Name

Propel2excel

Legal name

Propel2Excel, Inc.

Website

https://propel2excel.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Career Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship, Startup Incubation & Pitch Programs (EDAMAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Essay, Resume & Portfolio Coaching Platforms (EDAFAMAD)

Keywords

• Career acceleration programs
• Student talent placement
• Nonprofit career mentorship
• University recruitment pipeline
• Job placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

East Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, Propel2Excel generates revenue through tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donations directly fund professional certifications, 1:1 coaching, conferences, hackathons, job shadowing, alumni engagement, and local chapter launch kits.
2. Corporate Partnership Tiers: Corporate partners pay for tiered partnership packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, À La Carte) that provide access to qualified talent, customized career fairs, influencer posts, logo integration, ERG socials, Gen Z recruitment training, custom reporting, and dashboard access.
3. University Partnership Fees: Universities pay for career service consultation, P2E courses, and exclusive seats for talent to access the full P2E experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical experience.
4. Non-Profit Partnership Exchange: Non-profit partners exchange resources and engage in joint branding efforts, providing mutual support for each other's initiatives and amplifying community impact.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Propel2Excel is a nonprofit career acceleration platform that runs a two-phase fellowship program for undergraduate students at non-targeted universities. Phase 1 ("Gamified Career Prep", 66% acceptance rate) provides access to partner opportunities, resume/cover letter feedback, certifications, and hackathons through a point-based engagement system. Phase 2 ("Four Stage Ivy Experience", 1.5% acceptance rate) is a selective accelerator featuring 1:1 coaching, AI-supported ATS profile rebranding, mock interviews, and placement at FAANG, MBB, and Wall Street firms, typically within ~4.5 months.

Product overview

Propel2Excel is a nonprofit career acceleration platform operating as a two-phase program for undergraduate students at non-targeted universities. Phase 1 (Gamified Career Prep) provides community access, partner opportunities, and certifications through a 66% acceptance-rate entry point. Phase 2 (Four Stage Ivy Experience) is the highly selective 1.5% acceptance-rate accelerator featuring 1:1 coaching, AI-supported ATS optimization for resume/LinkedIn rebranding, mock interviews, and placement services. The platform connects students with 11,000+ volunteer professionals, corporate partners (Platinum/Gold/Silver tiers), and university partnerships to facilitate placement at FAANG, MBB, and Wall Street firms within an average of 4.5 months. Supporting offerings include Hackathons & Competitions, Speaker Series, Events & Conferences, and Student Dashboards for partner recruitment management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phase 1 - Gamified Career Prep Entry-level career preparation program with 66% acceptance rate providing students access to partner opportunities, resume and cover letter feedback, internship/hackathon/info session listings, and certifications through a point-based engagement system. Designed for college students and young professionals aged 16-26 from non-targeted universities.
• Phase 2 - Four Stage Ivy Experience Highly selective accelerator program with 1.5% acceptance rate featuring four stages — Build Community, Rebrand Profile, Interview Prep, and Corporate Draft — with 1:1 coaching, AI-supported ATS optimization, mock interviews with industry professionals, and direct interviews with corporate partners for apprenticeships, internships, or full-time roles.
• Trainings & Certifications Industry-recognized certification preparation program offered through corporate partners including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, helping students gain professional credentials for career advancement.
• Hackathons & Competitions Competitive programming events where students solve real-world challenges, win cash prizes, and position themselves for interviews with leading companies.
• Events & Conferences Networking events featuring recruiters, industry leaders, and sponsors where students can secure interviews and job offers, including monthly speaker series featuring professionals from FAANG, MBB, and Big Banks.
• Speaker Series Monthly speaking engagements featuring 36+ annual speakers from FAANG, MBB, and Wall Street companies, providing students with industry insights and networking opportunities.
• Profile Rebrand Service Professional resume and LinkedIn profile optimization using AI-supported ATS (Applicant Tracking System) tools to maximize visibility and success in hiring processes for top employers.
• 1:1 Coaching Sessions Personalized mentorship sessions pairing students with expert mentors to craft tailored career plans, refine skills, and build professional confidence.
• Interview Prep Mock interview preparation with industry volunteers within targeted roles, preparing students for apprenticeships, internships, and full-time positions at top firms.
• Volunteer Program Program connecting 11,000+ industry professionals as volunteers who provide 1:1 coaching, mentorship, and speaking engagements to support fellows' career development.
• Corporate Partnership Tiers Tiered corporate partnership packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, À La Carte) providing access to qualified talent, customized career fairs, influencer posts, logo integration, ERG socials, Gen Z recruitment training, custom reporting, and dashboard access to enterprise corporate recruiters.
• Student Dashboards Digital portal enabling corporate partners to access customized career fair management, student engagement tracking, and recruitment analytics to manage their talent pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,503+ qualified talent prepared for career placement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• McKinsey & CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcKinsey serves as a flagship corporate partner providing access to consulting opportunities, professional volunteers, and recruitment pipelines. The firm benefits from access to diverse talent from non-targeted universities. The founder previously worked at McKinsey before founding Propel2Excel.
• GoogleflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle is a major corporate partner providing tech career opportunities, professional volunteers for speaking engagements and coaching, and recruitment access. The partnership includes logo integration and employer branding benefits.
• JPMorgan ChasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJPMorgan Chase is a key banking sector partner recruiting from the P2E talent pool for Wall Street positions. The partnership provides increased brand visibility and employer recognition within the program.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft provides tech sector recruitment, professional volunteer opportunities, and boosts recruitment efforts for the organization. The partnership includes certifications through Azure.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazon is a flagship corporate partner recruiting tech talent from non-targeted universities through the P2E platform, providing internships and full-time positions.
• MetacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeta recruits technology talent through P2E, providing access to their internship and full-time opportunities while benefiting from increased employer recognition.
• Bain & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBain is a core consulting sector partner providing MBB-level recruitment access and professional volunteer opportunities for P2E fellows.
• Boston Consulting GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCG is a core consulting partner providing recruitment access and professional volunteer opportunities within the MBB consulting sector.
• SalesforcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesforce provides tech sector recruitment and professional volunteer opportunities for P2E fellows, with customized talent pool access.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccenture serves as a consulting and professional services partner providing recruitment, professional volunteers, and business transformation opportunities.
• Capital OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital One is a banking and tech partner recruiting diverse talent for financial services and technology roles.
• NetflixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetflix provides entertainment/tech sector recruitment access and internship/full-time opportunities for qualified P2E fellows.
• AdobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdobe provides tech sector recruitment opportunities and professional volunteer speakers for the P2E program.
• WalmartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalmart provides retail and tech sector recruitment opportunities for P2E fellows, focusing on diverse talent acquisition.
• BoeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing provides aerospace sector recruitment access for P2E fellows seeking non-traditional career pathways.
• Bank of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America provides banking sector recruitment, particularly for Wall Street positions, with corporate placement partnerships.
• US BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Bank provides regional banking recruitment access for P2E fellows seeking financial services careers.
• Vertex PharmaceuticalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVertex provides healthcare/life sciences sector recruitment opportunities for P2E fellows seeking non-traditional industry pathways.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pathrise: 1:1 career coaching and mentorship company focused on placing job seekers (including from non-traditional backgrounds) into tech roles. Closely matches P2E's 1:1 coaching and interview prep offerings.
• The Muse: Career coaching, resume tools, and employer job board serving early-career professionals. Shares P2E's profile rebranding and employer connection layers.
• RippleMatch: Early-career recruitment platform automating college-to-employer matching, including diversity-focused pipelines from non-target schools. Competes for the same corporate diversity hiring budgets as P2E.
• Forage: Free job simulation and career-readiness platform (formerly InsideSherpa) used by students at non-target schools to gain experience and signal readiness to employers. Adjacent to P2E's certification and training layer.
• Handshake: Venture-backed marketplace connecting college students (including non-target schools) with employers for jobs and internships. Directly competes with P2E's corporate recruitment channel and partnership tier offerings.
• WayUp: Job marketplace and employer branding platform targeted at college students and recent graduates, including those from non-target schools. Competes directly for corporate early-career recruitment partnerships.
• Career Karma: Career coaching and skills training platform helping underrepresented students transition into tech careers. Overlaps with P2E's mission to serve non-target university candidates.
• ColorStack: Nonprofit community supporting Black and underrepresented computer science students through mentorship, career prep, and corporate recruitment. Highly analogous to P2E's mission-driven, mentorship-led model.

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn: Broader professional network providing job listings, profile optimization, and learning content that overlaps with P2E's resume/LinkedIn rebranding and employer connection value proposition.
• Chegg: Large incumbent in student services with career and skills offerings. Competes in adjacent student career support categories though its primary focus is tutoring and textbook rentals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/propel2excel

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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