Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from the millions of gamers and computer users who have been excluded by traditional hardware design. After losing the use of my right arm, I experienced firsthand how inaccessible many tools still are. That experience pushed me to build ERCHAM, not just as a product, but as a way to restore independence, competition, and creativity for people who need adaptive technology.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the real people who reach out saying they need this device. When I shared the ERCHAM prototype online, gamers with disabilities, RSI injuries, and one-hand limitations immediately said it would change their ability to play and work. Knowing this can restore access and independence for others keeps me pushing forward every day.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the funding to accelerate the development of ERCHAM MK1. The funds would support engineering refinement, prototype manufacturing, and ergonomic testing to move from prototype to production-ready hardware and prepare for crowdfunding and manufacturing.