Waziri G.

Waziri G.

Columbia Business School Logo

Studied at Columbia Business School

Harlem Labs Logo

Works at Harlem Labs

Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC

Questions? Start chatting with this coach before you get started.

Interested in coaching?

Select a category below to view Waziri’s offerings.

About Waziri

I’m Waziri Garuba, founder of Harlem Labs. For over two decades, I’ve helped businesses—from scrappy startups to established firms—scale smarter by embracing the future. I don’t just coach; I architect systems that work. I specialize in turning chaos into clarity using AI, automation, and modern tech stacks. Whether you’re drowning in manual tasks, missing growth opportunities, or just stuck, I help you build streamlined, profitable systems that scale. My background blends strategy, engineering, and deep entrepreneurial experience. If you’re serious about using emerging technology to lead—rather than lag—I’m the advisor who will get you there, step by step.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I believe too many brilliant founders are stuck working in their business instead of on it. I’ve been there—juggling everything, burning out, and wondering why growth felt so hard. I’ve also seen how the right systems and tools can change everything. Coaching lets me share those breakthroughs. It’s not about giving advice from the sidelines; it’s about building beside you, unlocking momentum with emerging tech, and helping you reclaim your time, energy, and vision. I coach because when you win, you don’t just grow a business—you create freedom

Work Experience

Harlem Labs Logo

Founder/CEO

Harlem Labs

October 2013 - Present

Interviewer

Running Harlem Labs has been a masterclass in transformation. I built it to bridge the gap between ambition and execution—helping founders, operators, and organizations translate bold ideas into scalable systems. Over the years, Harlem Labs became more than a consultancy; it became a launchpad for businesses ready to embrace AI, automation, and lean tech stacks without the fluff. We’ve architected custom solutions, led digital overhauls, and guided clients through complex growth challenges—all while keeping things human, practical, and results-driven. Harlem Labs is where I sharpened my edge—and where I proved that the future belongs to those who build it.

Waziri was also given offers to work at

  • Goldman Sachs Logo

    Goldman Sachs

  • Merrill Lynch Logo

    Merrill Lynch

  • Morgan Stanley Logo

    Morgan Stanley

  • CohnReznick Logo

    CohnReznick

Education

Columbia Business School Logo

Columbia Business School

Master's degree (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

2007 - 2009

Activities and societies: Black Business Student's Association Sales and Trading Club Finance/Entrepreneurship

Waziri G.

Waziri G.

Sign in
Free events