Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today
NextWave Leaders Foundation teaches students how to develop creative ideas, use artificial intelligence responsibly, direct specialized AI tools and agents, create businesses, and develop leadership skills.
Two pathways. The Junior AI Creators Academy is the initial pilot. The Teen AI Entrepreneurs Academy is coming next.
Five days of about 2 hours each. Students go from an idea to a brand, a product concept, and a showcase, with instructors guiding the work.
More advanced instruction in AI prompting, digital production, website development, business planning, agent coordination, marketing, and responsible automation.
Our mission is to teach students how to develop creative ideas, use artificial intelligence responsibly, direct specialized AI tools and agents, create businesses, and develop leadership skills.
About NextWave Leaders FoundationFuture programs for adults who want to learn how to direct AI tools in their work and businesses. Details are still being prepared.
Our goal is to offer the first Junior AI Creators pilot to 15 students as a scholarship-supported experience if sufficient funding is secured. Scholarships are not funded yet.
Individuals, businesses, and community organizations will be invited to support students and programs. Named partners are not listed until they are confirmed in writing.
Founder & Executive Director
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.
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.
Read the full founder storyThe Boys & Girls Club invested in me when I was young. NextWave Leaders Foundation is my opportunity to invest in the next generation.
Parents and guardians can join the interest list. Sponsors and community partners can write to us directly.
We bring programs to community partners. Locations will be announced as host sites confirm.