Why You Should Bet on Me

My dad's 54 and dying of cancer. He's been battling for five years. My mom can't walk after getting hit by a mountain biker. Life's not fair – it was never meant to be. But that's exactly why you should bet on me.

Deep Roots

My purpose in life is deeply rooted in my faith. It shapes how I view the world and drives my decisions. I served a Mormon mission. If you don't know what that is, look it up. It taught me consistency, hard work, and that happiness doesn't require much.

Raw Fuel

Let's be real – I'm angry. Watching your dad fight cancer at a young age does that to you. Seeing your mom lose her ability to walk does that to you. But here's what's interesting: alongside that anger, I've witnessed incredible acts of service. People with resources stepping up to help my family. That's what drives me. I don't just want financial success – I want to be someone who can bless others' lives when they need it most. The anger's my fuel, but the goal is impact.

Bias for Action

Ideas are cheap. I build things. Take Siftbooks – we saw people wanting clean audiobooks. Instead of just talking about it, we built it. Now families can listen without worrying about content. Or when I noticed potty training was a pain point? Launched toilet targets on Amazon. Check out my projects page. The pattern's clear: See problem → Build solution → Ship → Learn. Repeat.

Family Motivation

Having a family creates constraints. These constraints force creativity and focused decision-making. When you look your kids in the eyes, something shifts. I'm young, fit, and healthy – but I also have real responsibilities. Every decision needs to count. I'm ambitious and determined to control my life. I want to give my wife and kids the best future and teach them by example.

The Chip

My wife told me about a conversation where someone asked her directly: "Do you think this software project is actually going to work?" They were testing if even my own wife believed in what I was building. Instead of discouraging me, it lit a fire. That doubt put a chip on my shoulder. Like they say, "chips on shoulders equal chips in pockets." Every question, every doubt just adds to my determination to prove them wrong.

Bottom Line

You're not betting on just another founder. You're betting on:

Someone forged by adversity
A builder with a bias for action
Deep faith and purpose
Anger channeled into productive fuel
A burning desire to create an impact
Youth, health, and relentless ambition