I never thought a day at the pool would change the direction of my entire life. One of my closest friends nearly drowned right in front of me. In that moment, everything slowed down - the panic, the fear, the realization of how quickly life can change. Afterward, I couldn't stop thinking: what if there was a way to prevent this? That's when the idea for my first company was born: an AI lifeguard software that could scan pools, detect when someone was drowning, and alert help instantly.
It wasn't about building a business for money; it was about building something that mattered, something that could save lives. But through that process, I discovered something even deeper about myself. I wasn't just passionate about building one company - I was passionate about turning ideas into reality. Helping others. Building solutions. Transforming dreams into fully formed companies.
That realization shaped everything I've done since. Today, I run a venture capital firm that produces multiple companies each year. But at the heart of it, nothing has changed. I'm still that person who believes a single idea can make the world better. And I'll never forget that it all started on a summer day at the pool.