# Boost

LOI’s 12-month residency for founders who’ve found product–market fit and are ready to scale. Strengthen your systems, grow your team, and build the leadership to take your venture to the next level.

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## Program Overview

### From founder to company leader.

Already generating revenue? Let’s scale.

Boost is LOI’s 12-month residency for founders who have achieved product–market fit and are ready to scale. Through six Deep Dive Days per year, small accountability groups, and access to LOI’s national expert network, you’ll build the systems, team, and mindset to grow sustainably and lead with confidence.

Boost runs two streams — Scale and Growth — to meet you at your stage. 47% of each cohort are returning LOI alumni, and founders come from 7+ provinces across Canada.

### Who's it for

- **Founders at product–market fit**  
  You’ve found what works and are ready to pour fuel on the fire — scaling customers, revenue, and team.

- **Expanding into new markets**  
  You’re moving beyond your first market and need the strategy, systems, and network to do it right.

- **Shifting from builder to leader**  
  You’re growing a team and stepping into your role as CEO — not just the person writing code or closing deals.

- **Building for sustainability**  
  You want to grow without burning out — building systems and culture that last well beyond you.

## What to Expect

### Six Deep Dive Days. A full year of support.

**Deep Dive 01**  
Team Building & Leadership  
- Moving from founder to CEO  
- Hiring, onboarding, and retaining talent  
- Building culture that scales with you  
- Managing performance and difficult conversations

**Deep Dive 02**  
Operational Excellence  
- Systems and processes for growing teams  
- Finance fundamentals for scale  
- OKRs, metrics, and accountability frameworks  
- Removing yourself as the bottleneck

**Deep Dive 03**  
Marketing & Sales Mastery  
- Building repeatable revenue engines  
- Brand strategy and positioning at scale  
- Enterprise and partnership sales  
- Retention and customer success playbooks

**Deep Dive 04**  
Strategic Growth & Scaling  
- New market entry and expansion strategy  
- Strategic partnerships and distribution  
- Fundraising and non-dilutive capital  
- Building a board and advisory network

**Deep Dive 05**  
Founder Wellness & Resilience  
- Preventing burnout at the leadership level  
- Mental health tools for high-growth founders  
- Building sustainable routines and boundaries  
- Leading with energy, not urgency

**Deep Dive 06**  
Vision & Legacy  
- Long-term company vision and mission  
- Exit, succession, and impact planning  
- Giving back to the founder ecosystem  
- Building something that lasts beyond you

### Founder Accountability Groups  
Small, founder-led peer groups that meet regularly for support, goal-setting, and honest feedback throughout the full 12 months.

### National Expert Network & Events  
Access to LOI’s national expert network, optional in-person meetups across Canada, and continued access to the LOI Slack community.

## The Details

**Duration:** 12 months — one cohort per year  
**Cohort Size:** 30–40 ventures (~50–60 founders)  
**Schedule:** Six virtual Deep Dive Days + founder huddles + optional in-person events  
**Streams:** Scale stream and Growth stream — matched to your stage  
**Format:** Online — open to Canadian founders in every province  
**Eligibility:** Founders aged 15–30 with demonstrated traction and product–market fit  
**Cost:** Free and equity-free. $250 refundable deposit to confirm your spot.

### Interested in Boost 2026?

12 months. Six Deep Dives. A cohort of founders at your level. No tuition, no equity — just the structure, support, and network to take your venture to the next stage.

[Join the BOOST 2026 Waitlist](https://airtable.com/appcZcAraQ8PZLnKD/pagIUWcLm3v2m8Xcu/form)  
Join the waitlist and we’ll notify you the moment Cohort 7 applications open.