Chukwudum "Chumze" Chukwudebelu
Teaching founders how to prevent the $100K mistake.
Chukwudum "Chumze" Chukwudebelu
Teaching founders how to prevent the $100K mistake.
About Chukwudum "Chumze" Chukwudebelu
Teaching founders how to prevent the $100K mistake.
Chukwudum “Chumze” Chukwudebelu is the founder of TheChumEffect (TCE), a consulting and execution firm that has helped companies generate more than $10M in revenue across SaaS, fintech, cybersecurity, and healthcare. He is the author of Business as a Baby and creator of the BAAB framework, a growth model that teaches founders to respect the natural stages of a company’s life: Baby, Toddler, Teenager, and Adult.
Why Book Chukwudum "Chumze" Chukwudebelu as Your Podcast Guest
Stage-Based Business Insights
I bring the BAAB framework to help your audience assess their business stage and avoid premature scaling pitfalls.
Execution-Driven Stories
I share real experiences from launching products and scaling teams that generated $10M+ in revenue across industries.
AI-Powered Strategy
I explain how to use AI to extract customer sentiment and automate revenue in overlooked B2B workflows.
Relatable Founder Lessons
I share raw, engaging stories—like my $100K mistake—that spark clarity and emotional connection with listeners.
Episode Angles & Topics
Are You Forcing Growth Too Early?
Learn how to identify your business's true stage and avoid premature scaling that leads to failure.
How I Lost $100K—And Rebuilt
A raw story of failure, recovery, and the framework that now helps others avoid the same mistake.
Using AI to Unlock Hidden Revenue
Discover how AI-powered workflows are transforming overlooked B2B processes into revenue engines.
Scaling Nonprofits Like Startups
Explore how startup principles helped scale a nonprofit to 100+ chapters across the U.S.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners will learn how to identify the true stage of their business, avoid costly missteps, and apply a practical framework to grow sustainably.
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Key Achievements
Founded TheChumEffect to help companies scale product, talent, and strategy
Built institutional sales pipelines at Reeple (Techstars '23)
Co-founded a nonprofit scaling African Student Associations nationwide
Launched a textbook resale app from a $2K/week flipping business
Professional Experience
Founder/CEO
TheChumEffect (TCE)
Founded a consulting firm helping companies scale with clarity; generated $10M+ in client revenue across SaaS, cybersecurity, staffing, and healthcare.
Chief Sales Officer
Reeple (Techstars '23)
Built B2B pipelines with banks and financial firms; drove $1M+ in transactions and created $10M-$20M in pipeline value.
Co-Founder/Chief Strategic Officer
Simius AI
Led product vision and GTM for a smart home cybersecurity platform; coined the term 'Cyber Hygiene' and drove behavior-led messaging.
Program Manager/Co-Founder
ASAUNITED, INC
Scaled a nonprofit to 100+ university chapters; led national campaigns and mentored student leadership teams.
Product Manager/Founder
Chumz, LLC
Launched a peer-to-peer textbook resale platform; raised $30K, led a 10-person team, and acquired 1K+ users.
Education
Master's degree, MBA
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Bachelor of Science Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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