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REPURPOSING WITH PURPOSE 1-20 Employees: NERDiT NOW
BY REGINA DONATO | PHOTOS BY NICK WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY
IN THE HEART of the East Side of Wilmington, NERDiT NOW is a driving force for the community, empowering individuals, bridging divides, and making a positive impact through its unique blend of tech-centric services and community-oriented initiatives. Founded in 2015 by Markevis Gideon, NERDiT NOW has grown exponentially over the years, introducing innovative repair services like the NERDiT Ambulance and NERDiT Kiosk (both featured on Shark Tank) and workforce development programs through their nonprofit arm, NERDiT CARES. 22
This is quite a remarkable feat for something that started out as a man in his apartment repairing computers. NERDiT NOW has been able to demonstrate this growth and success through its four guiding principles: empowerment, accessibility, sustainability, and collaboration.
EMPOWERMENT At the core of NERDiT NOW’s mission lies empowerment. “We believe in empowering individuals by providing them with the skills and resources needed to navigate and excel in the digital world,” elaborates November/December 2023
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