34. Launchpad App Development

Revenue: $2.2 million
Growth: 8.16%
Founders: Dane de Forest, Jay Stevens
Head office: Cremorne, VIC
Year founded: 2015
Employees: 29
Industry: Software and internet
Website: launchpadapps.co

How Launchpad App Development started

When Melbourne duo Dane de Forest and Jay Stevens co-founded Launchpad App Development eight years ago, they had big plans to completely revolutionise product development. There were clear inefficiencies in the industry and the pair wanted to set a higher standard for creating and launching apps, particularly those that tried to address real-world problems.

Having made waves in the medical, health and personal development sectors, the company now leverages AI and machine learning to improve patient outcomes and people’s health. With a focus on creating and launching apps that make a difference, Launchpad App Development prioritises best-practice product strategy and engineering.

Growth

2023 has been a year of global expansion for de Forest and Stevens, and they’ve been very conscious of the need to maintain and scale the company culture across diverse teams. Creative thinking, innovation, high performance and collective impact are must-haves for anyone who wants to join the Launchpad family.

To bridge geographical gaps and preserve a shared sense of purpose, the company implemented regular virtual meetings and cross-team collaborations. Robust onboarding processes have also been introduced, which welcomes new team members to the culture while encouraging their unique contributions.

Where to next

For the next 12 months, Launchpad App Development has its sights set on the UK market. Compellingly, both co-founders say the dynamic startup ecosystem and abundant talent pool make the UK an exciting expansion opportunity.

They plan to establish strategic partnerships and new operations in the UK while continuing to support the launch of projects developed in the past year. In all things, the company remains committed to making a tangible impact on the world through technology and innovation.

Launchpad App Development was shortlisted for The Sustainability Award at The Smart50 Awards 2023.