Blake Caldwell

Blake Caldwell is a seasoned entrepreneur, currently serving as the CEO & Co-Founder of Startup Boost, a global mentorship driven pre-accelerator focused on helping promising startups secure funding. His dedication to fostering community building is evident through his various ventures.

Beyond his role at Startup Boost, Blake is the mastermind behind 2332 Collective, a platform dedicated to music production and festivals aimed at enriching West LA's music scene. Additionally, he is the brainchild behind The MoGuard, a unique consumer product designed to protect mustaches.

Prior to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Blake honed his skills in software development and company building. His educational background is impressive, including studies at Thacher, UCLA Extension, and a Master of Science in Engineering from the Johns Hopkins University.

Blake's academic journey also includes a Medical Sciences Certificate from Drexel University College of Medicine, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University. He further expanded his knowledge base through studies at the University of Westminster.

His professional journey includes key roles such as CEO, Co-Founder of FoundersBoost (formerly Startup Boost), Lead, Co-Founder of 2332 Collective, and CEO, Co-Founder of MoGuard Inc. Blake's experience extends to serving as Co-Director at Startup Next Los Angeles, a Techstars program powered by Google for Entrepreneurs.

Blake's early career includes pivotal positions such as CEO, CTO, Founder of Larc Chat, Consultant in Software Development at iCRco, Lead Software Development Engineer at iCRco, and Software Development Engineer at iCRco. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a robust skill set to lead and innovate in the entrepreneurial landscape.