Speaking
Data and fire, every time.
I bring the numbers from institutional research and the conviction of someone who grew up on the outside of the system — and built a way in.
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What I Talk About
Identity Before Strategy
You don’t get what you want — you get what you are. This talk unpacks the identity shift that took me from my in-laws’ basement to building wealth on my own terms, and gives audiences a framework for doing the same.
Building Investable Businesses
Most founders don’t fail because their idea is bad. They fail because they never learned to speak the language investors actually use. This talk walks through the P-O-L-M framework and makes institutional criteria immediately actionable.
The $1.16 Trillion Convergence
Impact investing, AI-powered entrepreneurship, and the gig economy are converging into one wave. This talk breaks down what that means for everyday investors and founders — and why the next decade rewards those who see the pattern now.
AI and the Democratization of Entrepreneurship
For the first time in history, a first-generation entrepreneur with a $5/day budget has access to the same tools as a well-funded startup. This talk explores what that shift means and who is positioned to win.
The Right to Be Rich
Wanting more is not greed. Staying small serves no one. This talk makes the case for wealth as full expression — body, mind, and spirit — and challenges the narrative that enough is a ceiling, not a floor.
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I speak at conferences, summits, corporate events, and podcasts. If you're building something for investors, founders, or the broader entrepreneurship community — let's talk.
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