Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by the idea that infrastructure ownership should not be limited to large corporations or wealthy insiders. World Mobile’s vision showed me that telecom can be rebuilt in a more inclusive way, where everyday people can participate in, benefit from, and help expand the networks their communities rely on. That belief drives me to build ELOC Mobile and grow the AirNode Alliance.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the impact of what we’re building. Access to connectivity changes lives, but ownership of that infrastructure can change futures. Knowing that ELOC Mobile and the AirNode Alliance can help people move from being just consumers of telecom to actual participants and owners keeps me focused. I’m driven by the opportunity to create something scalable, practical, and empowering for communities everywhere.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to grow ELOC Mobile and expand the AirNode Alliance by building the systems, outreach, and infrastructure needed to make decentralized telecom ownership more accessible. That includes onboarding more operators, improving education and marketing, and creating easier pathways for everyday people to participate in community-owned connectivity. The goal would be to turn awareness into real adoption and real ownership.