Parent & Student Testimonials
Discover authentic voices from our community. Real experiences shared by parents and students who have been part of our journey. Each testimonial reflects the dedication, growth, and success we celebrate together.
“Before discovering Black Mesa, Marlon was already a bright child with excellent grades, athletic discipline, and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. What we didn't realize was how much untapped potential lay beneath the surface, waiting to be awakened.Black Mesa didn't simply teach our son skills; they fundamentally transformed his understanding of himself and his capabilities. Through their comprehensive life coaching approach, Marlon experienced a profound shift in self-awareness. What began as a traditional path toward science and engineering evolved into something far more aligned with his true passions: entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, and ultimately, a new vision that led him to set his sights on Harvard or MIT.The transformation was both systematic and remarkable. Black Mesa's team helped reorganize Marlon's entire schedule, eliminating time-wasting activities and laser-focusing his energy on pursuits that would genuinely advance his future. The results spoke for themselves.In less than twelve months, Marlon mastered skills that many adults never acquire: reading and interpreting financial statements, analyzing key performance indicators for software businesses, and solving complex, real-world business challenges. He completed comprehensive industry analyses in emerging sectors like electric vehicles and cryptocurrency, gaining advanced understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes.Perhaps most impressively, Marlon now comprehends the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem from startup capital raising strategies to scaling methodologies and IPO processes. At just nine years old, he's not only learned these concepts but applied them, achieving a remarkable 120% return on his stock market investments while consistently outperforming both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ.Black Mesa delivered something far beyond traditional education. They provided Marlon with strategic direction, unwavering discipline, genuine confidence, and a sense of purpose that extends well beyond his chronological age. The maturity and business acumen he's developed have fundamentally changed how he approaches challenges and opportunities.As his mother, I'm convinced that every child would benefit from beginning this transformative journey as early as age nine. Enrolling Marlon with Black Mesa ranks among the most impactful decisions we've ever made as parents, one that has set the foundation for a lifetime of strategic thinking and purposeful achievement.”
— Ozay
Parent of Marlon, 9 years old, Dubai
“Onat is a bright and curious child with incredible potential, but staying consistently motivated has always been a challenge. He needed an environment that could stimulate his mind, support his emotional development, and keep him engaged over time.Joining Black Mesa became a true turning point for him. It offered far more than early exposure to finance and business concepts — it gave him a place where his abilities could be identified, nurtured, and strengthened. He began to see what he was capable of, both academically and personally. His confidence grew, his curiosity deepened, and his approach to learning became more disciplined and positive.The mentorship he received at Black Mesa made this transformation even more meaningful. His instructor became a trusted guide — someone who challenged him, supported him, and helped him refine his strengths while building healthier habits and stronger interpersonal skills. Most importantly, he was in an environment where he felt seen, valued, and truly understood.We are deeply grateful to Black Mesa for the profound impact it has had on Onat’s growth. The program has become an important part of his life, and the change we’ve seen in him is something we will always be thankful for.”
— Yeşim
Parent of Onat, 13 years old, Istanbul
"Before joining Black Mesa Global, I felt genuinely lost. I couldn’t choose between finance and engineering, and even though everyone said I had “so much potential,” I had no idea how to use it. I wanted direction, but I didn’t know where to start.Everything changed when I joined Black Mesa Global.
They introduced me to entrepreneurship, finance, investing, leadership, and a real growth mindset. They didn’t see me as “just a kid”—they saw someone who could think, analyze, and build. With their guidance, I went deeper than I ever imagined possible. I completed full industry deep dives and became knowledgeable enough to speak confidently about two entire sectors: crypto and electric vehicles. I even achieved a 120% return in the stock market in just one year—at the age of nine.For the first time, I understood what my potential actually looked like.Now I’m certain about my path. I’ve discovered that finance and leadership are where I truly belong, and I’m moving forward with clarity, confidence, and real excitement for what’s ahead. Black Mesa Global didn’t just educate me—they helped me grow into someone who knows exactly where they’re going and why it matters."
— Marlon
Student, 9 years old, Dubai
“Black Mesa changed my life a lot. Before I started, I was just a normal kid playing games and scrolling reels. But after the classes began, I started seeing the world in a completely different way. It helped me grow mentally and changed my personality for the better.Now I can read financial statements, think critically, and solve real business cases. I learned the basics of macroeconomics and geopolitics, studied business activism, and analyzed top tech companies from micro-cap to mega-cap. One of the biggest things we did was a full deep dive on AMD and the semiconductor industry. I understood how chips are made end-to-end, the competitors, TAM, SWOT, and everything behind the industry. I’m now able to have a real conversation with a semiconductor engineer or even a corporate leader.I also started investing through my mom’s account, and I make the decisions myself. Having skin in the game helped me learn the psychology of investing, and I actually enjoy studying companies from their marketing to their strategy, competition, and financials. Black Mesa helped me become someone I never thought I could be at 13.”
— Onat
Student, 13 years old, Istanbul
“Black Mesa changed how I see the world. Before I started the classes, I didn’t really understand how important my habits or studies were. I wasn’t focused, and I didn’t think about the future. After joining, everything shifted. I began caring about my education, improving my routines, and understanding how the world actually works. Now I’m learning how real companies work through industry deep dives, analyzing financial statements, understanding business KPIs, and solving problems like a young professional. If you want your child to grow, gain discipline, and unlock their true potential, Black Mesa is the right place.”
— Maya
Student, 13 years old, Dubai
Before joining Black Mesa, I felt lost. I didn’t know which direction to take with my studies or what I wanted my future to look like. Everything felt confusing and overwhelming. Black Mesa changed that completely. Through real business cases, simulations, and hands-on analysis, I finally understood how companies make decisions, how financial statements work, and how to think strategically.But the biggest difference wasn’t just the finance, it was the life coaching. Together, we built a clear long-term plan: studying at a top European university and ultimately working toward a Harvard MBA. For the first time, I know exactly where I’m going and how to get there.Black Mesa didn’t just teach me skills. It gave me direction, confidence, and the belief that I can achieve something extraordinary. I wish every student could experience this.”
— Stacey
Student, 19 years old, Brussels
“Black Mesa has had a huge impact on my financial life and overall confidence. The lessons are easy to understand and made financial education and business fundamentals finally make sense to me. I’ve learned how to budget, build healthier money habits, and think more strategically about my future. The business concepts we study help me see how real companies work and make decisions. And most importantly, I now feel confident investing in the stock market thanks to the clear guidance and support. Black Mesa has helped me grow in ways I didn’t expect.”
— Stepan
Student, 25 years old, London
I’ve been following Black Mesa Global closely and I’m genuinely blown away by what they’re building. Their approach to educating the next generation feels modern, purposeful, and far beyond the standard ‘after-school’ model. The way they combine real-world skills—like business thinking, financial literacy/investing mindset, leadership, communication, and future-ready tools—into a structured system is exactly what I’ve been searching for.What I admire most is how intentional the program design feels: it’s not random topics or trendy buzzwords, but a clear pathway that develops confidence, capability, and independent thinking over time. As a parent, that clarity and ambition is incredibly reassuring.My son is 6.5 right now, and I’m already counting down to the moment he turns 8 so we can officially start. If you’re a parent who wants an education model that actually matches the world our kids are growing into, Black Mesa Global is the real deal.
— Özlem
Student & Black Mesa Educator, Istanbul