Projects

Under the Influence: Corruption at the height of the Opioid Epidemic

This essay traces the evolution of opioids from ancient medicine to modern catastrophe, showing how corporate greed, regulatory failure, and deceptive marketing around OxyContin fueled a nationwide addiction crisis. It highlights how poor and Black communities were disproportionately targeted and harmed, exposing deep socioeconomic and racial injustices that persist today. Ultimately, it argues for accountability, destigmatization of addiction, and a more equitable, informed public health response.

From Insight to Equity: Elevating Gateway X’s Seedstrapping Model

This presentation outlines a go-to-market communications strategy to make Gateway X’s seedstrapping model visible and compelling to AI marketing founders. By combining targeted press releases, high-impact ads in leading marketing publications, and a dedicated seed fund webpage, it shows how Gateway X can close the awareness gap, attract top founders, and position itself as the premier partner for founder-owned, traction-first AI marketing companies.