Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by builders who create entirely new industries. Entrepreneurs like Henry Ford and Elon Musk didn’t just build companies—they built systems that reshaped how society moves and works. My inspiration is applying that same mindset to robotics and infrastructure, building platforms that allow businesses and cities to deploy automation at scale through Kecom’s robotics distribution and financing ecosystem.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the mission. Robotics and automation will transform how cities operate, but access to that technology is still limited. Every day I work toward building the infrastructure distribution, financing, and software that makes these systems accessible to businesses everywhere. Knowing that Kecom can help reshape industries and create opportunities in the Midwest keeps me focused and disciplined.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The $25,000 would go directly into advancing Kecom’s robotics deployment infrastructure. Specifically, it would fund pilot deployments of autonomous cleaning and service robots, support development of our KeServe financing platform, and expand our RoboMax distribution model. The goal is to accelerate real-world deployments that demonstrate how robotics can operate profitably for property managers, commercial real estate operators, and cities.