VOL. CXXI, No. 43,123
SUNDAY EDITION
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
The Propel Chronicle
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Propel programming extends across Canada thanks to expanded coaching capacity via PropelAI’s Virtual Coach

Human insight, AI precision—blended support that accelerates GTM outcomes.

Propel Coach Kyle Hickey delivers UN keynote on the economic value of Entrepreneurial Literacy by Grade 6

From idea to impact: why teaching entrepreneurial thinking early and at any stage compounds prosperity across entire countries.

NEW YORK – Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Propel Coach Kyle Hickey presented a compelling case for integrating entrepreneurial literacy into primary school curriculums. Hickey argued that foundational business skills are as critical as reading and writing in the 21st century...


Julien Robichaud, former Propel coach hired by Netflix to develop startup comedy series

LOS GATOS, CA – Netflix has greenlit a new comedy series centered on the chaotic world of tech startups, with former Propel coach Julien Robichaud at the helm. The series promises an insider's look at founder life, blending humor with the harsh realities of building a company from the ground up.

As the AI Bubble pops, Propel founder survival rate tops 90%

5 20 year old founders emerging from the rubble.

Backed by Propel’s go-to-market playbook, our alumni are shipping real revenue while the hype smoke clears.

TORONTO – While the broader tech industry reels from the so-called "AI Bubble" bursting, founders from Propel's ecosystem are demonstrating remarkable resilience. An internal report released today shows a survival rate of over 90% for companies that have completed the go-to-market program. Experts attribute this success to Propel's rigorous focus on sustainable revenue models and disciplined execution, a stark contrast to the venture-fueled hype cycles that have defined the last eighteen months. The data suggests that a back-to-basics approach is the ultimate competitive advantage in a turbulent market.


Propel CFO delays retirement indefinitely, leveraging Artificial Intelligence to support 300 companies annually

MONCTON, NB – Citing unforeseen excitement, Propel's long-serving CFO has postponed retirement to oversee the implementation of an AI-powered financial modeling platform. The new system will allow the organization to provide sophisticated forecasting and strategic support to its entire portfolio of 300+ companies, a scale previously thought impossible.

Propel launches Vision Program across North America, surpassing 20K registrations in 48 hours

A digital map of North America with connection points.

Open, accessible, outcomes-first—founders across North America use Vision to turn clarity into next steps.

The newly launched Vision Program, an open-access digital platform from Propel, has seen unprecedented demand. In its first 48 hours, over 20,000 aspiring and early-stage founders from across the continent registered to use the tool, which helps validate ideas and define a clear path to market. The program's immediate traction highlights a significant need for accessible, structured guidance in the earliest stages of the entrepreneurial journey.


Propel launches Vision Program across North America, surpassing 20K registrations in 48 hours

Open, accessible, outcomes-first—founders across North America use Vision to turn clarity into next steps.