In a remarkable display of innovation, 29-year-old Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the founder of NSPRE, has introduced her second smartphone, 4 years after the first one.
Moncrief, a tech founder from Montgomery, Alabama, founded NSPRE just four years ago in her garage during the 2020 pandemic. Today, her brand exemplifies technological innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, hoping to serve as an inspiration, especially within the African American community when it comes to tech.
Chaymeriyia Moncrief launched Her Own Prepaid Carrier From $0 To Turning Down $4.4 Million To A $10M Value To 30 Dealer Stores Pending For 2020
Chaymeriyia Moncrief, the Alabama entrepreneur who launched her very own prepaid carrier Tesix Wireless Network, is knocking down gridlines by building her Millennial focus MVNO.
According to her LinkedIn profile, her goal is to create a carrier that gives her subscribers more of what they love and less of what they hate; she even looks to inspire and motivate through her popular packaging designs.
“As a millennial, that’s between the age of 18-25, we are either just graduating high school, still depending on parents or maybe not working the best paying job. Bills aren’t quite in our vocabulary, but our phone bills are most definitely a top priority,” says Chaymeriyia.
“When I first came across the idea of having my prepaid carrier, I was 17, working my first job and with my very first contract carrier. When I first got started with the service, I was under the impression I’d be paying just $98; that never happened. My bill included activation fees, surcharges, taxes, hardware fees (my phone), data overage fees, and the list goes on. I was getting bills $200+, which was more than my paychecks,” explains Chaymeriyia.
With already researching and working toward having her brand of smartphones, having her prepaid carrier just made sense, but that was easier said than done. The research came to an abrupt ending after seeing how costly it was to start a carrier. Leaving the idea behind in 2012 and not revisiting it until early 2017, Chaymeriyia pushed full force to finally launching her carrier. Researching, saving, planning, and executing for nearly two years has paid off but was not an easy task. Rejected by the carriers, no demand for the services, and no visibility, Chaymeriyia was losing hope that she could make this happen.
Pivoting her approach, she realized she had to do something different, something that appealed to her market to grow her pre-engagements. “I decided to change the look of Tesix branding from its original minimalist and clean branding approach to something more fun and daring. I took note of the other carrier’s branding, SIM card design, and packaging; they were all the same, blank, standard, and boring.
Announcing she was launching the carrier on September 18th via social media, the aww expanded quickly, and the announcement went viral. From 0 to 3,500 people on her early waitlist, $40k in sim pre-sales, $1.5M in investments, and even an acquisition offer, Chaymeriyia launched the carrier for open activation on December 28th.
In February, the carrier opened its first store in the start-up’s hometown Montgomery, AL, welcoming authorized dealers and now has the carrier-branded smartphone in production for a 2020 release.
NSPRE’s journey began with Moncrief’s dream of creating a smartphone in middle school, one that could compete on the global stage. With a focus on user-friendly designs and cutting-edge technology, NSPRE quickly gained traction and built a reputation for itself. The launch of their first smartphone was a significant milestone, proving that a startup from Montgomery could indeed make waves in the competitive tech industry.
Moncrief’s sophomore launch, the NSPRE N1, builds on the success of her flagship smartphone release, incorporating feedback from users and integrating the latest advancements in mobile tech such as NFC, advanced camera modes, and more. The new smartphone promises enhanced performance, improved battery life, and a sleek, modern boxed design that heavily stands out from the first release. It is a testament to Moncrief’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what an independent tech company can achieve.
But NSPRE’s innovation doesn’t stop at smartphones. The company also ventured into the realm of wearable technology with its line of smart glasses. These glasses offer a seamless blend of style and functionality, featuring audio and Bluetooth capabilities and hands-free communication. This diversification showcases NSPRE’s ability to innovate across different tech sectors, providing users with a comprehensive suite of tech products.
Moncrief’s journey from her garage in Montgomery to a milestone lineup of 15+ products sold-out launches and a team of 15 is nothing short of inspiring. She has not only broken barriers as an African American woman in tech but has also paved the way for future generations of entrepreneurs wanting to enter the consumer technology space. Her story underscores the importance of perseverance, vision, and the willingness to take bold steps in the pursuit of innovation.
As NSPRE continues to grow and expand its product lineup, the tech world will undoubtedly be watching. Chaymeriyia Moncrief’s leadership and ingenuity are driving her company to new heights, proving that no matter how out of reach something may seem, anything is possible.
The NSPRE N1 5G Smartphone reveal can be seen at https://n1.nsprelifestyle.com
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chaymeriyia Moncrief a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Her Story
Ever since I was eight years old, my fascination with technology, computers, and gadgets has been a big part of my life. The dream of having my own smartphone and electronic brand has been with me since childhood, where I spent time drawing and sketching how I envisioned my smartphone would “look.” When I saw the first iPhone, it was what really increased my urge to create my own smartphone brand one day (Launched in 2020). This entrepreneurship started as early as five years old, my family always told me– and carried on into adulthood. From my elementary years to the age of 16, I initiated numerous business ideas, consistently selling something at school and acting on every idea I had.
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Source: www.tesixwireless.com , Canvasrebel.com, Blacknews.com,
