Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by people who build something real out of almost nothing. Growing up with scarce resources, I saw how often communities lacked access to opportunity. That pushed me to build platforms that close those gaps, so organizations and individuals can thrive despite limited resources.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated because I’ve lived the problems I’m solving. When you’ve seen how limited access holds communities back, building technology that creates opportunity becomes a personal mission. Each step forward means more real impact, and that keeps me going.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I would have the ability to scale our new platform, hire within my community and create more spaces for entrepreneurs in the tech industries. This would help more organizations to engage effectively and more people accessing real economic opportunity. It’s about turning my experience into a tool for others to build their own future.