Launch Scout

About Launch Scout

Launch Scout is a Cincinnati, Ohio product development and design agency founded in 2009 by Bill Barnett, Chris Nelson, and Doug Alcorn. Their 11-to-50-person team specializes in Ruby on Rails, Elixir, custom software, web and mobile app development, and strategic consulting. Known for providing strategic input beyond simple execution, they integrate seamlessly with client teams and offer mentorship and knowledge transfer alongside development. Projects typically range from $20,000 to $50,000.

Who Launch Scout Is Best For

Launch Scout is the right partner for companies building on Rails or Elixir stacks who want engineers that also think strategically about product direction. Their mentorship and knowledge transfer focus makes them valuable for teams trying to grow internal capability. Cincinnati-area clients and remote SaaS companies with $5K+ project budgets benefit from their collaborative, advisor-style engagement model.

Why Choose Launch Scout

Things to Consider

Launch Scout Services

Selected Work

Parker Dewey Micro-Internships Platform

Parker Dewey

Launch Scout is the technology partner behind Parker Dewey’s Micro-Internship Platform, building and evolving the product that connects students with short-term professional projects.

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Council on Aging Home Care Platform

Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio

COA partnered with Launch Scout to build a platform that addresses the home care crisis by connecting home care workers with care recipients across Southwest Ohio.

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Chegg Scholarships

Chegg

Launch Scout helped Chegg consolidate and automate scholarship discovery so students can find more funding for college with less tedious manual research.

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