Why I’m Not a Startup, a Tech Company, or a Nonprofit

Let’s get something straight: I’m not a startup, a tech company, or a nonprofit. And I don’t want to be.

The world is already drowning in startups. Everyone with a laptop and a pitch deck thinks they’re “founding” something revolutionary. But the truth? We’re in an era where every new business is automatically labeled a startup. Every company that uses an app, AI, or automation calls itself a tech company. And let’s be honest; every company today is a tech company. If you’re not using tech, you’re already obsolete. So what does the label even mean anymore? It’s noise. It’s branding. It’s a buzzword that’s lost all meaning.

Nonprofits? That’s another story. Their intentions are often noble, but let’s be real: the scope of their work is usually too limited, the impact is often constrained, and resources are chronically scarce. Many are so dependent on grants and donations that they’re stuck playing defense, struggling to keep the lights on. And when the private market decides to move into their lane, most nonprofits can’t compete and they get cannibalized.

So no, I’m not interested in being boxed into one of those categories. My work and the impact I aim to create is bigger than any of these outdated labels. I’m not here to chase buzzwords. I’m here to build something that actually lasts, that isn’t defined by the startup hustle, the tech-company hype, or the nonprofit struggle.

Because at the end of the day, the world doesn’t need another startup, another tech brand, or another nonprofit. What it needs are bold ideas, executed with clarity and intention, without the baggage of labels that don’t mean a damn thing anymore.

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