Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My father... the gutsiest, hardest-working risk-taker I ever knew. He never shied from big swings, no matter the odds. That fearless drive fuels me today as I build an app to fund solutions for humanity's toughest challenges: climate collapse, global hunger, and sustainable power. Like him, I'm all-in on a bold bet that creates honest, purpose-driven impact.

How do you stay motivated?

My grand-kids. Every day I picture the world they'll face if no one acts... climate chaos, food shortages, energy inequality, and more. Their future drives me. After surviving a plane crash, 33 surgeries, massive debt, divorces, and hitting rock bottom, I refuse to quit. This fight isn't mine... it's for them, other kids like them, and every generation after. This fight's not optional; it's urgent.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I'd finish and launch my perpetual crowdfunding platform to fund scalable solutions for the world's biggest problems: climate change, hunger, clean energy, and more. After years of prototyping through hell (plane crash recovery, $1M debt, 33 surgeries), it's nearly ready. The $25K should cover final dev, testing, marketing, and launching to fund real projects worldwide. I believe my crazy, messy life broke then rebuilt me just for this. This isn't charity... it's sustainable impact at scale.