Navigating to ​Su​ccess

Helping pre-seed green and blue tech ​startups validate real problems, find the ​right customers, and reduce risk to succeed ​in the Greater New Orleans market.

The Probl​em

Startups often waste valuable ​time and resources building ​solutions that don't resonate ​with real customers or address ​meaningful problems.

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How 1061 Launch Helps ​

Solve t​he Problem

1061 Launch offers expert consulting to ​help pre-seed startups in the green and ​blue economy navigate the critical early ​stages of development.


The services focus on customer ​discovery and risk reduction to ensure ​that startups build solutions that ​resonate with the right customers, solve ​real problems, and avoid wasting time ​and resources.

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  • Customer Discovery Workshops
    • Hands-on workshops where startups learn how to ​identify and engage with their target customers.
  • One-on-One Consulting
    • Personalized consulting sessions tailored to the ​unique needs of each startup.
  • Risk Reduction Strategy Development
    • Comprehensive risk assessments and strategies ​to help startups minimize the risk of building ​products that don’t resonate with the market.
  • Market Validation and Go-to-Market Strategy
    • Assisting startups in validating their ideas before ​they invest too much in product development.
  • Ongoing Mentorship and Support
    • Continuous support through the startup’s journey.
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Aileen Dingus, founder of 1061 Launch, combines her ​passion for entrepreneurship with a mission to help ​early-stage tech startups succeed. With a master's ​degree in entrepreneurship, Aileen specializes in ​customer discovery and guiding startups to find ​their ideal customers, validate problems, and reduce ​risk before scaling. Through hands-on advisory ​services, workshops, and ongoing mentorship, she ​works closely with founders to help them avoid ​common mistakes and build solutions that truly ​resonate with the market.


Based in New Orleans, Aileen is an active member of ​the local community and a performer with the NOLA ​Chorus Girls. When she's not helping startups ​navigate their early stages, she enjoys participating ​in local cultural events and enjoying all that the Gulf ​Coast h​as to offer.

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