Meet Our Team
— LEADERSHIP TEAM —
— SENIOR TEAM —
John J. Martin
Entrepreneur-In-Residence
Trudi B. Parson
Entrepreneur-In-Residence
Mark Babaran
VP - Head of Administration
— BOARD MEMBERS —
We Can Help You,
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.
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.