Pioneering Tech Ecosystem Development

A non-profit organization that focuses on economic mobility & ecosystem development through long-term support and investments

Our Mission

We inspire, support, and fund the next generation of young tech entrepreneurs, driving economic mobility and jobs in underserved communities. Through purpose-driven education and mentorship, we guide emerging tech startups from ideation to Series A.

Partnering with educational institutions, accelerators, and GDG networks, our non-profit scales its impact, fostering tech ecosystems and leading the AI era equitably.

We impact our community by offering

AI Academy

Inspires ideation through free workshops, hands-on boot camps, StartathonAI hackathons, and AI clubs in schools and underserved communities. VCs shape StartathonAI parameters according to industry needs and forecasts.

Cultivator

Validates startup ideas through mentorship, community support, and non-dilutive funding to build MVPs and achieve market traction. Our partners and tech community host hackathons to prototype MVPs.

Foundry

Support the product-market fit stage and scale startups to Series A with investment, mentoring, and VC connections. Partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and universities ensure young founders achieve product-market fit and growth.

Ecosystem Benefits

Building a Local Tech Community

Educate and inspire inclusively
Economic growth and mobility
Talent retention and acquisition
Regional positioning as an Innovation Hub

Founders

End-to-end support - from ideation to Series A
Non-dilutive funding through PRIs and SAFEs
World-class mentorship
Access to an Expert Tech Community

Venture Capitalists, Accelerators, Incubators

Influence the startup pipeline
Curated, de-risked deal flow
Improved due diligence
Co-investment opportunities
Early talent insight
Early-stage impact investing

Our timeline

Current Achievements

Founded Google Developer Group (GDG) Annapolis and Baltimore, and collaborated with several GDG groups in the DMV area to host tech events and training sessions.

Collaborating with local accelerators, incubators, Tech Councils, and Universities (ongoing).
Launched AI Academy and competitions like StartathonAI, impacting over 500 people.
Piloted Cultivator

Q4 2025

Form a Board of Directors with expertise in AI, VC, non-profit, grant writing, and community leaders.

2026

Raise $500K (40% seed funding, 30% operations, 20% marketing, 10% events).

Impact over 1000+ people and inspire 10+ projects through educational, hands-on training events, and competitions like StartathonAI.
Formally launch the Cultivator.

2027

Impact over 2000+ people and inspire 20+ projects through educational, hands-on training events, and competitions like StartathonAI.
Launch 10 startups

2028

Launch 20 startups total.
Impact over 3000+ people and inspire 30+ projects through educational, hands-on training events, and competitions like StartathonAI.
Secure $5M in follow-on funding.