Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from builders like Steve Jobs who create infrastructure that changes how the world operates. I grew up in Haiti, where access to technology and opportunity was limited, so I learned early that systems matter. Today I’m inspired by founders who build foundational technologies—operating systems, networks, and platforms that empower entire ecosystems. My goal is to help build the sovereign AI infrastructure that nations and enterprises will rely on in the future.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by thinking long-term. Building advanced technology taught me that the world isn’t evenly built, and technology can either deepen that gap or help close it. Building sovereign AI from the GCC is about creating systems that countries can truly own and trust. Every day I’m driven by the idea that what we build now can shape how governments, enterprises, and societies safely use AI in the decades ahead.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest it directly into advancing sovereign AI development—expanding our engineering capacity, strengthening private AI deployment infrastructure, and accelerating pilot programs with enterprises in the GCC. It would also support continued work on secure AI systems that operate fully within organizational boundaries. The goal is to move faster from prototype systems to real-world deployments that prove sovereign AI can power critical industries without relying on external cloud mod