The Boost Pad

The Boost Pad Providing Curriculum, Community, and Capital for women and minority, early-stage founders
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🎉 A huge thank you to Reavis Ford, Bert Bader IV, & First Citizens Bank for supporting entrepreneurship and innovation i...
06/03/2026

🎉 A huge thank you to Reavis Ford, Bert Bader IV, & First Citizens Bank for supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Charlotte.

Last week, The Boost Pad was honored to receive a contribution that will help us continue providing founders, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, education, and connections they need to grow.

Partnerships like these make a real difference. When organizations invest in entrepreneurs, they’re investing in stronger businesses, stronger communities, and future economic growth.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create more opportunities for founders across our region.

âť“Where do entrepreneurs actually find capital?âť“How do founders secure funding when traditional financing feels out of r...
06/02/2026

âť“Where do entrepreneurs actually find capital?

âť“How do founders secure funding when traditional financing feels out of reach?

âť“What are investors, lenders, and funding partners looking for right now?

If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you won’t want to miss Community Access to Capital sponsored by

Join founders, investors, lenders, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of high-value networking, real-world funding insights, and practical strategies you can apply to your business immediately. Hear directly from entrepreneurs who have successfully raised capital, connect with organizations actively supporting small businesses, and gain access to conversations that founders often spend years trying to get in the room for. The best part? REGISTRATION IS COMPLETELY FREE -> https://gqr.sh/D6Es

A special thank you to our featured fireside chat speaker and our incredible panelists:

🔹 Manuel Campbell
🔹 Dr. Shante’ Williams, MBA
🔹 Wesley Head
🔹 Cleave Jenkins
🔹 Matthew Winston

The people, connections, and opportunities in the room could help shape your next move as a founder.

Whether you’re launching your first venture, growing an existing business, or preparing for your next stage of growth, now is the time to start building the relationships that matter.

Seats are limited and this is one conversation you do not want to hear about after the fact.

đź“… June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
đź“Ť 2400 Greenland Ave,
Register today and secure your spot. -> https://gqr.sh/D6Es

💡 Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and small business owners.That’s why we’r...
05/29/2026

đź’ˇ Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and small business owners.

That’s why we’re excited to invite the community to Community Access to Capital sponsored by Ally an evening designed to connect founders, investors, lenders, and ecosystem leaders for real conversations about funding and growth.

Join us as we explore pathways to debt and equity capital, hear firsthand experiences from successful entrepreneurs, and gain practical insights from experts actively supporting businesses across our region.

A special thank you to our featured fireside chat speaker  and our incredible panelists:
🔹 Manuel Campbell
🔹 Dr. Shante’ Williams, MBA’
🔹 Wesley Head
🔹 Cleave Jenkins
🔹 Matthew Winston

Whether you’re launching your first venture, growing an existing business, or simply looking to better understand the funding landscape, this event is for you.

đź“… June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
đź“Ť 2400 Greenland Ave, Do Greater, Inc. | Sparkhouse Charlotte |

Register today and join us for an evening of connection, education, and opportunity.

Huge thank you to and Matt Villmer for hosting an incredible Pro Bono Legal 101 session for Boost Pad Cohort 12 at Do ...
05/28/2026

Huge thank you to and Matt Villmer for hosting an incredible Pro Bono Legal 101 session for Boost Pad Cohort 12 at Do Greater Charlotte.

Founders learned about building businesses the right way from the start — including business formation, contracts, protecting intellectual property, managing risk, worker classification, ownership agreements, and building companies with long-term growth and exit strategies in mind.

One of the biggest takeaways: great businesses are built with strong foundations, not just great ideas.

Also shoutout to cohort member Beyond Amazing Donuts for catering the session with some incredible donuts 🍩



Huge thank you to Climb and Matt Villmer for hosting an incredible Pro Bono Legal 101 session for Boost Pad Cohort 12 at Do Greater Charlotte.

Founders learned about building businesses the right way from the start — including business formation, contracts, protecting intellectual property, managing risk, worker classification, ownership agreements, and building companies with long-term growth and exit strategies in mind.

One of the biggest takeaways: great businesses are built with strong foundations, not just great ideas.

Also shoutout to cohort member Beyond Amazing Donuts for catering the session with some incredible donuts 🍩



Also shoutout to cohort member .a.donuts.clt for catering the session with some incredible donuts 🍩

Ideas are being built. Pitches are being refined. A new group of founders is getting ready to take the stage.Join us on ...
05/26/2026

Ideas are being built. Pitches are being refined. A new group of founders is getting ready to take the stage.

Join us on June 24th as Cohort 12 presents the businesses, ideas, and momentum they’ve been building throughout the program.

This is more than a pitch night, it’s a community event celebrating entrepreneurship, collaboration, and Charlotte’s growing startup ecosystem.

05/22/2026

5 weeks until Cohort 12 becomes Boost Pad graduates.

Over the past few months, these founders have worked through entrepreneurial mindset development, branding, market validation, leadership, sales strategy, legal education, and business finance — all while building real companies in real time.

From late-night work sessions to live workshops and pitch qualifiers, Cohort 12 has been building nonstop.

05/08/2026

For some, it starts with passion.
For others, it starts with building stability and securing freedom.

For Champagne, entrepreneurship is about creating something that lasts, not just for today, but for the future.

That’s what brought her to The Boost Pad.

🚨 FINAL HOURS TO MAKE AN IMPACT 🚨Your guess isn’t just a shot, it helps us keep building programs, supporting founders, ...
05/06/2026

🚨 FINAL HOURS TO MAKE AN IMPACT 🚨

Your guess isn’t just a shot, it helps us keep building programs, supporting founders, and investing in our community.

We’re participating in Birdies for Better, a fundraising challenge tied to the Truist Championship.
With a $20 donation, you can guess the total number of birdies scored during tournament play for a chance to win an Audi Q5 lease, $10,000, or exclusive VIP experiences.

Every dollar goes directly to The Boost Pad, helping us fund entrepreneurs, mentorship, and real opportunities right here in our community.

⛳ Help us finish strong: https://p2p.onecause.com/truistbfb/charity/the-boost-pad

⏳ Ends today at 6 PM.

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2400 Greenland Ave
Charlotte, NC
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