Most founders never receive honest feedback on their business until it's too late. At Launch Week 2026, Jacob Schlittenhardt, a multi-time founder, is hosting a live workshop called Call My Baby Ugly; a no-filter critique session where he'll workshop real businesses, real pitches, and real blind spots in front of the room. Your idea, your model, your marketing strategy—all of it will be on the table. If you're building something and want honest feedback on what's working and what's not, submit your business at jchardt.com/launchweek2026 before spots fill up!

Jacob C. Schlittenhardt is a designer, founder, and storyteller who understands how deeply brand, story, and experience shape the world. He has founded 13 companies and closed 10, learning some of his most valuable lessons from those experiences. Today, he serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Planetary Talent, named the 2026 Kansas Tech Startup of the Year.