I’m a Los Angeles–based artist, photographer, and entrepreneur building projects at the intersection of art, technology, and media.
Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!
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Free RegistrationI’m inspired by entrepreneurs who build something from nothing. My goal is to turn creativity into a sustainable business that proves innovation can start with a single idea.
How do you stay motivated?I stay motivated by focusing on the long-term vision. Building something meaningful takes persistence, and every small step forward is progress toward that goal. Entrepreneurship requires resilience, and I treat challenges as part of the process of building something real.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to expand production capacity, invest in essential tools and infrastructure, and focus on client acquisition and marketing. The goal is to move from early-stage development into steady revenue while building a sustainable creative technology business.
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