Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My biggest inspiration in business is my family and the reality that too many tragedies happen simply because help doesn’t arrive in time. Losing my aunt and thinking about the safety of my five kids and my father pushed me to build something that could actually make a difference. I’m driven by the idea that if we build the right tools, we can give people a fighting chance when it matters most.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the desire to rest well knowing my loved ones have an extra layer of safety. As a problem solver, I’m driven by tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems and building real solutions. Doing work that can both protect people and create generational wealth for my family is incredibly fulfilling and keeps me pushing forward every day.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If awarded the $25,000, it will help us bring the Sentinel Beacon to life—technology designed to protect people from human trafficking and silent emergencies. Bystander was born from my desire to protect my own family. Now, it’s about protecting yours too. With your support, we can turn one family’s mission into a movement that saves lives.