ABOUT THE FUND
The Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund supports Georgia State student entrepreneurs, recent alumni and Georgia State community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures.


EIDI
Meraj Ahmed, Co-Founder & President
Undergraduate Student, B.I.S. Media Entrepreneurship
[email protected]
Fatimah Ahmed, Vice President
Undergraduate Student, B.S. Neuroscience
Launching in 2021
PROBLEM
A lack of high quality
Muslim holiday decorations
SOLUTION
Retailer providing a variety of holiday
decorations such as inflatables,
stationary goods, lights and more
for celebrations and holidays
BUSINESS MODEL
E-commerce product sales
TARGET MARKET
Muslims, 18-30 years of age
KEY COMPETITORS
The Muslim Holiday Shop, Days Of Eid
USE OF FUNDS
40% Product Development,
25% Marketing, 20% Legal Fees,
15% Hiring & Onboarding
How has Georgia State supported you in your entrepreneurial journey?
Being a part of LaunchGSU is an amazing opportunity which I am very thankful for. It has provided people I can look up to and go to for help and advice in managing and starting up our company.
What is your long-term goal(s)? For you? For the company?
The long-term goal for our company is to be accessible internationally and to eventually partner up with other decor shops and sell our products through them as well.
What is the most challenging aspect of entrepreneurship?
The most challenging aspect of entrepreneurship is getting started. Having an idea but figuring out how to carry through with it is pretty difficult. I am so glad to be a part of this program because I have people I can look up to and go to for advice and guidance.
Have you always been entrepreneurial?
Growing up, I saw my dad run his own business and put in so much time and effort into his company. It inspired me to work hard and look for ways in which I can also earn money by doing what I love. I started my own Henna business and every Eid I would put up a stall as a Henna artist. It taught me that when you do something you love, it does not feel like work, but rather fun and enjoyable.
What advice can you offer to entrepreneurs?
Be persistent, reach out to friends and family, conduct surveys for your products and company to get a good grasp of the the potential. Do not be afraid to reach out and ask for help when you need it.
FOUNDER INTERVIEW
ABOUT THE FUND
The Marcus Foundation supports Georgia State student entrepreneurs, recent alumni and Georgia State community entrepreneurs with seed funding and mentorship to start and grow new ventures.