Welcome to Crowd Bootstrap
We empower ordinary people to use AI to solve everyday problems.
We democratize entrepreneurship
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Africa Beyond Aid®
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Our 5-Step Business Model & Collaborators
01
Government innovation Program, Land & Permits
02
Build an Innovation Hub
03
TV Show To Select Startups
04
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.
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.
2
Innovation Hub
Collaboration with an Innovation hub builder/ operator in the USA.
3
Source AI Startups
Collaboration with a reality show producer and influencer, as host, for a public contest to select startups.
4
Incubate AI Startups
Collaboration with an international startup accelerator.
5
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.
Board of Advisors
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.”
Mark Lawrence, Founder, Crowd Bootstrap
Mark Lawrence 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 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 center 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.
Existing Land Commitments for Our AI Innovation Hubs
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.