"I used to be the quiet one, hiding behind screens and shying away from crowds. But everything changed when I stumbled upon a hackathon as an audience. I was supposed to be part of the team, but I chickened out. I watched from the sidelines, mesmerized by the buzz of innovation and creativity. Little did I know, that audience seat would spark a transformation...

I was lost in thought when Chelsea Jegede, our outstanding graduate of 2024, took the stage. That day, I learned a valuable lesson: to be open, to put myself out there, and not hide. Then I realized, the sky is not the limit – it's just the beginning."