About Us

The Boost Pad is the premier incubator for emerging entrepreneurs—those who dream bigger, scale faster, and elevate their communities. We believe that entrepreneurs are the key to unlocking economic mobility and transforming underserved markets. Our mission is to build thriving, high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystems in Charlotte, NC, and beyond.


At The Boost Pad, we create a ripple effect by empowering entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential. We provide the resources, mentorship, and connections needed to accelerate growth, enabling them to scale faster and give back to the ecosystem that supports them.


To further amplify our impact, The Boost Pad is building a platform to invest in the entrepreneurs we support, ensuring their long-term success. Through this initiative, we aim to foster a new wave of innovation and economic prosperity, with our sights set on driving significant change in underrepresented markets.

Our Vision

By providing the necessary resources underrepresented founders need to build their businesses, we’ll build a new Charlotte.

Our Mission

We believe in the mission to bring forth founders and businesses that will increase our community’s economic mobility and equality.

Our Impact

The Boost Pad makes a big impact by supporting underrepresented founders and fostering impactful businesses. We've raised funding, created 75+ jobs, and driven economic mobility, with 110 success stories reshaping Charlotte's startup scene and promoting diversity across the region.

How Can We Assist You

The Boost Pad provides the necessary resources underrepresented founders need to create solutions, build impactful businesses, and increase Charlotte’s economic mobility.

Lift as we Climb

We create lasting value by mentoring and uplifting the next wave of innovators.

Founder First

We prioritize founders in every decision and are committed to championing their journey at every stage.

Built on Trust

Our community thrives on integrity, transparency, and unwavering support for each other’s success.

Stronger Together

Collaboration fuels our progress — we break down barriers and build across industries and borders.

Our Operating Model

We identify and empower high-potential founders by scouting globally, recognizing breakthrough ideas, and inviting them to engage in our tailored growth programs.


We support Boost Pad founders with a robust network of mentors, deep industry connections, and exclusive access to strategic resources.


We spotlight Boost Pad founders as trailblazers, amplifying their stories and creating pathways for them to guide and inspire emerging entrepreneurs.


We invest in Boost Pad founders by facilitating capital connections and leveraging opportunities to fuel sustainable growth.


We shape the future of innovation by producing original insights, fostering conversations, and utilizing data-driven strategies to accelerate entrepreneurial success.