Adrian Marable, Founder and CEO, Groopwork, LLC
I have had the great opportunity to work with Mahdi Chambers of Jecha Networks. We first met when my startup was at the idea stage and he helped take my company from idea to launch. Working with him was not like working with consultants that I have worked with in the past. Jecha Networks doesn't give you the feeling that they're working for you but, it is like a partnership. Coming out of every engagement, we had a plan for each week and I could see results and progress every day. An important part about our engagement is that Mahdi assisted me with pitching my business to investors. I ended up acquiring two investors during that time.
Since then, I have continued to work with the team at Jecha Networks and I look forward to them propelling my business to greater heights. I trust their systems and insights on how to grow a real business which is very hard to come by in the business world.
Adrian Marable
Founder, Groopwork, LLC
http://groopwork.com/
Desmond Wiggan, Co-Founder, BatteryXChange
I greatly appreciated the experience of City Startup Labs (CSL), especially what I was able to learn in our last module, led by Mahdi Chambers, President of Jecha Networks, Inc. A large part of that was from Mahdi Chambers and his excellent way of articulating what was needed for us to push forward. This module really challenged me to dig deep and set a complete plan for product/software development then hold myself accountable with deadlines. Before this module, we had somewhat of a plan but it was all over the place. The 3 venture hacks and forms given to me during the last module allowed us to really focus on the importance and come out with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) model. I am looking forward to staying in touch with Mahdi in the future as we continue to grow & iterate.
Desmond Wiggan
Co-Founder BatteryXchange
Winner of the 2018 City Startup Labs Pitch Competition: $10,000
www.batteryxchange.co
I greatly appreciated the experience of City Startup Labs (CSL), especially what I was able to learn in our last module, led by Mahdi Chambers, President of Jecha Networks, Inc. A large part of that was from Mahdi Chambers and his excellent way of articulating what was needed for us to push forward. This module really challenged me to dig deep and set a complete plan for product/software development then hold myself accountable with deadlines. Before this module, we had somewhat of a plan but it was all over the place. The 3 venture hacks and forms given to me during the last module allowed us to really focus on the importance and come out with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) model. I am looking forward to staying in touch with Mahdi in the future as we continue to grow & iterate.
Desmond Wiggan
Co-Founder BatteryXchange
Winner of the 2018 City Startup Labs Pitch Competition: $10,000
www.batteryxchange.co
Travis Jackson, Founder and CEO, HBCU Pride Nation
Mahdi Chambers has had a great deal of influence and impact on my entrepreneurial endeavors with HBCU Pride Nation over the past couple of years. Being that we are both graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we automatically clicked when we met during our time in City Start Up Labs led by Henry Rock. Initially, I loved the fact that I had so many followers and measured my success by that. Mahdi analyzed my page, my company and my goals and we strategically developed a plan to increase revenue, increase engagement and increase the amount of relationships that we had with HBCU's and other consumers. Mahdi has a true passion to assist young people to become successful and impactful entrepreneurs. I would suggest, advise and recommend that entrepreneurs work with Mahdi if they truly want to go to higher levels with their companies. The result of Mahdi and I working together during City Start Up Labs ended up with me being chosen as one of the top 5 entrepreneurs in the program and receiving the People's Choice Award. We had to pitch our idea to investors during the City Start Up Labs Demo Night in 2017.
HBCU Pride Nation and myself truly appreciates Mahdi Chambers and his contribution to our success!
Website: www.hbcupridenation.com
Feleesha Sterling, Quick Usability
I worked with Mahdi as a mentor through City Startup Labs. His feedback and dedication was really impactful for me. Mahdi was always available with advice on long term strategic decisions as well as short term decisions for my venture. He worked with me on my pitch and continued to support me even after the event. He went above and beyond several times to offer assistance under tight timelines. It was a pleasure working with him.
www.quickusability.com