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About Us

We started Launch Learn because we got tired of watching smart people struggle with the people part of leadership. You can know your numbers cold, manage a budget perfectly, and still derail a team with poor communication or unclear direction. That's where we come in. Our approach is practical—no fluff, no corporate jargon. We work with leaders who genuinely want to get better, who understand that their growth directly impacts everyone around them. Whether you're managing your first team or running a division, we've got the tools and experience to help you lead with more confidence and clarity.

Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.

Why Choose Us

  • Experienced TeamOur professionals have decades of combined experience. We've seen it all and know how to handle any challenge.
  • Quality GuaranteedWe stand behind our work with comprehensive guarantees. If you're not satisfied, we'll make it right.
  • Fair PricingTransparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees. You'll always know exactly what you're paying for.
  • Proven ResultsThousands of satisfied customers and a track record of successful projects speak for themselves.

Meet Our Team

The people behind Launch Learn

Elena Popescu

Elena Popescu

Founder & Lead Trainer

15 years leading teams in manufacturing and tech before launching Launch Learn. She's trained 347+ leaders and still gets energized by watching someone have that 'aha' moment about their own blind spots.

Mihai Dumitrescu

Mihai Dumitrescu

Senior Facilitator

Spent a decade in HR before joining us. Specializes in difficult team dynamics and helping leaders navigate conflict without making things worse. Straight talker. Coffee enthusiast.

Cristina Ionescu

Cristina Ionescu

Executive Coach

Works one-on-one with leaders on communication and decision-making. Her clients appreciate her directness and the fact she's never read from a script. Background in organizational psychology.

We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.

Our Story

Launch Learn began in 2011 when our founder, having spent 15 years in corporate leadership roles, realized most training programs missed the mark. They were either too theoretical or too focused on personality types rather than actual skill-building. So she decided to do something different. Starting with just a handful of clients in Bucharest, we've worked with 347 leaders across Romania and beyond. Our methods have evolved, but our core belief hasn't: leaders develop best through honest feedback, real scenarios, and consistent practice.

2015

Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals

2018

Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers

2021

Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size

2024

Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate

Our Story

Our Mission & Our Vision

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Our Mission

Help leaders become the best version of themselves through practical training that sticks. We focus on real challenges—the difficult conversations, the tough decisions, the moments that define a team's culture. Our job is making sure you're ready for all of it.

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Our Vision

A world where strong leadership is common, not exceptional. Where people actually want to come to work because they're led well. We're building that one leader at a time, one conversation at a time.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Honesty

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That's where real growth starts. No sugar-coating, no avoiding the hard truths.

Practicality

Every tool we teach gets used Monday morning. We're not interested in concepts that look good in a PowerPoint but don't work in the real world.

Consistency

Leadership isn't something you do once and you're done. It's a continuous practice. We help you build habits that actually stick.

Respect

We respect that you're busy. We respect that you're doing your best. And we respect the challenges your team faces every single day.

Our Approach

Our approach combines proven methods with modern tools. We start with discovery, align on goals, plan clearly, and execute with quality checks at every step.

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