Companies are struggling to find top-notch, diverse talent to meet their needs. Launchpad is a groundbreaking platform that promises to change the face of the recruitment industry by connecting companies to top talent in a whole new way.How It Works – Launchpad transforms the way job seekers and employers connect by replacing the resume with a fun and engaging experience in which candidates showcase their expertise during a series of micro-challenges, brief 1–3 week projects issued by employers seeking talent. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, Launchpad helps employers narrow the pool of applicants to identify top candidates.Launchpad is being incubated by the New York Academy of Sciences, a nonprofit organization dedicated to driving innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing scientific research, education, and policy.