Applications Now Open for Second Cohort Providing Funding, Mentorship, and Long-Term Infrastructure for Greater Boston Founders
BOSTON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â As the NBA playoffs tip off this week, Jaylen Brown and Jrue Holiday continue to demonstrate leadership on the court. Off the court, alongside Lauren Holiday, they are expanding their commitment to community impact through the Boston Creator Accelerator (BCA), a program designed to support entrepreneurs across Greater Boston.
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