Machi Systems LLC: Lackawanna College Venture Lab Impact Story
Machi Systems LLC aims to compete in the 20th Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition.
“The Lackawanna College Venture Lab has guided me through the business development process, provided emergency bootstrapping funds via the Venture Lab Microloan Program, and funneled me a viable customer base. It’s terrific to have a local business incubator take such a direct approach to help aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities needed to successfully go to launch.” — JB
About Machi Systems LLC
Machi-Systems, LLC is a web-integration and chain-solution start-up hailing from Scranton, Pa. Its mission is to promote web independence by offering educational programs, custom web integration, and chain solutions to area businesses. The company’s next goal is to compete in the upcoming 20th Annual tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition.
Founder Story
JB and is a graduate of Lackawanna College who connected with Professor Jensen, a valued mentor and friend. He introduced JB to the Venture Lab in late 2020. Professor Jensen discussed how Machi Systems LLC could help local eateries during the continuing COVID-19 economic crisis through Rally For Restaurants: eCommerce Edition.
At the Lab
The Venture Lab guided JB through the business development process, provided emergency bootstrapping funds via the Venture Lab Microloan Program, and providing him with a viable customer base. JB is excited to work with a local business incubator that takes a direct approach to help aspiring entrepreneurs with opportunities needed to successfully go to launch.
What’s Next?
Machi-Systems is looking forward to the 2021-2022 academic school year and continuing to work on community enrichment projects, such as the Rally for Restauarnats: eCommerce Edition, with Lackawanna College, the Northeastern PA region, and beyond.
Take the Next Step
The Lackawanna College Venture Lab helps students and members of the community launch new businesses in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA). Our lab offers professional services, innovative programs, and industry connections within a supportive peer-to-peer learning environment. We specialize in disadvantaged entrepreneurs creating microenterprises by applying a lean startup approach. Click here to learn more about the Venture Lab.