Award announcement for Kadama winning first place and $10k in the Northwest Entreapreneurship Competition

Kadama Ranked #1 Startup in Northwest

April 16, 2020

We are beyond excited to announce that Kadama ranked 1st place out of 110 startups in the 2020 Northwest Entrepreneur Competition and won $10,000. We competed against phenomenal teams and are truly humbled by this victory. Thank you to the judges, sponsors, and NEC Team for making this possible.

Press Release:
https://nwentrep.com/

Kadama team holding up a $25,000 check for completing the University of Washington Foster Jones Accelerator

Kadama Awarded $25,000 by University of Washington

February 9, 2020

We’re so excited to say that we received a $25,000 award after our final presentation to 40 judges at the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship Jones+Foster Accelerator. In summer of 2016, we were just high school kids with a dream to make an impact and provide opportunities for those who need it the most. We had no idea how to build an app, let alone a company. Marwan and Amin met up on a rainy day in Bellevue, WA for the first time, and even though they had no idea how to start a company, they promised each other that they’ll make it happen. Fast forward 3 years later—a rollercoaster of some of the biggest ups and downs—our app, Kadama, is in the hands of many making an impact day by day. Our team has been working endlessly to make this happen. But most importantly, we could not have done this without the help of our amazing advisors: Amy, Sarah, Alexa, Alex, Terry, Greg, and Andy. This is only the start. Stay tuned for the documentary and thank you all for your support.

Press Release:
https://blog.foster.uw.edu/funding-awards-jones-foster-accelerator/

New Kadama app update

Official Kadama Launch

November 8, 2019

It’s official! Kadama has launched! We’ve taken months of valuable feedback from our 3,000 user beta and revamped Kadama for the best customer experience for both our requesters and providers. From the introduction of our secure payment platform, to our redesigned requests page, we’ve refined the app to help you make and fulfill requests faster than ever. We are launching with our first service, tutoring. If you are in the Eastside and Greater Seattle area, you can request tutoring today in a variety of subjects from experienced tutors, many of whom have been handpicked by the Kadama team.

Key Update Features:
• Payment Page - We have built a secure credit card payment platform using Stripe. Requesters can pay a provider directly from the Kadama app, and providers can use the new payout dashboard to view their history and cash out instantly
• Requests Page - A newly redesigned requests page which enables easy access to both currently active requests as well as completed requests. Find a new provider in the active requests tab, or contact an old provider who did an excellent job from the completed requests page
• College badges for providers currently enrolled at a qualifying institution
• Dark mode and new help page

We are extremely excited to continue building features and expanding into new categories. The Kadama team would also like to take a moment to thank our amazing mentors Alexa, Andy, Greg, Terry, and Alex, as well as the UW Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship, for the constant support and valuable advice.

Happy requesting!
The Kadama Team

Amin Shaykho and Nour Ayad sitting on chairs smiling after getting accepted into the Jones Foster Accelerator

Kadama Accepted into 2019 Jones + Foster Accelerator

July 22, 2019

The Kadama team is extremely excited to announce that Kadama has been admitted into the 2019 Jones + Foster Accelerator program. Kadama will receive mentorship by entrepreneurs and investors from across the region and is eligible to earn up to $25,000 in funding.

Press Release:
https://blog.foster.uw.edu/2019-jones-foster-accelerator-cohort/

Marwan El-Rukby and Dani Shaykho making a pitch during the University of Washington Dempsey Startup Competition

Top 36 Teams Advance in Dempsey Startup Competition

April 16, 2019

Kadama is one of 36 teams to advance to the next round at the University of Washington Startup Competition! We are excited for this opportunity and can’t wait to continue sharing our vision and progress.

Press Release:
https://blog.foster.uw.edu/dempsey-startup-competition-top36/

Kadama logo and top rated reviews from customers

Kadama Ranks Top 21 on App Store

September 1, 2018

After 2 months of traction and reaching 100+ ratings on the App Store, Kadama ranked top 21 under lifestyle. This is a huge milestone and something we couldn't be more proud of.

Washington State Deca president speaking to someone in a happy mood

DECA State President Joins Kadama

August 28, 2018

Another one of our interns, Samyak Sawale, was recently elected as the state president of Washington DECA. Outside of Kadama, Samyak is actively involved in many roles in his community as a leader, a teammate, and a friend. During the past few years, he has committed himself to multiple aspects of the business field like competing in DECA at an international level, and earning a place within the Global Top 10 for Sports and Entertainment Marketing Operations research. He is also the co-founder of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) at Skyline High School and plans on taking his work internationally by conducting research on the social, local, and mobile media marketing trends developed by consumers. Through DECA he developed skills like time management and dedication that he now uses on the community outreach team at Kadama. We are confident that Samyak will use these skills to push Kadama and the community forward.

Kadama team members at the fbla nationals competition

Kadama at the Future Business Leaders of America Competition

August 20, 2018

Two of our interns, Nour Ayad and Yash Talwar became national champions of the Future Business Leaders of America Business Plan Competition. This extraordinary victory was a result of nine months of hard work and dedication. At Kadama, we take great pride in the accomplishments of our employees. Our vision has always revolved around the idea of unleashing one’s unique abilities, not just for our customers but employees as well. Both have implemented their skills within the company in a tremendous way. We are confident that they will make great strides in our world in the years to come.

Large crowd of people walking across the street

We Are More Than Just an App...

August 15, 2018

Through time, great inventions have shaped the way we live. These inventions have allowed us to excel and un-tap the limits of what is possible. In today’s market, a large part of what is needed is problem identification. Kadama identifies the problem you have and sets you up with the people to fix it. With Kadama, the experience doesn’t begin when you open the app, it begins when you start your day. We are committed to providing you the most efficient and convenient way for completing your tasks—from the moment you need it until the job is done. In essence, Kadama is a tool. A tool that everyone can use to fulfil their needs. Whether you are a self-taught cook or a casual hobbyist, Kadama can turn your skill into work, and that same work into money. Kadama isn’t just an app, it’s a connector. A connector of places. A connector of jobs. A connector of people.

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Company Newsletter

August 11, 2018

On June 11, 2018 Kadama was launched. 2 months later, Kadama has over 500 users, 100 ratings, and 10 new interns! Kadama is working with multiple colleges, has participated in numerous community events, and is actively engaging and providing opportunities for students. Kadama has obtained over 1000 followers and 20,000 views on social media! In just 2 months, so much has happened. This is only the start of the journey here at Kadama.