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AKT boasts a finely tuned network of design, merchandising and marketing companies optimized to solve the marketing needs of clients both large and small. Specializing in new business development, AKT Enterprises lives up to its reputation as a one-stop-shop for industry professionals.
With a diverse and ever-growing clientele, AKT caters directly to over one million customers, vendors and consumers. AKT’s awareness of current trends and solid grasp of technology combined with their forward-thinking team creates full service solutions that work for organizations of all shapes and sizes.
Executive Profiles
Alex Tchekmeian
President & CEO
Alex K. Tchekmeian has combined his entertainment and music background with his entrepreneurial spirit to find success in a wide range of business ventures. With more than a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, Tchekmeian’s drive and ambition led to the foundation for what has since become a flourishing enterprise comprised of multiple companies, all catering to the merchandising and design industries. Founded in 1999, AKT Enterprises has launched a diverse portfolio of businesses and has become a full-service provider of print and digital media services.
Born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in 1986, Tchekmeian put his talents to good use over the years to become an accomplished, young businessman. He has been honored as one of the “Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25” by Business Week and was also recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as one of 2010’s “Top 40 Under 40,” which spotlights 40 of the region’s top young business and civic leaders each year. Tchekmeian recently contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s “Extraordinary Young Teens” edition, which offers business and life advice from Tchekmeian as well as other noted young entrepreneurs.
Tchekmeian strives to give back to the music community that has nurtured AKT Enterprises for many years with Give Them Wings to Fly, the organization he established in 2005. Give Them Wings to Fly provides young musicians and schools with instruments they could not otherwise afford. Tchekmeian also speaks frequently at schools and conventions on the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship at a young age.
In addition to the steady growth of AKT’s internal operations, Tchekmeian has recently announced the aggressive expansion of his new retail initiative, Big Top Shirts, located throughout the southeast region.
Tchekmeian has an awareness of current trends and a solid grasp of technology that help the company create full-service solutions for organizations of all shapes and sizes. The continued success of AKT lies in Tchekmeian’s ability to stay in-tune and one step ahead of a fast-paced, constantly changing industry. “The real satisfaction for me lies in the creative thought process and anticipating what might be on the company’s horizon,” he said. “This industry moves quickly, and I am focused on bringing AKT to the next level in technology, products, and customer service.”
With a client and customer base of over one million, AKT Enterprises continues to expand by delivering the highest quality products through the diversified talents of the company’s rapidly growing number of employees. A dedication to excellent products and services, coupled with the latest cutting-edge technologies and processes, have proven AKT Enterprises to be one of the most innovative companies rising in today’s entertainment industry.
Jared Mendelewicz
VP & Chief Operating Officer
With an affinity for efficiency and organization coupled with a rock-solid web development background, Jared is able to harness the power of the 50+ employee, cutting edge media enterprise to consistently propel AKT to the next level.
As a seasoned project coordinator, web developer and all-around entrepreneur, Jared oversees all graphic and web development projects for both customers and internal AKT operations.
AKT’s web presence is the driving force behind its sales, relying solely on the company’s ability to adapt in an ever-changing digital marketplace. Jared continually strives to push both employees and company technology to not only meet industry standards, but to exceed them.
While the enterprise’s success continues to grow exponentially, Jared looks to find new industries and markets into which to expand. After only a few short years with the company, Jared has helped AKT Enterprises gain recognition as one of the fastest-growing, most innovative companies in the entertainment industry.
Kevin Khandjian
Chief Information Officer
Kevin joined AKT Enterprises in 2006. He was a key partner in the development of the popular managed online store, District Lines. Kevin is a skilled web developer with over a decade’s experience in building custom web sites and applications. His passion for social media led to the creation of several successful initiatives centered around it.
District Lines has quickly become the go-to online video merchandise hub and has afforded Kevin and AKT the opportunity to branch into live social and industry events. In addition to launching a series of “real life” YouTube tours, his latest project, Playlist LIVE, is an annual convention focused on YouTube artists, musicians and social media.
