Mandira Chenjeri

     Last Friday, I got to sit in my first client meeting. We talked to MRW Solutions Group, and got to learn a bit more about the company and how they are using the Advance Your Business grant. It was really cool to see an interview happen in real time. I was asked if I wanted to conduct the interview since I knew the questions ahead of time, but I decided to just watch, so I could see how one is run. Definitely preparing to conduct one in the future! There is a lot of work that goes into writing a case study. Sometimes it is hard to take notes during the interview as you really want to focus on the what the interviewee is talking about. I'm really grateful for recordings as I am able to go back and take precise notes on what was being said. After that, I write the case study to the best of my ability and send it off to my manager.      An update on my Google Analytics Certification, I failed. I wasn't disappointed though, as I 100% expected it. Using the ...

Hi! My name is Mandira Chenjeri and I am a junior at Eastern Michigan University. I am majoring in Marketing and plan to graduate in December of 2024. This summer, I was paired as an intern with Ann Arbor SPARK, through the Digital Summer Clinic. Ann Arbor SPARK is a service that allows start-up businesses to launch and grow in the Ann Arbor area. They provide incredible amenities to ensure that all the businesses that work with them thrive. So far, SPARK has already helped 2000+ companies turn their business visions into a reality. SPARK has multiple programs that finance early-stage tech startups; these programs provide education and guidance for entrepreneurs as well. SPARK has two business incubators located in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. All of the start-up businesses in this clinic fall under the SPARK umbrella, so it is really cool to see some familiar names! During Week 1 of the clinic, I had the opportunity to attend a seminar: "Customer Discovery-The secret to start-up succ...