Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

The greatest inspiration has always been the young people I work with every day. Over the past decade, thousands of students from underestimated communities have shown what’s possible when talent meets opportunity. Many of them are just as capable as anyone else, but they simply lack access to networks, exposure, and resources. Watching students go from uncertainty to confidence, internships, and careers reminds me why this work matters. My inspiration comes from the belief that social c

How do you stay motivated?

Motivation comes from impact. When you see a student land their first internship, start a business, or realize they belong in spaces they never imagined, it becomes impossible to slow down. I stay focused by thinking long term. The work is not about a single event or company. It’s about building infrastructure that creates opportunity for the next generation. Every initiative I build is designed to scale access to mentorship, financial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and now AI literacy

What would you do with the $25,000?

The $25,000 would go directly toward expanding youth access to financial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and AI education. Through initiatives like Campus Coin Invest and Bevon’s Mentee Network, we bring together students, industry leaders, and real-world learning experiences that expose young people to careers in finance, technology, and business. This funding would help expand programming, provide student stipends, and support hands-on learning experiences where young people can build