QiMana

QiMana Inc. is a technology company aiming to support entrepreneurs by integrating artificial intelligence with human mentorship. The company's origins trace back to a 2021 conversation between Chris Meaux, the founder of Waitr, and Rolfe McCollister, the founder of Business Report. Founded by Meaux in 2024, with input from McCollister, QiMana launched in early 2025. In February 2025, the company secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Innovation Catalyst, Boot64 Ventures, and Meaux Enterprises, with participation from McCollister and other angel investors.

The company's flagship product is Solomon, an AI-driven platform described as a digital mentor or co-founder. Solomon provides entrepreneurs with access to curated knowledge, personalized insights, and strategic guidance. It operates on the proprietary "Napkin-to-Nasdaq" framework, a structured roadmap developed by Meaux to assist founders through various business stages, from initial idea to exit planning. The platform combines AI-powered tools with a network of human mentors, referred to as "Luminaries." Users can interact with an AI version of a luminary and, if desired, schedule in-person meetings. This model is designed to democratize access to mentorship and resources that are often limited to elite accelerator programs.

QiMana's business model centers on providing these mentorship and strategic resources at scale through the Solomon platform. It targets a broad market, from early-stage startups to established small businesses, offering them real-time decision support and structured playbooks. The public launch of the Solomon platform was planned for the end of Q1 2025, following a beta phase for a select group.

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