Ask Sharifah Holdings, LLC Β· Private investment opportunity
Ask Sharifah Holdings, LLC is an operating technology, media and business services holding company with five live properties. The proposed $500,000 nonvoting equity raise would expand existing operations through one coordinated strategy.
Led by founder Sharifah Hardie, whose entrepreneurial experience spans nearly 30 years, the portfolio connects underserved businesses with practical technology, strategic support and visibility. Investment would add the people and infrastructure to expand its collective commercial potential.
Request Investor InformationProposed Rule 506(c) offering Β· Verified accredited investors only
Founder and leadership
Sharifah Hardie brings nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial experience in business development, marketing, media, technology adoption and relationship building. Her company biography records her first website in the 1990s and her first podcast in 2009.
Her work includes founding Ask Sharifah and Sharifah AI, creating business networks and hosting The Round Table Talk Show. A VoyageLA founder profile in 2018 and a Speakers Magazine feature in 2022 form part of her published media record.
That professional history predates Ask Sharifah Holdings, LLC, formed in February 2026. The expansion plan would add operating capacity around her experience and customer relationships. The company remains dependent on her leadership.
Read the founder biography β View the media record βOne portfolio, multiple revenue opportunities
The strategy focuses on underserved entrepreneurs and community organizations that need technology, business guidance and visibility without assembling a full internal team.
AskSharifah.com develops the strategy and provides consulting, publicity and professional support.
Sharifah AI implements websites, platforms and managed AI services. Ask Any Human offers focused access to human expertise.
The Round Table Talk Show and Got The Mic create programming, commercial content, advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
Management intends to coordinate marketing, relevant referrals and shared operating support. Cross purchases and financial efficiencies are opportunities to develop, not demonstrated portfolio results.
The five operating businesses
Live services and business network website.Operating property 01
Business consulting, marketing, publicity, speaking and professional services for entrepreneurs and organizations that need experienced guidance and execution support.
Commercial model: Consulting engagements, service projects and speaking fees.
Expansion opportunity: Add delivery support and coordinated marketing to serve more clients while preserving founder level strategic guidance.
Live technology services and AI receptionist offer.Operating property 02
Custom websites, membership platforms, dashboards and AI automation for businesses without an internal technology team. Its managed AI receptionist answers calls using approved information, captures leads and takes messages.
Commercial model: Implementation fees, managed service subscriptions and qualifying platform revenue share under client agreements.
Expansion opportunity: Standardize onboarding and add technical support capacity so more customers can adopt and continue using the technology.
Operating property 03
A live weekday conversation hosted by Sharifah Hardie from 8 AM to 10 AM Pacific. Multiple remote guests respond to one another without scripted questions, creating an organic discussion of business, communities and the world.
Commercial model: Sponsorships, commercial placements, digital advertising, premium membership, merchandise and voluntary support offers.
Expansion opportunity: Build sponsorship sales and production support around live broadcasts and on demand viewing.
Operating property 04
Street interview production and vertical video for emerging brands and local businesses in Los Angeles and Southern California. Services include concepts, filming, editing and paid social campaign management.
Commercial model: Production project fees, monthly content packages and advertising management fees. Media spend is separate.
Expansion opportunity: Expand production and editing capacity and develop recurring client relationships. Founded by Sharifah Hardie and LaShelle Sanders.
Operating property 05
A marketplace for human perspective, including context for AI responses. Users submit a question, compare expert offers, choose before paying and receive a written answer. Experts set their own rates.
Commercial model: The published model allocates 20% of paid answers to the platform and 80% to the expert.
Expansion opportunity: Recruit initial experts, establish category coverage and develop paid question activity with appropriate quality and customer support.
Official website captures show the properties, not verified customers or financial results. Source website imagery may be illustrative. Review the holding companyβs ownership, intellectual property and cofounder arrangements in due diligence.
Expansion strategy and use of capital
The proposed capital supports a coordinated expansion of existing businesses. Allocations remain subject to definitive offering documents and business needs.
Personnel and operations: More capacity to deliver services and support customers.
Customer acquisition: Targeted marketing, qualified inquiries and sponsorship sales.
Technology development: More reliable platforms, onboarding and automation.
Office and infrastructure: Equipment and operating support for coordinated delivery.
| Proposed use | Dollar amount | Of total |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel and Operations | $170,000 | 34% |
| Marketing and Customer Acquisition | $100,000 | 20% |
| Technology, Office and Equipment | $80,000 | 16% |
| Legal, Accounting and Compliance | $35,000 | 7% |
| Working Capital Reserve | $115,000 | 23% |
| Total proposed proceeds | $500,000 | 100% |
Personnel and operations includes leadership, employees and staffing support. Detailed compensation and operating allocations belong in the investor materials.
Investment terms and potential economic participation
The proposed offering seeks $500,000 for a 20% aggregate investor equity allocation, assuming the full raise at the stated financing valuation. Nonvoting investors would participate economically under the final operating agreement while management retains ordinary operating control.
All terms are proposed and subject to definitive offering documents. The financing valuation is not an independent appraisal. The intended exemption is Regulation D, Rule 506(c).
Possible participation in available profits or cash if authorized under the governing documents.
Possible increased interest value if the company grows. A paper valuation does not create cash or a resale market.
Possible proceeds from an acquisition or other transaction, subject to obligations, costs and the final equity rights.
Equity is not a loan. Repayment, distributions, appreciation and an exit are not guaranteed. Investors may be unable to sell their interests and may lose their entire investment.
Accredited investor inquiry
Five operating properties. One coordinated expansion strategy. A proposed $500,000 private capital raise.
Request the investor presentation, review the proposed terms and determine whether the opportunity aligns with your investment objectives. Financial records, detailed compensation and other material disclosures remain part of due diligence before an investment decision.
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve an allocation or commit you to investing. Purchasers must qualify as accredited investors and complete reasonable verification. A checkbox alone is not verification.
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Important Securities Disclosures
This page provides preliminary information about a proposed offering. It is not a subscription agreement and does not accept investments or funds. Any offer or sale will be made only through definitive offering documents and in compliance with applicable law. Terms may change, and the proposed offering may not proceed.
The securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or applicable state securities laws and would be offered in reliance on available exemptions. Neither the SEC nor any state securities regulator has approved or disapproved these securities, passed upon their merits, or confirmed the accuracy or adequacy of any information.
An investment is speculative and involves substantial risk, including loss of the entire investment. Interests would be restricted securities, subject to transfer limitations, with no established public market. Investors should be able to bear an indefinite holding period. Nonvoting interests limit investor control. Additional financing may dilute ownership, and distributions are not assured.
Risks include limited operating history, reliance on key personnel, competition, technology and cybersecurity risks, execution risk and the possibility that the company cannot raise sufficient capital or achieve its plans. No returns, dividends, liquidity event or tax outcome are promised. Plans and forward looking statements reflect current expectations and may differ materially from actual results.
Prospective investors should review all definitive documents, financial information, conflicts of interest and risk factors, conduct their own due diligence, and consult independent legal, tax and financial advisers. This summary is not exhaustive.
