About Us

Michael Walsh | Principal

mwalsh@launchpadboston.com
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Prior to founding Launchpad Boston, Michael's earlier media and marketing profession began in broadcast television, as a news producer for ABC in Providence, Rhode Island. His transition to print media bestowed upon him several marketing and creative awards from the New England Press Association - while with The Boston Herald and Banker & Tradesman. Michael's creative and entrepreneurial vision is a unique complement to his business and technological acumen. His most recent executive representation was with Equity One - a national small capital real estate lender. As VP Marketing, for the division, Michael structured and extended the company's corporate branding through contemporary and traditional integrated channels. He believes that good stories are the foundation of successful brands. His proudest endeavors have come through creating and chairing several charity events, including: The Home for Little Wanderers, Hospice of The South Shore and AMVETs.

Will Samatis | Artist, Animation

wsamatis@gmail.com
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Will is an experienced artist with amazing problem solving skills and exceptional software comprehension. Possessing an expansive style, Will is accustomed to performing in tight deadline-driven environments. Will's work has been featured in the National Art Institute, and awarded by The New England Press for various illustrations. His skill set is constant update. He works on: Animation, Illustration, 3D Modeling/Texturing, Effects Creation, Rigging/Skinning, Video Editing/Compositing

Brandon Henson | Developer

bhenson@launchpadboston.com
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Brandon has developed dozens of web sites over the past five years, coding for several highly secure and sensitive financial corporations and e-commerce sites. As the technology and standards continually evolve, Brandon meets and achieves the demands of the clients and always delivers beautifully orchestrated, custom managed web design. He accepted the 2012 Best Web Site by The National Association of Real Estate Editors for his development of TheRealReporter.com.

Bill Samatis | Creative PM

bsamatis@launchpadboston.com
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Bill has the knack, experience and knowledge of managing and completing multiple projects simultaneously. An experienced creative manager, Bill is an accomplished artist as well as an award winning production manager for several print and digital publications. His detail to deliver the highest professional quality of work is something clients have come to appreciate and expect; weather he is developing a new identity for a start-up venture, or working on design layout for a prestigious university.