NextMe

NextMe is a modern virtual waiting room that makes it simple for the service industry to manage their waitlist and serve more guests. Eliminate long lines and create amazing first impressions, all while saving money on outdated technology.

CEO / Co-Founder

Vault Innovation Group

Vault Innovation Group is an agency focused on building and growing mobile and web businesses through innovation.  We pride ourselves in delivering the entire software development cycles from beginning to end.  This includes research/consulting, user experience design, visual design, branding, development, and post launch services.

Business Development Executive

Shatkin Arbor

Shatkin Arbor, Inc., a futures brokerage and clearing company, provides trading tools and professional services to novice traders and hedge funds in the United States. It provides CBOT on-site trading, execution, and support and training services. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of August 2008, Shatkin Arbor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Macquarie Futures USA Inc.

Analyst

I’m the son of a South Korean immigrant and entrepreneur. My single-parent mother taught me the value of hard work and resilience by involving me in her small dry cleaning and salon business, where I learned the ropes behind the cash register.

My entrepreneurial journey began early. Teaming up with my brother James, we launched our first business offering dog walking services to our mom’s customers. What started as a way to help out quickly turned into a thriving venture, serving 50+ clients and helping our mom pay off school tuition.

In college, my passion for entrepreneurship deepened during my internship as an analyst at the Chicago Board of Trade. Working closely with business owners and entrepreneurs, I saw firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a business, which further fueled my drive.

Today, I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of NextMe, a modern virtual waiting room designed to help the service industry, manage their waitlists and retain more guests. Whether it’s a busy restaurant, a packed event, or a delayed doctor's appointment, NextMe makes the waiting experience seamless so businesses can focus on delighting their customers. Since launching, we’ve been featured in Forbes, The Eater, EventMB, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune for our innovative approach.

I’m also passionate about giving back to the entrepreneurial community. I serve as a mentor at DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and at The Garage, Northwestern University’s hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to dream big and make their mark is something I care deeply about.

John Y.

Trading Fourz ATL, LLC

I am a Creative Visionary and Design Thinking Strategist. I built Trading Fourz out of a passion for transforming ideas into innovative solutions. I have the pleasure of working alongside a multi-discipline team of creatives and strategists with a deep commitment to fostering creativity and strategic thinking. We offer services designed to elevate your processes, products, services, and teams. Our primary services include:

Innovative Problem Solving: Assisting in tackling complex problems by generating fresh and innovative solutions, ensuring adaptability to the ever-changing demands of the business landscape

Fostering Creativity: Nurturing creative potential, leading to groundbreaking ideas, innovative product developments, and more engaged and inspired team members

Design Thinking: Guiding creatives and organizations in creating user-centered solutions, ensuring that products, processes, and services efficiently align with customers' needs and expectations

Team and Culture Enhancement: Reshaping organizational design and team dynamics, fostering a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and a continuous quest for improvement

Training and Workshops: Tailored sessions aimed at amplifying teams' creative and strategic thinking skills, custom-built to cater to the specific needs and objectives of the organization

Supporting HR Initiatives: Offering support for talent development and retention initiatives, fostering creativity and strategic thinking while cultivating a positive workplace culture

Enriching ROI: Delivering tangible results and enhancing ROI by unlocking innovative pathways for transforming customer experiences, product development, processes, and employee performance

Small Business Owner

Groove

Founding Member 🪩

👋🏾 Welcome to my cozy little nook on LinkedIn! I'm honored you stopped by. 

I'm Sherita Harkness, a passionate and innovative creative strategist dedicated to helping businesses, organizations, and creatives achieve their fullest potential. With a deep-rooted belief in the magic and power of design thinking🌟I specialize in cultivating visionary strategies for brands, creatives, and organizations that elevate their products, processes, services, and teams.

💡 As a design thinking strategist, I have the privilege of unlocking the extraordinary potential within businesses and organizations, ensuring their choices are made strategically and guided by a healthy perspective. I firmly believe that the most brilliant solutions emerge when we combine creativity with a thoughtful approach.

🎯 My mission is to guide businesses, creatives, and organizations in providing customer experiences that are out of this world. By leveraging design thinking principles, we create solutions that resonate, engage, and delight your customers, making them advocates of your brand.

🗝 If you want to unleash the power of innovation, elevate your team's creativity, and make impactful choices, let's connect! I'm here to collaborate, inspire, and drive transformative change. 

📧 Feel free to contact me at hello@tradingfourz.com to explore how we can craft a brighter, more creative future for your organization or creative endeavors over a virtual ☕️ – looking forward to chatting soon. 

For You – Sherita 

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