Blake Caldwell

Blake Caldwell is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO and co-founder of FoundersBoost, a global pre-accelerator program designed to support early-stage tech startups. Founded in 2017, FoundersBoost has rapidly expanded, operating in over 20 startup ecosystems across North America, Europe, and Africa. Under Caldwell's leadership, the organization has assisted more than 350 startups in securing over $115 million in investments.123

Professional Background

Caldwell's career began in the tech industry as a Software Development Engineer at iCRco in 2009. He has since held various roles, including co-founding several companies:

• Larc Chat (2012): Served as CEO and CTO.
• MoGuard Inc (2014): Co-founded a company focused on innovative consumer products.
• 2332 Collective (2016): Co-founded this music and entertainment events company in Los Angeles.

Before establishing FoundersBoost, he was also the co-director of Startup Next Los Angeles, a Techstars program that prepared startups for accelerators and seed investments.123

Education

Caldwell holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University.
• A Medical Sciences Certificate from Drexel University College of Medicine.
• A Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.3

Vision and Impact

Caldwell is passionate about fostering community and supporting underrepresented founders. FoundersBoost operates without taking equity or charging fees from participating startups, emphasizing accessibility and mentorship for diverse entrepreneurs.12