For Businesses

Vetted university talent for your next project.

Access motivated, skilled university students for project-based work — with managed delivery, quality control, and a fraction of agency cost.

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What We Offer

Project Categories

8 categories covering the most common business needs.

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Social Media

Content calendars, posting, community management.

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Content Creation

Blog posts, copywriting, brand messaging.

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Photography & Video

Product photos, promotional videos, reels.

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Website Support

Updates, landing pages, WordPress, SEO.

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Marketing Strategy

Campaign planning, market research, positioning.

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Admin Support

Operations, coordination, documentation.

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Business Consulting

Analysis, planning, presentations, strategy.

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Data & Research

Market analysis, surveys, reporting, dashboards.

Why It Works

Not a marketplace. A managed service.

Unlike freelancer platforms, every Associate Launchpad project is reviewed and matched by our founders. You don't sift through profiles — we do the work for you.

  • Access vetted university talent at startup-friendly rates
  • Every project is reviewed and matched by our founders — not an algorithm
  • Progress tracked with milestone check-ins and founder QA
  • Significantly lower cost than agencies — without sacrificing quality
  • Rate and review student talent after each project
  • Build your local talent pipeline early — hire the best ones later
How the cost compares
vs. traditional agencies
Traditional Agency$3,000–$15,000+
Freelancer MarketplaceUnpredictable
Associate Launchpad$500–$3,000

Typical per-project rates. Actual pricing depends on scope.

The Process

How it works for businesses

1

Submit a project brief

Tell us about your project, budget, and timeline using our intake form.

2

We review and confirm fit

Our team reviews scope, discusses your needs, and confirms we can help.

3

Get matched with the right student

We personally select a vetted student with the right skills for your project.

4

Work begins with milestones

Regular check-ins and founder QA ensure deliverables meet your expectations.

Ready to work with student talent?

Submit a project brief and our team will follow up within 1–2 business days.

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Contact Campus Catalyst
Co-Founders
Austin Falconi
Business & Partnerships
Sophie Cooper
Talent & Impact