ENTREPRENEUR · INVESTOR · SPEAKER · PHILANTHROPIST · PODCAST HOST
Building companies. Connecting people. Creating opportunity.
Started at 16. Exited at 20. I’ve spent the years since building businesses, exploring international markets and learning what creates lasting value. Today, I work at the intersection of business, media, financial education and human connection.
Build things that create opportunities beyond yourself.
FOUNDER1ST · UNFILTERED MINDS · WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT · FINANCIAL EDUCATION
WHAT I’M BUILDING
Creating opportunities for people to build, grow and own more of their future.
My work takes different forms, but everything connects through entrepreneurship, financial independence, media and human relationships.
We work with B2B founders and leadership teams on strategy, growth, distribution, client acquisition, profitability, operational infrastructure and enterprise value.
EXPLORE FOUNDER1ST →Conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, operators and unconventional thinkers about the decisions, mistakes and relationships behind the version of success the world usually sees.
WATCH UNFILTERED MINDS →I’m involved in initiatives and projects across the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America, with a particular interest in entrepreneurship, financial independence and women’s economic opportunity.
EXPLORE MY MISSION →After my first business exit, I discovered how much I still had to learn about managing and growing wealth. That experience shaped my interest in making financial knowledge more accessible.
EXPLORE THE MISSION →THE STORY SO FAR
I built businesses to create freedom. Travelled the world to find perspective. And somewhere along the way, life taught me that success means very little without purpose.
This is the story of how my definition of success changed — and what I'm building because of it.
16 YEARS OLD
I started before I knew what I was doing.
17 YEARS OLD
I realized that building a business and building an asset are two different things.
20 YEARS OLD
I knew how to make money. I had no idea how to manage it.
21 YEARS OLD
New businesses. New markets. Bigger ambitions.
22 YEARS OLD
Opportunity has no borders. Neither should ambition.
23 YEARS OLD
I had spent years chasing success. Then life made me question what success actually meant.
UNFILTERED MINDS
Some ideas never leave you. They wait until you’re ready to bring them to life.
I realised that growing revenue and building a valuable company are two very different things.
THE BIGGER MISSION
Financial literacy isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom, security, opportunity, and the power to change the future of an entire family.
$60 trillion
The estimated global financial assets controlled by women in 2023, according to McKinsey.
$34 trillion
The financial assets women are projected to control in the United States alone by 2030.
$1.48 trillion
The estimated financing gap faced by female entrepreneurs in developing countries, according to the International Finance Corporation.
20%
The potential increase in global GDP from closing gender gaps in employment and entrepreneurship, according to the World Bank.
We are witnessing one of the largest shifts in financial power in history.
But behind these trillions is a much bigger question.
What happens when women have access to money but lack the knowledge, confidence, or opportunities to make the most of it?
I experienced this firsthand. When I sold my first business at 20, I knew how to generate revenue. I didn’t know how to manage, protect, or grow the money I’d earned.
I made expensive mistakes. And I realised that financial education isn’t something we should discover only after losing money.
More importantly, this isn’t just an issue for entrepreneurs or high-income women. It’s relevant to every woman, regardless of her background, income, education, or circumstances.
Because when one woman becomes financially literate, the impact can extend far beyond her own life.
One financially educated woman can influence an entire household. That knowledge can then pass to her children and future generations.
Financial literacy alone cannot eliminate inequality or guarantee wealth. But combined with access to education, employment, capital, and technology, it can give women greater control over their economic futures.
This isn’t just about closing a financial gap. It’s about expanding human potential.
Through my involvement in projects across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America, I’m committed to expanding access to financial education, technology, and economic opportunities for women from all walks of life.
My ambition is to contribute to a world where financial independence is not determined by gender, geography, family background, or the opportunities someone was born into.
One mission. One billion people. Generations of impact.
Empowering one billion people through education, financial literacy, and technology, with a particular commitment to advancing women’s financial independence.
Educate a woman. Expand her choices. Empower generations.
EXPLORE THE MISSION →GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
I don’t believe your opportunities, ambitions, or freedom should be limited by geography.
Travelling across continents, building businesses in different markets, and connecting with people from all walks of life have fundamentally shaped how I see the world.
Different markets taught me about business. What works in the United States may fail in Europe. What succeeds in Latin America may require an entirely different approach in Asia. Opportunity is everywhere, but understanding local markets makes the difference.
Different cultures taught me about people. Beyond language and borders, I discovered the importance of relationships, trust, empathy, and understanding perspectives different from my own.
Different experiences redefined success. I learned that building wealth means little if you don’t have the time, independence, or freedom to enjoy it and share it with others.
Living globally taught me the value of choice. The ability to build across borders, explore new opportunities, form meaningful connections, and create a life aligned with my values.
My philosophy? Build without borders. Stay curious. Put people first. Create opportunities wherever you go.
Because true freedom isn’t about belonging to one place. It’s about having the freedom to choose where you belong, what you build, and the impact you leave behind.
WHAT I BELIEVE
Money is a tool, not the destination. Relationships, meaningful experiences, and the lives we impact are what ultimately matter.
Behind every business, investment, transaction, and opportunity is a human being. Lead with empathy, build genuine relationships, and never forget the people behind the numbers.
Build skills. Own assets. Create opportunities. True wealth is having the independence to make your own choices and live life on your own terms.
Stay curious. Challenge your assumptions. Learn from different people, cultures, industries, and perspectives. Growth begins when you step beyond what you already know.
Revenue can fluctuate. Trust compounds. Keep your word, act with integrity, and build relationships that last longer than any business deal.
Success means little if it only benefits you. Create businesses, share knowledge, and open doors that allow others to succeed. The greatest impact is what continues long after you.
Philanthropy isn’t just about donating money. It’s about using your time, knowledge, resources, and influence to make the world better. Support education, empower women, expand opportunities, and invest in people who might otherwise never get the chance.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Build wealth to create freedom. Use freedom to create opportunities. Use those opportunities to make a difference.
Because the ultimate measure of success isn’t what you accumulate. It’s what you contribute.
NOTES FROM STASIA
On building valuable businesses, creating wealth, and designing a life worth living.
I started my first business at 16, sold it at 20, and spent the years that followed building, failing, travelling, and learning from people across the world.
Some lessons made me money. Others cost me money, time, relationships, and opportunities. All of them changed how I think.
NOTES FROM STASIA is where I share what I’ve learned and what I’m still figuring out.
START WITH THE FIVE LESSONS I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFORE MY FIRST EXIT.
Five lessons on business, money, ownership, and life that would have saved me years of mistakes.
ONE LIFE. A VERY BIG WORLD.
You don’t have to build your entire life around one country, one company, one career or somebody else’s definition of success. The world is a pretty incredible place. Go see what it can teach you.