Harlem Labs

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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
Ceo - Founder
Waziri Garuba
waziri@harlemlabs.com
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

our team.

Board Members

Head of Transformation: HBP
Ellen Bailey
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
CEO-Founder Authentic Media LLC
Derrick V. Phillip
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
Investor
Adrian Kachmar
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
VP - Carver Bank
Lloyd Doaman

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

Shlomi Podgaetz

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

Head of Transformation: HBP
Ellen Bailey
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
CEO-Founder Authentic Media LLC
Derrick V. Phillip
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
Investor
Adrian Kachmar
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
VP - Carver Bank
Lloyd Doaman

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

Shlomi Podgaetz

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

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