About Us – Harlem Labs

our story.

Together we build success

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From our inception, we celebrate a proud journey of growth, vision, commitment, inspiration, and innovation. Our foundations are strong, our standards are unparalleled, and our dedication to client success is unwavering

Our clients span diverse sectors, including local and state governments, technology and retail, healthcare, commercial services, education, and community organizations, primarily across Texas and the Southeastern United States..

Concentrating on strategic growth and business development, we collaborate with founders and executives to build impactful ventures that shape industries and drive success.

In 2015 we launched on a new adventure by helping several organizations leverage Facebook marketing to achieve Millions in sales. This experience cemented our expertise in PPC marketing and ensured our continued involvement exploring channels for opportunities.

Nothing mattered more than understanding how the various channels our clients were performing on – would work together to either drive or hamper success. We remain alert to the impact of these channels on the reach and engagement our clients have and have secured partnerships and relationships with key players where possible.

In 2017 we began providing business development services in earnest. Supporting both a utilities focused and hr tech startup, we branched into serving CEOs and Executives of fast moving to mid-sized companies.

Our growth has accelerated since that time, permitting us to take on larger projects with greater impact on society.

We continue to move forward with this expertise and apply it to everything from launch efforts to clients looking to expand on their growth via national channels.

Over the last 5 years our services have been in high demand for help with Business Intelligence, Community building and Data integration. These are natural offshoots of the work we have done as advisors for over a decade.

This natural expansion of demand for our services stems from our “systems-focused” approach to engaging clients, which involves spending a great deal of time learning their needs and building platforms capable of addressing them sustainably.

We continue building on these capabilities in order to strengthen our commitment and capacity to service our clients needs as they grow.

Following 2020 we doubled down on our strategy focus in addition to preparing for the AI age and the required data analysis and automation skills it will require.

Since then our team has expanded considerable to encompass the myriad of skills and talents needed to serve our leaders as they grow.

This new positioning has enabled us to begin preparing our clients with the insights and experiences we gain as the industries emerge – and helps them position for sustained success using our strategies.

our impact.

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Collaborative, driven and innovative: we’re focused on finding the best way forward and elevating your vision of success.

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We envision a transformative future for business growth and strategy

Integrated business strategies for enhanced
performance

Amid our diverse clientele, they all share a common trust in our ability to manage and deliver strategic advisory services that drive measurable results—this is the foundation of our esteemed reputation

our commitments

We know that every decision has an impact

Communication

We prioritize strong communication with our clients and strive to keep our clients in the loop on all timely matters.

Data Management

We take pride in the data management work we do to ensure our clients information is turned into actionable insights.

Channel Growth

We support our clients by bringing expertise on channel growth for sales purposes to the table in every interaction.

Experience

We bring our passion for experience and learning to the table to empower every project we work on with the right amount of information required to make an impact.

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Harvard Business Publishing

It was a pleasure working with Harlem Labs as HBP stood up its DIB efforts over the course of several months. Harlem Labs brought to the table a clear understanding of the challenge and insights plus relationships that supported our goals and vision.

Ellen Bailey HBP

Final Draft

“Final Draft truly benefited from our engagement with Harlem Labs. Their business intelligence services helped the company dig into historical financials and operational systems in order to understand past trends and strategize for future growth. The team was extremely helpful at organizing key data and introducing tools that enabled the team to work faster and better. They built good relationships with team members, which allowed information and findings to get shared faster. Their support was invaluable in illuminating key areas for improvement, and identifying potential market actions that will drive sustainable revenue.”

Patrick Inverso Final Draft

"Harlem Labs is like the best friend an Executive Team can have. Their strategies are spot-on and they jump in to execute alongside projects they lead. With their help, we've been able to generate far more revenue while learning the skills needed to operate more channels confidently and effectively.”

Matt Nigro CEO, Indiprotools

meet our team.

Our TEAM

CEO - Founder

Waziri Garuba

Biography

Waziri Garuba is a strategic advisor and co-founder of Harlem Labs, specializing in empowering minority business enterprises through innovative consulting solutions. With over a decade of experience in management consulting and venture building, he is dedicated to driving growth and operational excellence for underserved communities

Waziri founded Harlem Labs with a commitment to empower minority business enterprises, recognizing the unique challenges they face in growth and resource access. His vision is to cultivate a community of thriving businesses that leverage innovative strategies to achieve sustainable success.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Business Management, St, .Peters University
Masters in Business Administration – Columbia Business School

Executive Assistant

Ann Mogaka

An executive assistant with over 10 years of experience in the finance field, skilled in project management, calendar management, and research, and highly adaptable in dynamic environments. Alongside my executive assistant expertise, I am passionate about working with numbers and have a strong background in financial planning, internal controls, cash flow management, auditing, tax planning, general ledger oversight, and treasury management. I am also well-versed in IFRS and GAAP, and dedicated to driving growth and optimizing financial operations for organizations.

Data Analyst

Peter Ndiforchu

Peter brings over a decade of experience in data analytics and AI, helping businesses transform raw data into actionable insights, optimize operations, and drive sustainable growth. He has guided startups and enterprises through data integration, predictive modeling, and AI-driven decision-making, delivering tailored strategies that enhance business intelligence, streamline processes, and uncover new opportunities.

Known for simplifying complex challenges, Peter creates solutions that achieve immediate goals while building long-term value. His work has significantly improved operational efficiency, customer engagement, and profitability for clients. A strategic innovator, Peter empowers organizations to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.