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Our Story
Jacob and Ahmed met in the place where they both share a passion, the gym. Jacob was prepping for his first bodybuilding competition, when Jacob asked Ahmed to spot him. That is the spark to what led to create, Merakinetics. It all started in an apartment in Minneapolis, MN. Ahmed shared the vision for the desire to innovate. Jacob acknowledge the vision and noticed that there was a need to optimize towards an emerging family of Dumbbell hoisting products. Eventually, this mission created the alliance towards transforming the fitness industry and has led to the evolution of introducing multiple innovative products.
Our Mission
Our goal is to exceed the boundaries to what exists. We want to transform how gym goers train and to provide the fitness industry with innovative ideas. By implementing design thinking, regardless of scale or competitor, we want to leave a positive social impact for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Meet the Team
Ahmed Hassan
Co-founder
Driven by creativity and curiosity for how products are created are one of Ahmed's niches'. Growing up in a machine shop and questioning how things work is what led to pursuing a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from University of Minnesota Duluth. With the passion for engineering, the desire to embark on a fitness career evolved simultaneously. As a bodybuilding athlete with nearly a decade of experience and nearly half a decade of engineering experience, the pursuit to embark on a new mission has led to co-founding, Merakinetics.
Jacob Pomory
Co-founder
Growing up in an unhealthy environment sparked Jacob's passion for health and wellness leading into his adult life. Over time, this passion evolved into a need to help others with their journey to living a healthier lifestyle. Throughout that process, Jacob learned extensively about the risks involved in the physical aspect of training and felt the need to optimize it as much as possible. In doing so, Jacob utilized his 10+ years of experience in the gym and his knowledge of biomechanics & anatomy to form a solid foundation for which Merakinetics was built off of. Jacob holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise & Sports Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Additionally, he is also the owner of a successful coaching business, Prodigy Prep & Posing, with clients all over the world. His clientele ranges from amateur level competitors all the way up to top Olympians in the sport of Bodybuilding.