Developing founders.
Building businesses.
Business Launch Group is an entrepreneur support organization that helps aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders validate ideas, launch businesses, generate revenue, and build profitable organizations through structured programs, experienced Founder Mentors, accountability, and hands-on implementation support.
ABOUT US
To help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders validate ideas, launch profitable businesses, generate revenue, and achieve long-term success through structured entrepreneurship training, experienced Founder Mentors, accountability, and hands-on implementation support.
OUR MISSION
We believe great founders build great businesses, and great businesses create stronger communities and a stronger economy.
To develop confident, capable entrepreneurs who build profitable businesses, create jobs, strengthen communities, and contribute to long-term economic growth through entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
OUR VISION
Companies Ed built before
he coached anyone.
Business Launch Group runs on 25 years of operating experience across financial services, technology, education, esports, retail, and e-commerce.
TRACK RECORD
Venture-backed scholastic esports and education technology company. Scaled to multi-million-dollar annual recurring revenue and was acquired by PlayVS.
Vanta Development Group
$8.5M raised · Acquired
Specialty e-commerce brand serving men over six feet tall. Ed ran design, manufacturing, branding, and customer acquisition.
TEAL Apparel
10 yrs operating
Boston College graduate entrepreneurship incubator running founder workshops, mentorship, and startup apprenticeships.
INTENT Entrepreneurship Association
15 startups launched
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit Ed founded. Acquired by the Mixed Roots Foundation and continues today as the Adoptee Mentoring Partnership.
Adoptee Mentor Program
Acquired
HE SOLD FOR THESE BEFORE HE SOLD FOR HIMSELF
BEHIND THE PROGRAMS
Who you are working with.
A founder, an operator, and an academic — covering sales, program delivery, and commercialization strategy.
Ed Lallier
Founder & CEOÂ
Senior Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Executive with more than 25 years of experience. Has founded multiple organizations, helped launch more than 20 companies, closed multi-million-dollar enterprise agreements, contributed to raising more than $8.5 million in venture capital, and helped scale businesses to multi-million-dollar ARR.
Anna Kelly
Operting Partner
Co-Founder and CEO of AE Consulting. Through AE Consulting, she provides the operational and strategic infrastructure that helps power BLG’s founder development programs — workforce development, research and evaluation, program operations, strategic consulting, and government collaboration.
John MacDonald
Program Advisor
Strategic growth advisor, entrepreneur, educator, and business development executive spanning healthcare, technology commercialization, M&A, licensing, and corporate development. Principal of MacDonald Group and adjunct faculty at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.
Four kinds of support, every week.
HOW WE SUPPORT FOUNDERS
Mentorship
Learn from experienced founders, business owners, and industry leaders.
Education
Gain practical business knowledge through structured founder development programs.
Accountability
Stay focused and maintain momentum through ongoing support and guidance.
Implementation
Build real deliverables and execute strategies that support launch and growth.
WHAT FOUNDER SAY
"Ed's technical and detailed approach helped me turn an idea into reality while avoiding costly mistakes. I trust his judgment completely."
Ben Gunning
Founder & CEO, ForeShot
"Ed Lallier is an exceptional entrepreneurship educator and mentor who has a unique ability to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform ideas into viable businesses. He empowers founders with the skills, confidence, and guidance needed to launch and grow successful ventures."
Oscar Zepda Cagide
Co-Founder, OMZE Tequila
I've watched Ed grow from a Blue Startups founder into a successful entrepreneur, business leader, and mentor. He brings real-world experience and practical insight that founders can immediately apply.
Chenoa Farnsworth
Co-Founder & Manager Partner, Blue Startups
Stop planning. Go get a customer.
Book thirty minutes with a Founder Advisor. You'll leave the call knowing which program fits and what the next four weeks look like.
Every consultation starts with a short assessment  · or write to ed@businesslaunchgroup.com