Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Entrepreneurship inspired me long before I ever started a business. Growing up, my family and I watched entrepreneurs pitch their ideas every week, and I was fascinated by the moment when an idea became real. Seeing someone turn belief and persistence into opportunity shaped the way I think about business. My mission is to build systems that turn overlooked ideas into real opportunities.

How do you stay motivated?

For me, entrepreneurship isn’t an experiment — it’s the path I’ve committed my life to. I’ve always been driven to build things, solve problems, and create opportunities where none existed before. Challenges don’t discourage me; they push me forward. Every obstacle is simply part of turning an idea into something real, and that process is what keeps me motivated every day.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the funding into expanding a retail technology platform I’ve built that allows small businesses and entrepreneurs to sell their products in high-traffic spaces without needing a storefront or full-time presence. It gives people with talent and ideas a simple, low-risk way to test their products, build confidence, and turn their passion into a real business. A $25,000 investment in me is an investment in the many entrepreneurs this platform is designed to support.