Welcome to Crowd Bootstrap
We empower ordinary people to use AI to solve everyday problems.
We democratize entrepreneurship
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Our 5-Step Business Model & Collaborators
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Government innovation Program, Land & Permits
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Build an Innovation Hub
03
TV Show To Select Startups
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12-Month Incubator for 20 Startups
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Startups exit into an AI funding Platform
Our AI Innovation hub empowers ordinary people to leverage AI Agents to solve everyday problems.
Crowd Bootstrap's Stakeholders
Entrepreneurs
Access AI tools, training, mentorship, and funding.
Governments
Reimagine profitable solutions to socioeconomic problems.
Investors
Fund high impact AI startups that energize emerging markets.
Communities
Equal access to AI, Jobs, problem solving, and economic growth.
30 Second Pitch for Our AI Innovation Hub
Why Us?
For the past 25 years, we have leveraged emerging technologies to solve high impact problems for Fortune 500 companies.
Reimagine and Leapfrog with AI
Now we empower AI Entrepreneurs to develop profitable solutions to high priority socio-economic challenges.
Why Now?
AI democratizes knowledge, making it free.
Now ordinary people can use prompt engineering to transform their ideas into high impact products and services in weeks at little cost. This democratizes entrepreneurship.
The world’s nascent AI infrastructure empowers entrepreneurs, in emerging economies, to leapfrog generations of missed technological evolution allowing ordinary people to compete on a global scale.
AI also enables mass customization which optimizes individual efficiency, value and wealth.
Exponential Growth Rate of AI
AI Startup Accelerator Designed for Emerging Markets
AI Innovation Hub
Selection
AI Incubation
Exit
Startup Selection Process
AI
Tools
AI
Training
AI
Education
AI
Mentorship
10x Better Solutions to Everyday Problems
Business Model
Problem-Solution Fit
Product-Market Fit
Go To Market
Benefits
- Develop profitable solutions to public problems.
- Equal access to AI, entrepreneurship and funding.
- Deliver education, training, jobs, economic growth, hope.
- Regional leadership through AI.
AI Entrepreneurship Production Line
1
Location
Government Collaboration for land, permits, and SEZ options.
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Innovation Hub
Collaboration with an Innovation hub builder/ operator in the USA.
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Source AI Startups
Collaboration with a reality show producer and influencer, as host, for a public contest to select startups.
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Incubate AI Startups
Collaboration with an international startup accelerator.
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Startup Exit
Collaboration with a funding
platform for AI Agents.
Our example startups that leverage AI & Web3 to develop profitable solutions for government priorities:
- Tokenization of natural resources.
- Fintech products for asset-backed stable coins.
- AI apprenticeship program.
- Monetization of virtual assets.
- Financial freedom through passive income.
- Affordable loans for disadvantaged communities.
- Mobilization of diaspora funding and expertise.
- Forest protection and land reclamation.
- Sponsorship for biodiversity.
- Startup airdrops for local communities.
Sample Startups
Afunity – A marketplace for tokenizing natural resources that enables sustainable monetization of gold mines without extraction. This innovative approach preserves the environment by generating value from natural assets without depletion or ecological harm.
MicroInvestor.AI – We empower our community to achieve financial freedom through passive income. Our engaging, short-form content, seamlessly blends financial and business knowledge with entertainment, guiding viewers on their journey from consumers to entrepreneurs—and ultimately, to investors who build and maximize their wealth through smart, sustainable passive income strategies.
Carbon Collectible NFTs – We monetize biodiversity by subdividing forests into 1-hectare blocks. We identify, and tokenize, the biodiversity within each block. We use Web3 sponsorship, to monetize and preserve these undervalued ecosystems.
Automated Micro Loans – We automate micro loans for disadvantaged communities with strong affinity. Borrowers set their desired loan amount and target interest rate, while our system leverages affinity data to automate approval decisions. This is fully decentralized Web3 lending, which ensures seamless and fair, data-driven financial inclusion.
Review of Our AI Innovation Hub
Existing Land Commitments for Our AI Innovation Hubs
India is an excellent country for an AI innovation hub due to the government’s Startup India initiative, its strong tech ecosystem, large talent pool, cost advantages, and growing AI adoption across industries. India produces 1.5 million+ engineers annually and ranks among the top AI startup ecosystems globally with over 4,000 AI-focused startups.
A large site near Accra has been allocated for the AI Innovation Hub. Ghana’s vibrant tech and startup ecosystem uses AI to power FinTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech. The government’s pro-business policies foster digital transformation and AI integration, while their fast growing, tech-savvy youth benefit from AI programs at top-tier universities.
A great location in Georgetown has been allocated for the AI Innovation Hub. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, driven by oil and gas, Guyana is prioritizing technology, digital innovation, and entrepreneurship as key sectors for economic diversification. It’s smart city developments, create ideal environments for AI-driven advancements.
The AI Innovation Hub owns land in Juan Dolio. The Dominican Republic is promoting digitalization, AI adoption, entrepreneurship and innovation. Additionally, it offers attractive tax incentives for tech startups and foreign investors, particularly within special economic zones, making it an ideal environment for AI-driven growth.
Locations for Our Initial AI Innovation Hubs
AI Village in Shai Hills, Ghana
The Shai Hills location is demarcated by the yellow shape.
Shai Hills
AI Village at Shai Hills, is the location for the first AI Hub in Ghana. Aflao, in the Volta Region, is next on the wait list. Our vision is to add one AI Innovation Hub per Region in Ghana and also expand to other countries in Africa.
Michael Edem Afordoanyi President Miknel Consult
“We are thrilled to introduce the first AI Innovation Hub to Ghana. It’s a perfect complement to our adjacent ‘New Accra City’ real estate development. As part of our commitment to economic growth through innovation, we have dedicated 100 acres of prime land in Shai Hills for the Hub. These complementary projects have created a dynamic ecosystem for AI-driven entrepreneurship and technological advancement.”
AI Village in Georgetown, Guyana
Guyana
By 2029, Guyana’s GDP is forecasted to reach approximately $31.7 billion, marking a 38% increase from 2024. This remarkable economic expansion is fueled by the oil boom and positions Guyana as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies in the coming years.
Charles Ceres, philanthropist
“To empower entrepreneurs to proactively identify and address local challenges before they hinder Guyana’s projected rapid economic growth, I have allocated my land as the future site for AI Village in Georgetown.
AI Village in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic
The light blue marker indicates the location of AI Village in Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macoris.
Juan Dolio
Juan Dolio is a seaside community in the province of San Pedro de Macoris on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic.
Antonio Ramos, CFO Comino Investments
“We have already acquired the land for the AI Innovation Hub. Our Hub will incubate then direct AI entrepreneurship to unlock local impediments to economic growth.”
Case Study - Design for "AI Village in Juan Dolio"
Sub-Division
16 x 5-Bedroom Homes, 2 x 3-Bedroom Homes, 20 x 2-Bedroom Homes + Co-Working Spaces
5-Bedroom Home – Front
5-Bedroom Home – Back
5-Bedroom Home – First Floor
5-Bedroom Home – Second Floor
3-Bedroom Home – Front
3-Bedroom Home – Back
3-Bedroom Home – First Floor
3-Bedroom Home – Second Floor
2-Bedroom Condo – Front
2-Bedroom Condo – Back
2-Bedroom Condo – First Floor
Board of Advisors and Selected Team Members
Togbui Fiti V: Bridging Tradition and Innovation
President Mahama and Togbui Fiti V
Togbui Fiti V will faciliate the expansion to other countries in Africa. He is the President of the Forum of Kings, Queens, Sultans, Sheiks, and Traditional leaders for the whole of Africa. He is also the Paramount Chief and President of the Aflao Traditional Council, overseeing the traditional governance and ceremonial functions of his people. His kingdom spans territories across Ghana, Togo, and Benin, because these lands were arbitrarily divided by colonial borders during the 1885 partitioning of Africa, which disregarded long-standing traditional boundaries.
Deeply proud of his people’s rich history and cultural heritage, Togbui Fiti V also embraces the transformative potential of modern technology. A passionate AI and blockchain advocate, he sees DAOs, DeFi, Stablecoins and Crypto as tools to redefine economic opportunities and tackle social challenges faced by his community.
Togbui Fiti V welcomes innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to visit his traditional area—whether for business exploration or leisure. His invitation is clear:
“Bring your knowledge, skills, and goodwill. Learn about our challenges and opportunities. Work with our people to leverage AI, the blockchain and other technologies to develop sustainable solutions—while building profitable ventures. Within our modest means, we will support you in achieving profit with purpose. We invite you to do well by doing good. Let me know when you plan to visit us.”
David L. McConico, Fiduciary and Investment Professional
David L. McConico is a fiduciary and an investment professional. He has a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience in investment management, finance, accounting and strategic planning. He is an Investment Banking and General Principal (Series 24) and a Private Securities Representative/investment professional (Series 63, 79, and 82) with Golden Eagle Securities, Inc. a FINRA member Broker/Dealer Investment Bank that specializes in private securities investments. He is also the founder and president of Saveyour Capital Inc, a financial consulting firm providing research, marketing, and education of financial services for digital assets.
David is also the founder and chairman of the Financial Education and Economic Transformation Center, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization providing economic empowerment opportunities to youth and households in underserved communities since 2002.
David has been an invited speaker at many investment conferences in the United States on subjects including asset allocation, investment strategy, emerging managers, emerging markets, real estate, private equity, and digital assets. David’s experience as a former Certified Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountant add to his financial insights and knowledge base.
David holds a BS degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance both from the University of Colorado at Denver. He also holds a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology.
David holds a DACFP Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets.
Business Partner: Social Media, TV Show Producer
We are collaborating with a Hollywood industry insider to find the ideal producer for our social media TV show that is dedicated to startup selection. The show’s mission is to narrow down a large pool of startup applicants to the top 20 that we will accept into our AI Innovation Hub each year.
Each episode of the TV show will feature selected entrepreneurs pitching their startups in front of a panel of industry experts, who will ask insightful questions and provide feedback on each startup’s potential for success in their respective industries.
Additionally, the show will allow viewers to vote for their favorite startups, assessing them from the market’s perspective—considering whether they would buy the startup’s products or services. This interactive process enables our AI Innovation Hub to harness the “wisdom of the crowd”, ensuring that we select the most promising and market-ready startups.
Business Partner: Startup Accelerator
We are in the final stages of selecting the ideal startup accelerator to develop and operate a structured curriculum for our AI Innovation Hubs. The accelerator’s mission is to fast-track each startup’s progress from acceptance into our AI Innovation Hub to graduation within 12 months.
Graduation is defined as achieving readiness for a compliant token sale, leveraging fundraising platforms that operate under exemptions such as Regulations D, A, or CF.
A critical factor in our startup selection process is the likelihood that a startup can reach funding readiness within 12 months. The goal is to ensure they have the tools and business strategy needed for a successful launch.
Business Partner: Funding Platform
We are in the final stages of selecting the best funding platform for our startups, that offer a compliant exit option for the graduates of our AI Innovation Hubs.
These funding platforms offer early liquidity for initial investors while allowing the general public to invest in startups much earlier than the traditional startup lifecycle. Historically, high-growth startups take 5 to 10 years to achieve IPO readiness. During this time the general public is excluded from each startup’s most lucrative growth phase.
In contrast, our business model democratizes access to early-stage investment opportunities. These funding platforms comply with regulations, inform investors with essential insights, and simplify the investment process. This makes it easier than ever for the general public to invest in the next wave of innovation while complying with required consumer protections.
Mark Lawrence, Founder, Crowd Bootstrap
Mark Lawrence developed the Crowd Bootstrap business model and is a seasoned technology and business leader with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and transformation for Fortune 500 companies. His expertise spans financial services, retail, healthcare, life sciences, security, and data centers, with a focus on business transformation and application modernization. His business experience spans more than 20 countries.
Mark has led high-performing teams to extraordinary success, including the launch of a web portal that scaled from $0 to $1 billion in revenue within 12 months and the management of a billing system processing $6 billion annually. His responsibilities encompass program management, operations, finance, and governance, including legal, compliance, privacy, audit, and information security.
He holds a B.Sc. in Physics and Electronics, an MBA in International Business, and professional certifications including PMP and Six Sigma Green Belt. A recognized innovator, Mark is also the holder of 11 USPTO patents, 3 for Crowd Bootstrap, reflecting his commitment to cutting-edge solutions that drive business and economic growth.
Jason Bullen, Innovation Hub, Director
Jason Bullen is a seasoned real estate development executive with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale commercial and mixed-use projects. As Vice President of Real Estate at Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation, he played a key role in the East End Maker Hub, an innovative manufacturing and technology Innovation Hub in Houston. His expertise spans project financing, construction management, and leasing strategies that drive economic growth and job creation.
With a strong background in construction management, urban development, and strategic execution, Jason has successfully overseen projects valued at up to $2 billion. His skills in cost optimization, contract negotiation, and stakeholder coordination have led to significant cost savings and improved project efficiency.
Jason holds an Executive MBA from Cornell University and Queen’s University, along with advanced degrees in Construction Management and Community Development. A LEED Accredited professional, he is also pursuing his PMP certification, reinforcing his dedication to sustainable and impactful real estate development.