Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My background is in Environmental Science and Geospatial Engineering from the University of Oregon. I am a third generation college graduate in my family. I am inspired by the daily struggles I and my loved ones face. The determination and will power to deliver meaningful, long-lasting impact on this world; to build a system that out-lives myself is what keeps me inspired in business.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by aligning my actions with the bigger vision I have for my life. Progress, not perfection, drives me; small daily wins in my health, work, and investments build momentum. My faith, discipline, and desire to become a stronger, more capable individual keep me grounded. Even when things feel uncertain or emotional, I focus on growth, responsibility, and building a future that reflects the individual I’m becoming.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d use $25K to prove real traction for Farmles. Spend ~$8K dominating Baltimore/DC with targeted ads driving local users, ~$5K onboarding 10–20 market operators with incentives, ~$7K improving key product features (vendor profiles, products, market analytics), ~$2.5K on consistent short-form content, and ~$2.5K on QR codes and flyers at markets and grocery stores. The goal: 20-30K users, 35 markets, and strong data to raise a pre-seed round.