Military veterans Erin Hugley and Markeith Persons, the owners of My Litle Storie Publishing not only focuses on helping aspiring young authors to tell their story but how to “Publish with a Purpose” which they accomplish by thinking outside the box with their distribution opportunities.
As a Black-Owned Company, Erin and Markeith are no stranger to change. Due to Covid-19, they have had to shift their business model and since then they have seen an influx of children authors being birthed.
August 1, 2020, is when they started their first official My Litle Book Tour which is celebrating their passion for literacy as well as the 14 authors and 12 speakers that will be joining the tour.
Authors:
Young Author Jazz J – Big Bailey Series
Young Author BC James – The Wise Guys Series Young Author Ansley Emelett – Star Saves the Day Author Shanet OB – Your Hair is Beautiful
Young Author Ja’Nay LeeAnn Ratcliff – The Book Club & Traveling with Nay
Author Izzy Anderson – Princess Zoe and Her Marvelous Carriage
Young Author CJ Brown – Henry VS Dave
Author M. Persons – MJ’s Lemonade Adventures & What Is This? Author EM Hughley – I Love You Because & What Is This?
Young Author Sir Aden Lynn – Tick Tock Adee Mouse Series & Team Super VS Team Evil
Author CJ Storm – Wise Guys Horror Stories
Young Author Darien K. Belcher Jr. – Lego Boy Series
Author Deleasa Curtis – Aiden Goes Fishing
(all other authors will receive mention/ad but no intro videos)
Speakers:
Tameka Anderson – Parenting Confident Kids
Elizabeth Jennings – You Matter Kids & You Matter Teens
Libra Hicks- Our Children’s Story Markeith Persons – My Litle Storie Teresa Baker – Brown Boy Brown Girl Ashley Knight – I Stand for Positivity DeAri Loggins – Little Yogis
LaGail Odoms – Created To Be
Anika Wilson and Ayianni Alexander – Infinite Women’s Network
Amiyah Persons, Sydnee Stringer, and Ayianni Alexander – Youth Experience
The tour is inspired by the shift of our youth during this pandemic. From idea to produce the idea of becoming a young author. Erin and Markeith have made it their mission to increasing our children’s literacy every day.
Erin says “My passion for reading and writing led me down the road of storytelling and Co-founder of My Litle Storie publishing!
The excitement of reigniting the passion for literacy in youth has helped me to create over two dozen young authors! In the process, I created a special book club, StorieTales, along with Mr. Persons and six other amazing Young Authors who are a huge part of the My Litle Storie Family!
For more information about the My Litle Stories Storytellers official virtual book tour from August 1-15, 2020, visit https://www.mylitlestorie.com/
May 25, 2020 is a date that no one will ever forget. That day, we all saw the terrible death of George Floyd on social media. Sitting at the computer in his New York apartment, opera singer, producer, and author David Serero witnessed this horrific video, which went viral and made headlines on every news channel. Never had he ever seen a man agonizing and begging for his life under the knee of a Police officer in the United States of America, and thus in the 21st century. He was outraged and sad. This behavior was unacceptable, indeed criminal, and righteously prosecuted as such. As a Jew, it immediately reminded him of photos of Nazis who proudly killed Jews during the Holocaust. Although he didn’t know yet the details of Floyd’s arrest, he knew it was not right. Following George Floyd’s tragic death, David Serero witnessed a series of events that he wanted to collect all within the same book, in the form of a Diary, to understand how the event led to another. He hopes that future generations will understand the escalation that led from an obvious crime to a protest, then to an American revolution, to hopefully a change for the better in a country still struggling with racism.
During the unprecedented time of the quarantine and lockdown, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and while strict rules of self-distancing were applied, thousands of Americans took to the streets to protest police brutality and support the Black Lives Matter movement. Some protesters were peaceful, others very violent, creating chaos, which ultimately required the presence of the National Guard and a curfew.
For 8 minutes and 46 seconds, George Floyd struggled for his life and mentioned his sadly known “I Can’t Breathe… Mama…”. David Serero’s “fact-based-only” Diary, covered the events day by day from the tragic death of George Floyd to the protests, also the looting and burning of businesses, the curfews, demolishing statues, burning the American Flag, reporters being rioted, Police officers being attacked while others showed their support by putting a knee down for George Floyd, and the Black Lives Matter movement. While some protesters showed their support for the police authorities, others provoked and attacked them. This prompted authorities to even request to ‘defund the Police’ and passing new bills in order to have officers liable for their actions, while… innocents civilians were brutally shot during the deadly weekend of Independence Day in several cities of America and thus by other civilians.
After reading this Dairy, you will find the 100 Questions that he calls “ILLOGICAL.” “Illogical” as the tragic death of George Floyd and other events. “Illogical” because we have the solutions in our hands, but no one wishes to use them. “Illogical” because these questions shouldn’t be asked since we modestly think that we have learned the lessons of our history, and therefore, had already solved this matter. He decided to call them “The ILLOGICAL 100” and hopes that it will open a healthy dialogue and reflection for everyone to debate in the most peaceful manner.
David Serero is on the side of all Americans; it does not make any difference with anyone’s ethnicity, religions, sexual orientations, or political views, though he likes to refer to a culture that defines us and is made to be shared and preserved. He often likes to say: “Culture is what is left, once we have forgotten and lost everything.” He was in the right position, as an Immigrant and observer, to witness a country sadly (still) struggling with race in the 21st century, at the time where History and education are so much available on the internet.
“As a proud Immigrant of this amazing country of the United States, which I love and cherish from the bottom of my heart, I care about all lives. Separating each life into a specific category based on their ethnicity is racism to me. Yet, I observed and absorbed a lot of information that was reported every day by the media, social media posts, heated discussions, politicians, protesters, and more. I listened to comments and statements from all sides, from my outside eyes and ears (as I grew up in France, where we are not defined by our race or ethnicities).
David Serero is 39 years old, he has been performing for more than 20 years as an opera singer all over the world. He raised millions of dollars for charities to fight all sorts of crimes (including racism), and it has always been his single wish: That we could all live under the same roof and celebrate our cultures.
David Serero added: “Although I’m a strong believer that ‘all lives matter,’ I’m also a strong ally of the Black people and their culture. Let me say this loud and clear: America without Black people, will not be America. Imagine this country without black music, singers, entertainment moguls, actors, comedians, athletes, and many, many more. Without them, this country will be quite sad. Please always remember that all these artists and business people have created millions of jobs, paid billions of dollars of taxes, and are one of the reasons why the whole world wants to come to America, and therefore buy American goods. Young kids from all over the world idolize the work and legacy of the Black American culture. This culture, being a full component of the American Culture, must be respected and celebrated. There is no ‘white’ America, only the United States of America!” proudly said Serero.
Though he exposed the above with pride, he will always support the Police. “They are here for you, and they’ll always be there for you. I do believe that it is compatible to support the Black Lives Matter movement, mourn George Floyd’s tragic death as well as others unresolved Police brutality (which I also expose in this book), AND respect the Police and the Authorities as I have too much respect and admiration for their bravery. I respect the Law and the Police officers no matter what. Can you name any of your friends who will take a bullet for you, just to protect you? Well, this is the Diary of Police officers. Yet, no one cares… Everybody calls them when they have a problem. No one calls them to say, “Thank you for your service. I am having a great day. What about yourself? Wanna grab a beer?”. They are called in the worst and most complex situations and are often yelled out, insulted, and sadly lost their lives on the duty to protect all people. We can support the Black Lives Matter movement and yet be respectful toward the Laws and the Police, though brutality is sometimes overused by some of them in an unnecessary situation. Trust me; you do not wish to be in a country (in which weapons are so easily sold), where there are no Laws nor Police…” said Serero.
“I wish to dedicate this book to the memory of George Floyd, and a special thought to his family. The same thought is going to all the victims who died because of their skin color, religion or orientation, from all over the world and throughout the course of our History, sadly teaching us that we should never take anything for granted. This book is also for all my Black Brothers and Sisters who have inspired me all of my life. Back when I was a poor child and teenager living in the projects of the suburban Paris, I had the posters of Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Will Smith, Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Eddie Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg, and many more on my walls. These heroes of mine were fulfilling my dreams, that tomorrow, somehow, and someday will be… OK. As all tragic parts of our History, we must sit and retain all the right lessons. Let’s start from the beginning, on May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis,” said Serero.
David Serero (a French citizen living in New York) covered these unprecedented events from an external point of view and saw a nation still struggling with race and acceptance, with an eternal debate. This is a historical event that will remain in U.S history.
This diary does not repent the author’s opinion of the events.
The book “From I CAN’T BREATHE to BLACK LIVES MATTER, How George Floyd’s Tragic Death Changed America.” The complete diary of the events by David Serero is available on Amazon, iBooks, and all majors book platforms. It is also available in Kindle and Audiobook.
Author Suzanne DeWitt Hall announces the launch of a 50-day devotional focused on establishing a new sexual ethic in an era of Christian religious deconstruction. Sex With God: Meditations on the Sacred Nature of Sex in a Post-Purity-Culture-World deals with issues as wide ranging as body image and touch, to BDSM and infidelity. It focuses on finding a middle way between the shame-based rigidity of purity culture and the “anything goes” stance which permeates many recent books on the topic. Sex With God is being hailed as a helpful tool for individuals, and for use in pre-marital counseling settings.
The book is available through Amazon, major retailers, and independent booksellers. It’s the sixth book in the Where True Love Is devotional series, and is garnering special attention given subject matter.
On the timing of the launch, DeWitt Hall says “The world is hungry for good news. Our hearts and minds are full of worry, sorrow, outrage, boredom, and all sorts of other negative emotions. We feel trapped: in our houses, in our financial situations, in our nation which feels like it’s been taken over by various kinds of oppression. Sex With God carries you out of all that for a few moments each day. It reminds you that a God who is love wants to love you, and wants you to love others. It draws you into the importance of minute things; touch, skin, listening, breath. It reminds you of the phenomenal reality of matter and spirit, the now and the eternal, and the illusion of separation. It whispers to you of your holiness, and that of your beloved. Why did Sex With God come out now? Because we so desperately need it.”
Here’s one review:
I just finished Sex With God and I want to read it again. The theology is consistent and grounded, linked to interesting and surprising quotes from Pope Benedict or Rainer Maria Rilke to Marilyn Monroe and Donna Summers. The theology of Sacred Sexuality opens a dialogue long held captive by the Church. How does the most intimate act we share with others reflect the intimacy of our relationship with the Divine? And how does a healthy, wholistic sexual theology better help us to understand a healthy, wholistic relationship with our God, ourselves and our world? This book begins that journey.–Rev. Dr. Rob Apgar Taylor
In 2014, opera singer & producer David Serero recorded the original demos of “Scarface, The Al Capone Musical.” He always believed that American gangster Al Capone, and his lavish lifestyle, could be an outstanding subject for a musical, and hence, to explore new musical colors. However, he was looking for an innovative and modern way to bring Al Capone’s life (1899-1947), the Chicago’s gangsters, the music of the Prohibition-era, the speakeasies, and how to musically illustrate the gangster style, to today’s audience and standards. When studying Al Capone, David Serero immediately referred to Hip-Hop music and Gangsta rap.
In “SCARFACE, The AL CAPONE Musical,” David Serero (starring as Capone) used Prohibition-era standards and re-arranged them in a Hip-Hop style, adding his operatic vocals, Musical Theatre, Jazz and others influences. The story is loosely inspired by Al Capone’s life, although David Serero, who wrote the musical, took liberties and added fictional characters such as Capone’s right arm: Franky, an African-American rapper (“in the style of Notorious B.I.G”), Lolita, Minnie and more. “Gangsta rap is what Capone would be listening today, mixed with Jazz and Opera, as it reflects what Capone says: If we can reach the top, the world will give in. Hip-hop is a very theatrical art form, over the top, expressing a sort of revenge from life and dreaming of a bigger future. These are the ideal elements to express the gangster attitude of Capone” added Serero, who always loves to combine genres and styles, which established his signature over the last 20 years of performing his theatrical adaptations of classics (theater, opera, and musicals) and recordings (his discography includes nearly 50 albums).
Speakeasies are part of the sets, representing Chicago in the 1930s, with a contemporary, glamorous, elegant twist. The costumes, props, and decors are inspired by the Chicago gangster-style era (Machine Gun Kelly, Cadillac cars), including contemporary elements (sparkling diamonds, leather jackets, black sunglasses) as well as the choreography (pairing 1930s style with contemporary Hip-Hop movements).
Two singles of the musical are released this August 2020. The adapted standards are: “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” (opening of the musical) and “Minnie, the Moocher” which David Serero has entirely re-arranged in a Hip-Hop style, added background vocals, written additional rap lyrics, used the verses as monologues, and connected the lyrics to the context of the story (i.e. “They called me ‘Al,’ it was ‘Al’ all the time”) and more. The whole Cast Album Recording is to be released before the end of 2020.
SCARFACE, The AL CAPONE MUSICAL emphasizes on the “Evil Rise of AL CAPONE”and how this iconic gangster, here portrayed as an evil villain, started by cleaning shoes on New York streets and became the most notorious gangster of all time.
LIST OF CHARACTERS:
AL CAPONE: Bass-Baritone (Italian style)
FRANKY: Capone’s partner. A rapper in the style of Notorious B.I.G. Age: 20s.
MAE: Capone’s wife. Soprano. Age: 20s
MINNIE: Chief of Capone’s brothel. Mezzo-soprano. Seductive woman, in the style of Beyonce, strong dancer.
LOLITA: Capone’s mistress, a strong burlesque dancer. Soprano. Age: 20s. Sings, “My heart belongs to Daddy.”
TORRIO: Al Capone’s first boss. Tenor. Age: 50s
GEORGE CLARENCE, aka “Bugs” Moran: Capone’s rival. Tenor. Age: 40s.
ELIOT NESS: FBI agent. Tenor. Age: 35
Other roles available.
The Casting process will commence in September with a first selection through recordings, all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
David Serero is an Award-winning opera singer, actor, stage director, producer, entrepreneur, playwright, and author. He has received critical acclaim for his unique Off-Broadway adaptations of theatrical classics such as Merchant of Venice, Cyrano de Bergerac, Don Giovanni, Othello, Romeo and Juliet… as well as new materials such as Queen Esther’s dilemma, and Anne Frank, a Musical (closed due to lockdown due to the pandemic, rescheduled for Spring 2021).
Scottsdale, AZ – The domain names industry announced that Domaincracy sold fibr.com for $75,000. While most investors appreciate the value of the name, many do not immediately understand.
Leo Angelo, Domaincracy LLC principal, explains:
“Rather than just a misspelled word, I saw in “fibr” the common denominator of the English spellings fiber, fibre, as well as of fibra, the Romance languages word, i.e., a potential brand recognizable by the vast majority of the western world.
Realizing its broad applicability, we ran ads targeting fiber-related industries – textiles, nutrition, and fiber optics/communications/5g.
The first significant offer came late last year from a North-European textile manufacturer at 20,000 USD.”
Leo doesn’t know who the buyer is:
“Afternic represented the unknown customer, and we used a brokerage service ourselves. The client might be another domain investor ready to take this domain name to the next level. Or, it might be an end-user, and the name is off the market forever.”
Asked whether the Covid-19 pandemic affected their sales, Leo answered:
“The current global crisis has already changed how the traditional business engages its customers, emphasizing, even more, the online experience and transaction. Startups, new services, and products appear every day; they all need a name and an eventual online presence. The appropriate domain name saves the smart business up to several times its cost in marketing costs, amortizing the investment in a short time. We have seen an increase in demand during the past six months. While in the past summer months were slower, this June and July have been increasingly good for us.”
Domaincracy is a domain names dealer rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Its portfolio includes names such as DBF.com, Coordination.com, Top.FM, Tire.Shop, Sharp.net, Tek.app, T.LS, and the world’s narrowest domain name, l.tl.
CLEVELAND, OH – August 7, 2020 – PTE Barnum V is pleased and delighted to announce the creation of the first April Fools’ Day in August and the release of THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LOST SECRETS: KEEP SEARCHING an unusual piece of Harry Potter fan fiction, exclusively through Amazon, on August 15, 2020.
This unprecedented August Fools’ Day created by PTE Barnum will be celebrated every year just like April Fools’ Day on August 15 by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called August fools. People playing April Fools’ jokes expose their prank by shouting, “August Fool.”
“I created April Fool’s Day in August for a couple of reasons. There are no fun holidays in that month now. And we can all use a good laugh. My inspiration was all the Christmas in July sales.” Barnum said. “I hope the concept catches on with fans of my book and others.”
We all want more of Harry Potter beyond the seven novel series dreamed up by J.K. Rowling and the timeless eight film blockbuster franchise. So where exactly do you go when searching for more of that fantastic universe. If re-imaginings of the acclaimed series that answer all the “What ifs…” sound like heaven, you’ll probably find yourself lost in the digital labyrinth that is Harry Potter fan fiction.
For those avid readers who want to explore some of the best books in the genre of fantasy literature and with a universe as large as Harry Potter’s, there are plenty of possibilities for stories. THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LOST SECRETS: KEEP SEARCHING can be endlessly fascinating.
“More than just another book I wanted to give the reader the experience of being a wizard trainee rather than reading about it,” explained Barnum. “Some may laugh when they attempt to read the ‘most important book never written.” They may enjoy it as a practical joke. Some may even find an affirmation of the quest for the eternal verities deeply satisfying on a humorous spiritual or intellectual level. Either way the point is just to have some fun.”
Because of the unusual nature of the book PTE Barnum V notes that all author interviews will be handled by an assistant.
Brisbane, Australia – For individuals looking for a powerful suicide prevention resource and strategy, the mental health-focused book ‘Just One Reason’ provides a simple technique to combat thoughts of suicide. Written by Australian based author, Stuart ONeill, the mental health toolkit is based on Stuart’s own experiences and is aimed at delivering effective solutions to its readers in a short amount of time.
Easily readable in 10-15 minutes, the book is pocket sized and packed with straight forward non-medical based information designed to help its readers through their darkest hours. ‘Just One Reason’ is available in Hardcover and is built to last the reader as lifetime, can be shipped globally, and can be purchased through JustOneReason.com.au.
Oneill advised there will be a crowdfunding campaign soon, which will be used to produce ‘Just One Reason’ in many languages, therefore expanding its resources to an even larger audience. Globally non-English speaking people are suiciding more than ever before. It is vital this resource is produced in multiple languages urgently!
Within days of the first books being purchased, feedback from parents, partners started to roll in in with very personal messages to me advising the book has already had an instant impact!! One reader advised this is a HUGE little book and her lifeline already!
Stuart had this to say about his book: “Every 39 seconds our world loses someone to suicide, it is usually a male.” This needs to stop.
This book is raw, emotional, and unfiltered, and is by far “the most important project I’ve worked on in my entire life.” An Australian Medical Practitioner stated It’s written by a man who has personally experienced what the readers of this book are going through.”
Oneill says “I’d had enough, and was ready to check out, but I was lucky because I came up with a reason not to. That’s all it took, just one reason, and so it became the name of this book.”
Just One Reason is the ideal resource for those who need an easily digestible and focused self-help solution. The book is small and discreet in size, extremely durable, and most importantly contains content written from a lived experience.
Media Contact Company Name: Just One Reason Contact Person: Stuart Oneill
Port Elizabeth Record Company Darkmello Recordings & MRB is thrilled to announce the release of Robyn Ex’s debut single titled “Believe”.
It’ll be available across all platforms on the 3rd of August 2020.
Believe is a song written by Robyn Ex & produced by MRB. The two extremely talented individuals bring forth this beautiful collaboration which is based on Robyn’s perspective & belief about Love, it was inspired by a loved one who Robyn cares very much about, MRB & Robyn both trust that listeners will feel this song on the same level that they have when putting this work of art together.
Robyn Ex is a singer, songwriter & musician based in Cape Town, currently age 20 & is ready to take on the music industry with full force. According to MRB, the two individuals haven’t met yet, despite them staying in one city & also not too far from one another, he also mentioned that this is just one song, out of a few they have coming up. Robyn Ex started writing music at the age of 16 as she started being able to get her feelings onto paper & from the paper into precious melodies. Robyn’s entire family is musically inclined & she believes her musical abilities comes from within the family genes. She taught herself to play drums, piano & later the acoustic guitar, as her father is a professional guitarist. With MRB coming across her most precious gift; her voice, he knew he needed to approach her to collaborate. As many know, this is definitely not MRB’s first rodeo as he has been releasing music since early 2016 & has been in the music industry for over 9 years.
MRB has been involved with Port Elizabeth’s top record label Darkmello Recordings since 2015 & they have ever since supported MRB’s music & his work ethic.
Believe has great support from Turn Up Music, a music management & promotion company based in Randburg.
Darryl Loxton, DJ, Producer, Sound Engineer & CEO of Darkmello Recordings) said: “This song gave me literal goosebumps while engineering it; I know it’s going to perform well.”
Label/Publisher: Darkmello Recordings
Contact Email:
info@darkmello.com
mrbmusic@darkmello.com
Producer/Composer: MRB
Author: Robyn Ex
Title: Believe
Dimitris Kapetanakis also known as DK , releases his new album,Elements! The popular singer, songwriter & music producer produced the whole album by himself and now it’s the time to unveil his endless talent to the audience around the world ! After numerous releases in Greece with the biggest record labels,thousands of streams and views,the time now is right for him to express his passion for music and life outside of his country and explore different genres and music styles ! His new album is coming on Spotify and all digital platforms on 9/8 ! You can pre save it now !
The album is a mix of Greek and English pop songs and his first three singles,Hey! , King & Drink from my blood are already Spotify’s favorite songs with more than 60.000 streams already ! Enjoy “Elements”
Dimitris Kapetanakis,also known as DK,is a popular Greek pop singer,songwriter and music producer based in London.He is also the founder of the music label “No Blank Music”.
He was born in Thessaloníki(13/4/1987)and from a very young age started engaging with singing and songwriting. He did his first live performance at the age of 17 in one of Greece’s biggest venues named “BOOM” in his hometown.He performed in venues and sold out clubs all over Greece and London with Greece’s biggest names of the music industry and wrote and produced songs for many albums and cd singles in various genres such as pop,dance,jazz,rock etc,one of them certified gold in Greece. The Grammy award nominee Milcho Leviev was featured in one of the songs that he co-wrote and produced with Sokratis Papaioannou .The name of the song is “O Klooun” (the clown) and the jazz musical legend played the melodica and left his mark at this production.
He released songs with Heaven Music,Warner Music,Spicy,Minos Emi and Epic Music as a singer and a songwriter. His passion about music is leading him and drives him to produce and release music to all the audiences around the world such as USA,United Kingdom etc.
In this challenging time, brands and businesses are looking for ways to better connect with the local community, while community members have an eye towards being able to save more money. The DavisCard, an exciting product launched by a team of UC students, is answering both calls.
Davis, California – The idea of a membership club is not a new one. This concept is something that holds a broader appeal than ever, considering the spectrum of recent events that have been extremely stressful to both people and businesses’ financial circumstances. Add to this the increase in the cost of online marketing in places like Facebook and Yelp. It becomes clear having a smart alternative is a must.
For the extended Davis community, these issues are being addressed in an exciting and functional way. The startup does not just create a win-win game for customers and businesses, but also helps non-members of the community who are economically disadvantaged.
Enter The DavisCard
The DavisCard is a UC student startup, founded by Jiaming (Johnny) Mai and co-founded by Zhuoqun Han, Lei Han, Hexi Huang and Weishen Liu with a total of 12 students from different UC campuses working on the team as members.
DavisCard provides an O2O subscription service that allows its members to save up to 15% and receive special member benefits at participating top-rated local businesses while helping those in need.
Since its launch, DavisCard has had a quite large positive impact delivering great value to over 35% of UC Davis students’ population with in-demand deals on dining out and other local services.
“We are opening the door to a smart, innovative way for local businesses to build brands and maximize profit. This is vital. Data has shown the importance of brand building and it is something we want to share with the business partners who work with us. Every business should have a brand, no matter how small or big they are,” DavisCard founder Jiaming Mai told Yahoo Finance.
“Buying traffic from social media without planning is short-sighted. The value of DavisCard is to help local businesses to build brand connections by establishing long-term member relationships,” said Mai. This is all while DavisCard enhances the lifestyle of our members. The more they dine out, the more discounts they get. It’s a win for all concerned. For every Premium Davis Card purchased, the startup donates food and other much-needed items to someone less fortunate through Davis Community Meals and Housing with the aim of giving back to the community.
Right now, the DavisCard is saving its average member $639 a year in discounts. This number is expected to grow as the card’s reach expands.
How DavisCard Got Its Start
When Jiaming first attended UC Davis as a freshman in 2017, he decided to found a product manager club with some of his friends. He quickly realized as the founder of the young club that getting sponsorship fell on his shoulders as his major responsibility.
This was not anything approaching easy. In fact, after approaching ten local businesses not one would say yes to sponsoring the club. The team turned towards identifying what the blocks to success were and how they could be overcome.
Jiaming and co-founders Lei Han and Zhuoqun’s eyes were opened to the realities faced by local business owners. They needed to advertise to get around the intense local competition in nearly every category and they needed trust in who they were working with. Things like taking out ads on Yelp and Facebook just were not enough.
This knowledge and understanding helped formulate the concept of DavisCard. Jiaming has called its mission to “become the Costco of the local E-commerce industry”. This is something that both members and businesses can understand the value of so both have jumped to join after the startup launched last year. In DavisCard’s eyes, this means only partnering with local businesses with the best of reputations while helping its customers get the best deals possible. Members should be able to trust if a restaurant is participating, that it has high standards that can be trusted.
DavisCard: Strength in Diversity
There’s a great deal that can be learned, so far, from DavisCard. The startup team being so diverse is something the team credits for its success and ability to be able to face and overcome some of its early challenges. This is also an endorsement of DavisCard drawing team members from across UC campuses, something which has delivered a broader vision which is paying off.
Some examples include DavisCard has experienced programmers from UC Berkeley, designers from UC San Diego, and student members from across the United States. All of this makes building deeper relationships with members from broad backgrounds much simpler and more authentic. It has also earned DavisCard an official endorsement of the UC Davis Startup Center, an honor the team takes very seriously.
What is in the DavisCard Future?
While the challenges and uncertainty being presented by COVID-19 cannot be denied, DavisCard is approaching this smartly, as best they can. To include doing its best to help participating restaurants many of them who have been devastated by the pandemic and its resulting lockdowns and social distancing. These shutdowns will be phased out and things will become brighter, without any doubt.
An exciting element of the DavisCard near future vision is its expansion nationwide. This has been a big part of the plan for the startup since Day 1. However, competition is faced from the other side of the country in a competitor called Foodie Card, founded in 2018 who recently raised 1.5 million dollars comes to mind. Far from a need for worry, DavsCard welcomes this challenge as an opportunity to perform to the highest degree as it moves forward.
Media Contact Company Name: Grand Prospect Technology INC Contact Person: Jiaming Mai
Phone: +415-321-2123 City: San Francisco State: California Country: United States Website:http://www.daviscard.com/
