Houston, TX
Mel x Studio
HBCU Program

Mel x Studio

A hybrid eLearning software that provides education in a simple, easily digestible, step by step format for new online teen business owners
Company Description
Mel x Studio is a gamified, educational, and AI-powered eCommerce platform that helps entrepreneurs of tomorrow build lean eCommerce businesses. We built an AI-powered business consultant named Mel who interactively guides teens through the process of education themselves on how to validate, launch and grow an online business while helping them create a minimal eCommerce storefront to gain traction to their new online business in real time.
Year Founded
2019
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Website
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FinTech

Key Benefits & Traction
  • AfroTech 2020 1st Place Pitch Competition
  • Small Business University 2020 1st Place Pitch Competition
  • Pitch Your Pivot 1st Place Pitch Competition
  • Houston Ion Demo Day 1st Place Pitch Competition -834 Users -Mountain Dew Real Change Opportunity Fund Grant Winners
  • Hello Alice Grant Winners -Awarded
*Note this video is for informational purposes only and may be out of date as far as company performance and statistics

Leadership

Jovante HamJovante Hamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jovante-ham-05b88b14b/

Jovante Ham

Co-Founder
Darsha CarterDarsha Carterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/darsha-carter-23608511a/

Darsha Carter

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