Built on experience, powered by purpose
Turn your insight into action. GenX Spark helps experienced professionals launch startups that matter.
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What is GenX Spark?
A structured startup support programme designed for experienced professionals ready to build smarter, faster, and more confidently.
The XCombinator Model
Our founder-first incubator model, inspired by real GenX builders. Practical. Hands-on. Built around what professionals actually need.
What You Get
- A structured roadmap to take you from idea to execution
- 1-to-1 mentoring from experienced founders and operators
- Peer support from fellow GenX+ founders in the XTC community
- Investor introductions across angel, PE, and early-stage networks
- Guidance on pitch development, funding routes, and business models
- Optional co-founder matching and advisory support
Who It's For
GenX Spark is built for professionals who want to create, not just consult. Founders who value doing over talking.
First or Second Business
Professionals launching their first or second business with real-world experience behind them.
Subject Matter Experts
Experts ready to scale something they've built, leveraging deep industry knowledge.
Career Changers
Professionals solving real problems with real solutions, ready for their next chapter.
Purpose-Driven Founders
Founders who want accountability, guidance, and challenge while building with purpose.
Why GenX Spark?
Because startups are still biased towards youth. But some of the best ideas are sitting with people who have 25+ years of real-world experience.
Years of collective
experience
Age range we focus on
Experience-led innovation
Second chapter potential
We believe in second chapters.
We believe in experience-led innovation. We believe the future of startups needs more GenX — not less.
Our first XCombinator event takes place in Miami, Florida this Autumn. We’re also rolling out new cohorts across the UK and US in the months ahead.
Get Started Today
Ready to build your standout personal brand? Let’s discuss how we can help you get noticed.