Join the Boost Pad Community

Empower emerging entrepreneurs!

We’re committed to transforming innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises and enhancing economic mobility in Charlotte. Your insights will help create a thriving community for all entrepreneurs.

Subject Matter Expert Board Member

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

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

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.

Meet Our Team

— LEADERSHIP TEAM —

Joan T Randall

Co-Executive Director

— SENIOR TEAM —

— BOARD MEMBERS —

DJ Baudhuin

Board Member