My Story

I’m Coop, founder of AtlantaDesign.org, a business consulting firm that’s more than just a company—it’s an organization. Along the way, I’ve built a network of designers, programmers, accountants, lawyers, insurance agents, and other professionals who I loop in to help my clients when they need support beyond my expertise. I like to think of my client base as an ecosystem—one where businesses don’t just receive guidance but also connect, collaborate, and grow together.

One of the biggest problems I’ve seen in business is people getting trapped—locked into systems they don’t understand, nickel-and-dimed for every small change because they were never taught how to manage their own operations. I do things differently.

When I consult, build, or automate, I don’t just deliver a solution—I teach my clients how to use it. Whether it’s a website, an app, or a business automation system, my goal is that when we’re done, you don’t have to call me every time you need an update. My clients walk away with real control over their digital assets, not dependent on me or anyone else for small fixes.

I’ve been running businesses or helping others start them for as long as I can remember. My entrepreneurial mindset started in fourth grade, when I negotiated a deal with my dad to pay me and my siblings $20 per B and $50 per A. That semester, I got straight A’s—but I didn’t stop there. I also convinced my siblings to give me a cut of their earnings, since I was the one who had negotiated the deal in the first place. And just like that, my first business partnership was born.

From then on, I was always buying low and selling high. In elementary school, I was selling candy and pencils. By high school, I was writing and selling custom poetry for Valentine’s Day. On rainy days, I’d go to Howard University and sell umbrellas to the ladies who didn’t want to mess up their hair.

From then on, I was always buying low and selling high. In elementary school, I was selling candy and pencils. By high school on rainy days before class, I’d go to Howard University and sell umbrellas to the ladies who didn’t want to mess up their hair.

As I got older, I started teaching others to make money. While working with at-risk youth at DC Parks and Recreation, I showed young people how to make money the right way—finding legal, low-cost ways to flip products instead of turning to crime. I worked with teens who had few options and little guidance, helping them see that entrepreneurship was a path to independence, not just something for people with money and connections.

In 2009, I founded The Fast Food Dude with my future wife, first launching it as Delivery Genie and then in 2010 as The Fast Food Dude, which eventually became Fetch Atlanta. While growing my own businesses, I was also helping others start theirs. I helped a friend launch a summer camp with Allen Iverson, another pioneer one of the earliest video blogs, and another build a nightclub promotions empire.

As my experience grew, friends started referring me to friends, and before long, I was working with nonprofits, churches, professors, exchange programs, activists, restaurants, nightclubs, lawyers, political candidates, lawn care businesses, and a range of other entrepreneurs. What started as helping people solve small business problems turned into a career built around strategy, innovation, and execution.

As an African American entrepreneur, a lot of my work is geared toward minority-owned businesses—helping them level the playing field through smart digital strategy, automation, and financial structure. Many of my clients aren’t just looking for a website or an app—they need an entire foundation that allows them to scale, compete, and sustain their businesses without unnecessary overhead. That’s why I educate every single client—not just take their money.

I don’t just build things—I solve real business problems, cutting through inflated development costs and unnecessary dependencies. If you want a consultant who leaves you better equipped, not more reliant, let’s talk.

Some of Cool Stuff I’ve Built