Purpose/ Mission Statement:
To give people the power to build their own communities, so they can create and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
To provide a strong support system, so you will never lose motivation again.
To make your fitness journey filled with people who have your best interests at heart
Origin
Ibraheem K. Rawlinson & Raymond Donkemezuo wanted to make a name for themselves in corporate America as software engineers but faced challenges getting their foot in the door. So many Fortune 500 companies would get back to them and say “You need a degree”, “We are looking for Sr. Level Developers”, “We need a little bit more experience from you before” or the famous line “We decide to move forward with another candidate but we will keep you in our records”
These two aspiring engineers decided to take initiative, instead of waiting for a company to give them their big break, Ibraheem and Raymond decided to create theirs. Raymond wanted to have his own business and Ibraheem wanted to create things that impacted people’s lives. After spending a good month brainstorming ideas, with the help of Patrick Smith (CFO), they agreed on the idea of creating a fitness platform.
We all had interests in health and wellness and liked to work out, but Ibraheem had this idea of reinventing how people see fitness and being active.
“Being fit and healthy shouldn’t be just something you do for the summer it should be a lifestyle. This lifestyle is for everyone, not just athletes, movie stars, and models. We all can achieve the best version of ourselves when we work together and assist each other on our journeys”
Now, Spotters being born, it was time for the REAL work. They spent over 17500 hours, developing wireframes, conducting informational interviews, testing the app with friends and family, and coding, with the help of Rolan (CIO), to develop their MVP. The more they kept working on the app the more it became about helping their communities. Is like their saying goes, “We Grow Together, We Train Together, Spotters For Life”
Why We Exist
“Focus on Impact”
"To have the biggest impact, We need to always focus on solving the most important problems in our community."
“Grow Together”
“Our ability to support and nurture other people's talent and endeavors is what defines us as leaders. We listen, not just persuade, to understand and work with people rather simply prescribing a solution.”
“Exclusivity”
“This is your network!! We provide you with only the best people in the industry. This is the place for you if you are interested in really finding people who in align with your fitness journey”