepreneurial Education Impact category, LaunchX is redefining how young innovators learn to create, collaborate, and lead. Founded by Laurie Stach in 2012, LaunchX empowers students around the world to move beyond theory and start real businesses — transforming education into enterprise..