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.

KARAOKE NOIR
Rejess Marshall, CEO
Alumni, MBA (’19), B.B.A. Risk Management & Insurance (’10)
[email protected]
Paul Clark, Co-founder
Devan Simmons, Co-founder
Community Members
Launched January 2021
PROBLEM
Current karaoke platforms lack
diversity in their music catalogs
SOLUTION
An interactive, web-based karaoke app
that features music created, produced or
inspired by the African diaspora which
utilizes artificial intelligence to
curate songs based on user data
BUSINESS MODEL
Subscription-based plans for individual
consumers, and commercial plans for
KJs (DJs who provide karaoke)
and limited party pass plans
TARGET MARKET
Our target market is anyone who
enjoys karaoke
KEY COMPETITORS
Karafun, Singa
USE OF FUNDS
40% Music Licenses/Production,
40% Product Development and
20% Business Formation and Branding
How has your experiences at Georgia State played a role in your becoming an entrepreneur?
My MBA has played a huge role in becoming an entrepreneur, it has equipped me to identify and solve problems. After completing my MBA I feel confident to understand and tackle the daily role of a CEO. Also, I’ve been able to connect with other alumni entrepreneurs, having a network who can share their experiences has allowed us to learn quickly.
How did you find your team?
I reached out to family and friends who I thought would compliment my skillset. I found people who believed in the idea just as much as I do. Find people who make you better, find people who are passionate about the idea – people who want it just as bad as you do.
What does entrepreneurship mean to you?
Entrepreneurship to me means freedom. It means creating ecosystems of wealth to provide opportunity, employment and products for my community.
What role has Atlanta played in your entrepreneurial journey?
Being in Atlanta has shown me that anything is possible. Atlanta is the mecca for black entrepreneurs, seeing so many black entrepreneurs build their businesses from the ground up, I’ve been encouraged and motivated to build my own company. Also, Atlanta is a hub for black music. I’ve experienced so much musically from concerts and festivals here, I don’t think I would have had these experiences anywhere else.
What advice can you offer to entrepreneurs?
Go for it! You truly never know unless you try.
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.