We teach high-potential students how to innovate with AI, creating original work that solves a real problem.
The same methodology used across industries, adapted for ambitious students aged 16 to 18. Choose any subject, and make a difference in the world.
An end-to-end AI innovation sprint, mentored 1:1. You finish with a real product, ready to talk about in any application or interview.
"I already had lots of strong opinions about fashion, but working with Sam helped me see how I could turn my opinions into a cool idea. I was so in the flow when we were planning my project, which will help raise awareness about the impacts of fast fashion."
"Seeing everything articulated in one place shifted my thinking from scattered ideas to a more defined sense of direction. Sam's approach doesn't just help you think, it helps you see your path. That clarity stays with you long after the sessions end."
"I really appreciated the energy Sam brought. He helped me find a problem to solve and tell a great story. Right from the get go, he showed so much confidence in my ability to build with AI, and laid out very clear steps that made the idea real."
A full-day in-person hackathon, hosted at your school. Students take on a real-world challenge, learn the core concepts of professional innovation, and present working prototypes to a panel of industry judges from the likes of Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Databricks, OpenAI and Anthropic.
Sam founded Standout Launchpad to take the same professional innovation methodology he used at Microsoft and the United Nations, and put it in the hands of the people he believes most need it: young people who want to harness technology to make a difference in the world.
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Last updated: 06-07-2026
Standout Launchpad LTD ("Standout Launchpad", "we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and the privacy of the young people we work with. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why, how we use it, and the rights you have over it, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Company registration number: 17092785
Company address:
3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at sam@standoutlaunchpad.co.uk.
This policy applies to:
Because much of our work involves under-18s, we take extra care with how we collect, use, and protect student data, and we rely on parental consent and involvement at every stage.
Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect:
We do not knowingly collect special category data (e.g. health information) unless voluntarily shared by a parent or student as relevant context for the programme, in which case we treat it with additional care and only use it for the purpose it was shared.
| Purpose | Legal basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to enquiries and booking Discovery Calls | Legitimate interests (responding to a request you made) |
| Delivering the Innovation Sprint | Performance of a contract with the paying parent/guardian |
| Providing tool access to students | Consent (parental) and performance of a contract |
| Session notes, profiles, and progress tracking | Performance of a contract and legitimate interests (delivering effective coaching) |
| Invoicing and payment | Performance of a contract and legal obligation (accounting records) |
| Marketing (e.g. sharing testimonials, case studies) | Consent — always sought separately and explicitly, and can be withdrawn at any time |
| Website analytics (if used) | Consent, via cookie banner |
Where a student is under 18, we obtain consent from a parent or guardian for any processing that requires consent, including account creation and use of any testimonial or case study material.
We share data only where necessary to deliver our service, using the following categories of processor:
We do not sell personal data to third parties. Where a processor is based outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) before any data is transferred.
We periodically review data we hold and delete or anonymise it once it's no longer needed for the purpose it was collected.
Under UK GDPR, you (or, for a student under 18, their parent/guardian on their behalf) have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sam@standoutlaunchpad.co.uk. We will respond within one month.
Our website may use minimal technical cookies necessary for it to function. We do not currently run behavioural advertising or third-party tracking. If this changes, we will update this policy and, where required, present a cookie consent banner before any non-essential cookie is set.
We use industry-standard measures to protect personal data, including access controls on our tools, restricted seat-based access for students, and secure hosting for our website. Access to student data is limited to Sam Spilsbury and any staff directly involved in programme delivery.
Our programme is designed for students aged 15–17. We do not market directly to children — all enquiries, bookings, and payments are made by a parent or guardian, and parental involvement (via the free Discovery Call and debrief) is built into every stage of the programme. Any AI tool account or creative tool account provisioned for a student is set up with parental awareness and consent as part of enrolment.
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or the law. The "last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent version. Material changes will be communicated to active students and parents directly.
Standout Launchpad LTD
3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Email: sam@standoutlaunchpad.co.uk