Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

As a Morgan State University alum and chapter president, I am inspired by leaders who build more than wealth. They create ecosystems that open doors for others. Watching students struggle with access to opportunity while sitting inside one of the most powerful alumni networks in the country lit a fire in me. My goal is to turn that network into a launchpad through AI, innovation, and real investment in the next generation.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by thinking bigger than the moment. I do not just set goals. I build systems that create momentum. Knowing that a scholarship could exist because of work I do today keeps me moving with urgency. Through Mystery AI, I see how the right tools transform businesses and communities firsthand. I track results, focus on high impact actions, and drive outcomes. Motivation is not a feeling. It is a decision backed by consistent execution.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to launch the Mystery AI HBCU Training Initiative, bringing hands-on AI education directly to alumni chapters, nonprofits, and underserved communities. A portion would fund immediate scholarships for HBCU students, creating visible impact from day one. The remainder would build the infrastructure for HBCUdemy, a platform where HBCU alumni learn, teach, and give back through every course sold.