Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My Dad is my inspiration. He’s faced hardships that would make most people give up, but he never did. He battled depression, served in the Army, and broke half his limbs in the police academy, yet he persevered and dedicated his life to helping others. I strive to carry his discipline and mentality as I pursue my goals. I’m also inspired by storytelling through filmmaking. I enjoy bringing people together, sharing perspectives, and building stronger communities.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by focusing on the bigger picture. I remind myself that every project, challenge, and late night is part of building something meaningful. Whether it’s growing my business, creating films, or developing technology, I’m driven by the idea that my work can bring people together and create opportunities for others. Progress, even small steps forward, keeps me moving. The support and belief my friends, family, and collaborators has kept me pursuing this dream.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The $25,000 would help move our application from beta testing to public release across the U.S. Funds would go toward marketing, paying our development team, infrastructure and servers, and implementing new features. It would also support partnerships with cities and colleges to help local businesses connect with filmmakers while teaching students how they can earn income through filmmaking in their communities.