Program Overview
Innovators Xcelerator
A four-week intensive program for young innovators. This is not just a program, it’s a launchpad. You’ll gain the tools, confidence, and community to unlock opportunities for yourself and your future.
Whether you dream of launching a business, starting a side hustle, or building career skills, this program will challenge you to think differently, act boldly, and grow faster than you imagined.
THE NEW MODEL
MINDSET
FOR SUCCESS
BOOST
YOUR SKILLS
ACTION
FOR RESULTS
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
By the end of this program, you will:
- Turn challenges into opportunities
- Solve problems creatively and with confidence
- Test and validate ideas before investing time or money
- Gain skills in communication, sales, and negotiations
- Deliver a polished business pitch to an audience of mentors and professionals
- Leave with a personal 90-day income action plan
- Join an ongoing community to help and support you
- Have access to TheInspireLab.ai AI coach to practice and get feedback on your new skills
Program
Overview
Week 1
Mindset for Success
Theme: From Stuck to Possibility
Goal: Build confidence and start seeing problems as opportunities
WEEK 2
Customer Discovery & Interviews
Theme: Problem Discovery + Customer Thinking, Interview Outside Guests
Goal: Learn to validate problems worth solving and practice testing quick solutions
WEEK 3
Sell First & Test Ideas
Theme: Business Case Thinking + Sales Skills
Goal: Prove your idea by pitching and attempting sales before investing time or money. Learn to turn problems into solutions, build compelling arguments and practice sales skills
WEEK 4
Pitch & Action Plan
Theme: Storytelling, Confidence, and Real-World Application
Goal: Build confidence presenting ideas and create action plans for earning money
WEEK 5
Graduation: Pitch Party
Theme: Confidence in Action
Goal: Share ideas publicly, build networks, and celebrate success.
FOLLOW-THROUGH
Online Community, AI Coach & Resources
Theme: Confidence in Action Continued
Goal: Building a community to continue the learning and opportunities
Street2Ivy
FACULTY DIRECTORS
Tavares Brewington
Founder, Street2Ivy
Tavares Brewington, JD, MBA, is the founder of Street2Ivy and a senior executive in compliance and risk management. Raised in South Florida, Tavares overcame early challenges to earn degrees from The College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, and Cornell. His career spans leadership roles across federal government service, global healthcare enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies. Through Street2Ivy, Tavares empowers entrepreneurs from underserved communities, inspired by his own journey from humble beginnings.
Erin Moran McCormick
Founder, The School for Inspiring Leaders
Erin Moran McCormick is a technology and leadership expert, founder of three companies, and former EVP of Innovation at Tour24 where she helped grow the company from concept to multimillion-dollar valuation. She has developed award-winning programs for clients like Amazon and Comcast. Erin was Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centers at Babson College and UMass Boston, earned certificates from MIT and Stanford, and a B.A. from Smith College. As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host, Erin is dedicated to inspiring leaders to take action, and drive innovation for positive change.
INNOVATORS XCELERATOR PROGRAM
APPLY TODAY
Oct 25 – Nov 20 In person program Saturdays 10 – noon – Seaport Boston
