Andrew Galdys
Finance student/entrepreneur who moved from Florida to NYC at 18 to build ventures and seek opportunity through initiative and execution.
Finance student/entrepreneur who moved from Florida to NYC at 18 to build ventures and seek opportunity through initiative and execution.
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Free RegistrationWhat inspires me is the environment I threw myself into. Moving to NYC exposed me to people building real things from scratch, and that energy is contagious. Seeing what's possible when you just start is what keeps the fire going, especially knowing there are kids back home who haven't had that exposure yet.
How do you stay motivated?I grew up in a small Florida town wanting to start something but having no idea where to begin. I stay motivated for the younger version of me and every kid like that who just needs someone to show them it's possible.
What would you do with the $25,000?I'd split it into three areas of impact: sponsor grants for kids in my local community who have promising ideas or early-stage startups, reinvest into growing my own business, and fund my education so I can keep building the knowledge base behind my ventures. Every dollar would go toward building, for myself and others.
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