Work with VC-Backed Startups | McKinsey and Google Alum

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Posted on 4/16/2026: Run by Harvard founders, the Ladder Career Launchpad is a selective program for college students to work 1:1 with VC-backed startup founders. Projects span AI, healthcare, and tech. Founders have backgrounds at Google, Microsoft, and Y Combinator. 63% of the program alumni are studying at the Top 40 universities such as Caltech, Upenn, and UCB. Many have leveraged the experience to secure internships or return offers. The regular admission application deadline for the summer is April 26. Apply here.