NEW APPLICATION PROCESS!
NEW APPLICATION PROCESS!
The SME Network Just Leveled Up.
We’re are constantly reviewing Subject Matter Experts who are industry leaders to work with the next generation of innovators.
Cohort 8 Takes Flight on July 2026
What Does It Mean to Be an SME?
As a Subject Matter Expert in our Innovation Launchpad program, you’ll deploy your industry expertise to guide early-stage founders through their most critical hurdles—from customer discovery to go-to-market strategy.
We’re hand-selecting seasoned leaders with 5+ years driving impact in our target industries. You thrive on solving complex problems and want to shape tomorrow’s ventures—while providing founders a truly well-rounded support network across every business function.
Work directly with founders
Troubleshoot their most pressing challenges
Provide the feedback they need to succeed
Why Join as a Subject Matter Expert?
Influence the future of the industries that Las Vegas leads around the world.
Influence the Future
Expand Your Network
Expand your network with founders, investors, and corporate innovation teams across the Las Vegas valley and from around the world.
Grow your expertise through leadership coaching, peer collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving.
Grow Your Expertise
Ready to make an impact?
What We Expect From Our SMEs
The requirements to participate in the Innovation Launchpad as a Subject Matter Expert are simple:
Be world class at what you do.
Be available for at least one of the days listed below.
Be ready to work and have a little bit of fun while you do it.
Meet a Few of Our Subject Matter Experts
Questions?
Reach out to us
info@zerolabs.io