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A New Generation of Leaders

Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

NextWave Leaders Foundation empowers young people through technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, creativity, mentorship, and leadership development.

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Scholarships
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Academies
Diverse youth learning AI and technology together
Learn.|Create.|Lead.|Give Back.
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NextWave Creative Discovery Camp

Founder's Scholarship Cohort

NextWave Leaders Foundation is preparing to launch its first Creative Discovery Camp — a hands-on learning experience designed to introduce students to creativity, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and artificial intelligence.

Students Will Explore
  • Creative Thinking
  • Introduction to AI
  • Branding & Logo Design
  • Entrepreneurship Basics
  • Leadership Development
  • Personal Growth & Confidence Building
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Program Details
  • Only 15 Students Will Be Selected
  • Ages 10–17
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Parent Showcase & Graduation Celebration
Hosted At
The Yard Off The Square
545 Washington Ave
Marietta, GA 30064
Camp Dates
Coming Soon
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Be Among the First to Know

We're preparing to launch the NextWave Creative Discovery Camp, and we're looking for the first group of students to join our Founder's Scholarship Cohort.

If your child is interested in creativity, technology, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and leadership, we'd love to keep you informed as applications open.

Limited to 15 Founder's Scholarship Students · Join the Interest List Today!

Submissions are sent to john@nextwaveleaders.org.

Foundation
NextWave Leaders Foundation
Building Tomorrow's Leaders
The Yard Off The Square
545 Washington Ave
Marietta, GA 30064
Our Mission

Exposure creates opportunity.

NextWave Leaders Foundation empowers young people through technology, entrepreneurship, creativity, mentorship, and leadership development. We provide access to innovative tools, real-world education, and positive role models that help youth discover their potential, build confidence, and create opportunities for their future.

What We Teach

Future-ready skills for the next generation

A curriculum built around the tools, mindsets, and opportunities that shape modern leaders.

Artificial Intelligence & Technology

AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, digital literacy, research skills, emerging technology.

Entrepreneurship & Business

Business planning, branding, marketing, sales, financial literacy.

Creative Media & Design

Graphic design, photography, videography, content creation, social media.

Leadership & Community Service

Public speaking, mentorship, teamwork, volunteering, community projects.

Programs

Four academies. One mission.

Each NextWave Academy gives youth hands-on experience with the skills that will define their future.

01

NextWave AI Academy

Teaching youth how to use AI tools responsibly and productively.

02

NextWave Creator Academy

Helping youth build skills in design, branding, video, and digital content.

03

NextWave Entrepreneur Academy

Teaching business basics, marketing, pricing, customer service, and money management.

04

NextWave Leadership Academy

Developing confidence, public speaking, teamwork, and community responsibility.

John Myles Boyd, Founder & Executive Director of NextWave Leaders Foundation
Meet Our Founder

John Myles Boyd

Founder & Executive Director
Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today

John Myles Boyd is a serial entrepreneur, author, clothing designer, creative strategist, AI educator, and community leader dedicated to helping young people unlock their potential and prepare for the future.

As a proud Boys & Girls Club alumnus, John credits much of his leadership development to the mentors, coaches, teammates, and life experiences he gained through the Club. Growing up, sports, teamwork, and positive mentorship helped shape his character, build discipline, strengthen his leadership skills, and teach him the importance of serving others.

Those experiences inspired the vision behind NextWave Leaders Foundation.

Today, John combines entrepreneurship, branding, artificial intelligence, creative design, and emerging technology to prepare the next generation for opportunities in a rapidly changing world.

Rather than simply teaching technology, NextWave Leaders Foundation teaches students how to think creatively, communicate effectively, solve problems, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and use AI responsibly to create opportunities for themselves and their communities.

John has founded multiple businesses across branding, design, events, apparel, creative services, and technology. As an author and lifelong learner, he believes education should extend beyond the classroom by giving young people access to practical skills, mentorship, and real-world experiences that prepare them for life.

His long-term vision is to build a generation of leaders who don't simply consume technology—but learn how to create with it, innovate through it, and use it to positively impact their communities.

The Boys & Girls Club invested in me when I was young. NextWave Leaders Foundation is my opportunity to invest in the next generation.

— John Myles Boyd

Boys & Girls Club Alumnus

Leadership developed through mentorship, athletics, teamwork, and community.

Author

Published author committed to lifelong learning and education.

Serial Entrepreneur

Founder of multiple businesses focused on innovation, branding, and community impact.

Creative Designer

Brand strategist and creative director specializing in AI-powered design and visual storytelling.

AI Educator

Teaching practical artificial intelligence, creativity, entrepreneurship, and digital skills to future leaders.

Community Builder

Dedicated to creating opportunities through scholarships, mentorship, partnerships, and youth development.

Our Why

Every young person deserves access to opportunity.

NextWave Leaders Foundation exists because every young person deserves access to opportunity.

Our mission is to prepare tomorrow's leaders through artificial intelligence, creativity, entrepreneurship, mentorship, leadership development, and real-world learning experiences.

We believe every student has the ability to create something meaningful when they are given the right guidance, tools, encouragement, and support.

By investing in today's youth, we help build stronger families, stronger communities, and stronger futures.

Our Core Values

Learn

Never stop growing.

Create

Ideas become opportunities.

Lead

Lead with integrity and confidence.

Give Back

Serve your community.

Empower

Help others reach their full potential.

Looking Ahead

Our Vision

Our vision is to establish NextWave Leaders Foundation as a nationally recognized youth innovation organization that equips students with future-ready skills through AI education, entrepreneurship, creative technology, scholarships, mentorship, and community partnerships.

Through our Creative Discovery Camps, Founder's Scholarship Program, Innovation Labs, and leadership initiatives, we are preparing young people not only for the jobs of tomorrow—but to become the creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who will shape the future.

Ready to Join the Next Wave?

Become part of a movement that is empowering the next generation through education, creativity, leadership, and innovation.

Impact Goals

Year One: measurable change.

Concrete milestones we're working toward in our first year of building tomorrow's leaders.

  • GOAL 01
    Serve 50+ youth
  • GOAL 02
    Host 12 educational workshops
  • GOAL 03
    Launch the first AI Academy cohort
  • GOAL 04
    Build community partnerships
  • GOAL 05
    Create mentorship opportunities
  • GOAL 06
    Develop scholarship opportunities
Support / Donate

Every Contribution Builds A Future

Your support directly funds the tools, programs, and mentorship that prepare youth for what's next.

Your donation supports

  • Youth workshops
  • Software subscriptions
  • Computers
  • Learning materials
  • Field trips
  • Scholarships
  • Mentorship programs
Sponsor Level
Wave Maker
$250
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Sponsor Level
Future Builder
$500
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Sponsor Level
Innovation Partner
$1,000
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Sponsor Level
Legacy Partner
$2,500+
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Community Fundraiser

Every Wash Builds A Future.

The NextWave Community Car Wash helps support scholarships, youth programs, educational materials, mentorship opportunities, and future leadership development initiatives.

Contact

Contact NextWave Leaders Foundation

Have questions about our programs, scholarship opportunities, partnerships, or upcoming camps?

Email
john@nextwaveleaders.org
Visit
The Yard Off The Square
545 Washington Ave
Marietta, GA 30064