Jennell G.

I would say determination and resilience. My path has been anything but traditional. I originally planned to become a lawyer, but over time I found myself drawn into the world of technology. That transition required me to constantly evolve and adapt. I had to learn entirely new systems and ways of thinking, often teaching myself along the way—including learning how to code.

What really sustained me was not just a goal, but a sense of calling. I’ve always known I wanted to help people; I just didn’t know what that path would look like. Today, through building technology, I’m working toward creating infrastructure that can empower people around the world to build their own opportunities. That sense of purpose kept me moving forward, even when the path was uncertain.

I never imagined I would start a technology company. I just knew I wanted to help people—and eventually I realized technology was the way I could do that at scale.

The best advice I ever received was simple: “Put yourself out there.”

For a long time, I preferred to stay behind the systems I was building. I never imagined entrepreneurship as a path for me. Before entering tech, I worked in retail while studying political science with plans to pursue law school. In those roles, I loved helping people. Sometimes something as small as a conversation at the counter could brighten someone’s day, and that meant a lot to me.

Because of that, I always imagined myself working behind the scenes for someone else’s organization, helping make change in small but meaningful ways. Starting a company never seemed like something I would do.

But at some point I realized that if I truly believed in the ideas I was building, I had to be bold enough to step forward and believe in myself. That shift—learning to take ownership of my vision—was one of the most transformative moments in my career.

My biggest piece of advice is to take advantage of the incredible resources that already exist—many of them free. When I began exploring entrepreneurship and technology, I spent a lot of time experimenting with different tools, platforms, and trial programs.

A lot of women with great ideas simply don’t know where to start, and that can feel overwhelming. But today there are tools that can help you research markets, analyze competitors, and even prototype ideas quickly.

For example, tools like Perplexity AI are fantastic for market research and understanding an industry, while systems like Claude can help you think through product structures or technical concepts.

You don’t necessarily need an expensive course to get started. Curiosity, persistence, and the willingness to explore the tools available to you can take you much further than most people expect

One of the biggest conversations happening in technology right now is around transparency in artificial intelligence. AI is evolving rapidly, and while it creates incredible opportunities, it also raises understandable concerns for many people.

Some companies and institutions are not always transparent about how these technologies are being developed or used, and that can make people feel uncertain about the future.

For me, this challenge is also a major opportunity. The goal of the technology I’m building through Infleuince is not to replace human creativity, but to support it. Our platform focuses on helping creators and entrepreneurs improve their content workflows, understand their audiences, and build stronger connections across social platforms.

I believe the future of AI should be collaborative. Technology should empower people and create new opportunities—not eliminate them. Transparency, education, and responsible development will be essential to building trust as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life.

The values that guide me most are ethics, empathy, and balance.

I’m the oldest of four siblings, and my family has always played a huge role in shaping who I am. Watching my younger siblings grow and supporting them has been one of the earliest ways I learned the importance of helping others and being someone people can rely on.

Empathy is incredibly important to me because I believe real progress happens when we understand people’s experiences and perspectives. My early work in customer-facing roles taught me how meaningful human connection can be, even in small moments.

Ethics also guide the way I approach technology and business. It’s not enough for systems to appear responsible—they should genuinely be built with integrity and transparency.

And finally, balance is something I’m still learning every day. Entrepreneurship can be demanding, but the people around me—my family and support system—are what keep me grounded. Making time for them is a reminder of why the work I’m doing matters.