My Story
Turning Point
In November 2018, my life took a pivotal turn. After years of depending on my mother’s financial support, she challenged me to take responsibility and begin creating my own income. From that point on, I embraced independence, which sparked my journey into entrepreneurship and personal growth.
Bootstrapping with FiveM
Determined to build something for myself, I turned to the one thing I loved gaming. I was heavily involved in FiveM, a Grand Theft Auto role playing community, where I had always paid others to host servers. With nothing left to fall back on, I proposed my mother for an investment. To my surprise, she agreed. I used that capital to purchase two dedicated gaming servers, and soon after, I started reselling server slots to friends. By the end of the first month, I had sold more than 47 slots proof that I could turn my passion into something real.
Century Hosting & Leadership
That early success motivated me to expand by acquiring smaller hosting companies, including Frost Hosting, Fallen Peak, Bay Shore, IBO, and Colo Hosting. I built a network by hiring the original owners to help manage operations, transforming what began as a gaming side project into Century Hosting and later Century Host. In my first executive role as Chief Executive Officer, I scaled the company into a recognized brand within the hosting industry. This growth opened doors to new partnerships and leadership opportunities, including serving as a Board Member at CenturyLink and taking on the role of Chief Operations Officer at IBL, where I honed expertise in organizational development, data analysis, and strategic leadership.
Fleet & Real Estate
By the time I was 19, I had stepped into an entirely new space: the automotive world. I bought three cars and started renting them out on Turo, not knowing just how big it could become. That one choice grew into something far larger I now oversee a fleet of 68 vehicles. At the same time, I dove into real estate, building a portfolio of nearly 40 Airbnb properties, 37 of which are arbitraged. These ventures showed me the power of diversification and the need for resilience. When one of my vehicles was totaled in 2022, it could have been a major setback but instead, it became a lesson in adapting, rebuilding, and coming back stronger.
FX & Crypto
In 2023, I pushed myself into an entirely new arena: the foreign exchange markets. Trading currencies opened my eyes to the global economy and forced me to sharpen discipline, risk management, and decision making, often using tools like Python to break down the data. Around that same time, I became an Ambassador with BBlack.IO, helping to grow it's presence in cryptocurrency, recruitment, and international brand strategy. It was another step in my journey of constantly challenging myself to grow and expand into new industries.
Learning While Building
Through everything I’ve built, education has remained at the core of my journey. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, began studying administration at UCLA, and later continued my education in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Today, I’m pursuing studies in law and aviation while working toward my pilot’s license, all while managing my businesses and traveling between New York, Massachusetts, and California. For me, learning has never stopped. It’s the foundation that continues to drive my growth.
Learning Through Practice
As I continued advancing in my legal studies, I began working alongside a law firm as a paralegal, supporting the handling of mid level cases and gaining hands on experience in real legal matters. While I am not yet a licensed attorney, I actively assist in legal research, case preparation, and client guidance within the scope of my role. Now in my second almost third year of law school, this experience has strengthened my practical understanding of the law and continues to shape the attorney I am becoming.
Engineering the Future of Human Vision Technology
Through my work in technology and innovation, I launched Centurys Vision, a platform built to redefine how people experience digital displays. Designed around real-world vision needs, Centurys Vision focuses on adapting screen rendering to match individual eyesight, creating a more accessible and personalized viewing experience. As the project continues to grow, it reflects my commitment to building solutions that don’t just follow trends, but solve everyday problems in a meaningful way.
Principles That Drive Me
What started with two servers and a bold risk at 16 has grown into a journey defined by innovation, resilience, and vision. Today, I operate across multiple industries including technology, automotive, and real estate, continuing to expand into new markets while building systems designed for long term growth. Along the way, I’ve learned that setbacks aren’t failures they’re pressure points that force you to adapt, refine, and come back stronger. One of the most defining periods in my life pushed me to completely reset my mindset and direction. Instead of allowing it to hold me back, I used it as momentum to rebuild with clarity and purpose. That shift led to the creation of Centurys Vision, a platform focused on redefining how people with vision impairments experience digital devices. By dynamically adjusting how screens render based on a user’s prescription, it delivers a more accessible and personalized viewing experience. I recognize Ryan Martinez for being part of that chapter and contributing to the path that led here. While things didn’t last, the experience reinforced that even difficult moments can lead to meaningful progress. Today, I’m continuing to grow across both business and education pursuing law and aviation while actively building and scaling my companies. I’m more focused, disciplined, and intentional than ever, and everything I’m building moving forward reflects that.
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