About Founder

Elisha Ngolemasango, is a Cameroonian/American. He was raised under the nurturing guidance of his grandparents with a strong foundation in the fear and knowledge of Christ. Instilling in him a lifelong dream to assist the homeless and less privilege. This vision, seemingly insurmountable, was fueled by Elisha's unwavering faith in God.

However, the stark sight of homelessness prompted Elisha to question societal norms. In 2017, he began experiencing visions of running a business and generate income that part will be for charitable purposes. The journey commenced with contemplating a company name, evolving from "Elisha Alpha" to "Eli" based on its profound meaning meaning "My God" and Alpha meaning the "Beginning." Not convinced, he started making the logo and in the process of doing so the name Eli, meaning 'My God,' emerged, with the addition of 'Empire' reflecting a vision larger than oneself. This conceptualization led to the birth of Eli Empire.

In 2018, Elisha decided to apply faith by ordering customized shirts and t-shirts with the logo 'Eli Empire" and the word "Taking over the world for Christ." Despite initial uncertainties, he felt a calling to extend this vision through a tangible business.

Graduating with a BS in Computer Science in 2023, Elisha embarked on a job search to support his family and aid the less privileged. Facing unexpected delays, he clung to his unwavering faith.

While going for his US citizenship interview, Elisha, expressing gratitude, felt a profound urge to help the homeless especially during this winter season. A voice emerged: create custom hoodies with the Eli Empire logo, and give it out to the homeless to keep warm. Immediately he started research  

Immediately he started researching customized hoodie vendors, a voice suggested self-printing then sell them, and allocate a portion of the proceeds to charity. Elisha, reached to friend that is doing same business to learn from her how she does it. The responded with I watch a lot of tutorials and I use Cricut.

Not knowing what Cricut was Elisha started searching and learning despite financial constraints, Elisha seized a Black Friday deal on a Cricut machine and later acquired a heat press. Learning the craft through online tutorials, he took a leap of faith, purchasing the necessary equipment and ordered T-shirts.

This inspiring narrative showcases Elisha's resilience, faith, and determination to transform a dream into a reality, driven by a mission to make a positive impact through Eli Empire.