Dear Robert,

I wanted to introduce myself and tell you about the work I'm doing with my Start-up, Big Buddies and Big Buddies AI Labs. As a first-generation American and a freshman at Brandeis University, I understand firsthand how stressful and complex the college application process can be. Unfortunately, many students from disadvantaged backgrounds don't have access to the resources and guidance they need to navigate this process successfully.

That's why I founded Big Buddies, a platform where students can meaningfully support and mentor other students. Over the past year, we've helped over 60 students from PhDs to undergraduates navigate the college application process, apply for American colleges, and access financial aid. We've also helped several families escape from the devastating Ukrainian war zone through our Big Buddies network.

With the support of programs at MIT, Harvard Business School, and Brandeis University, we've been able to further develop Big Buddies and add Big Buddies AI Labs. Through our state-of-the-art artificial intelligence tools and dedicated student psychological algorithms, we aim to empower students and bridge the socio-economic divide. We're also expanding to create a marketplace where college students can get paid for sharing their expertise and knowledge, making it affordable for low-income families to access these resources.

If we were to win the prize money, we would be able to provide even more students with equal opportunities, regardless of their socio-economic background. We plan to use the funds to expand our reach and help more students gain the confidence and support they need to get into top schools by launching our first free to use A.I. tool in the next 3 weeks.

I want to thank you and your fellow sharks for being such an inspiration to me as a young entrepreneur. Watching your show inspires me every day to work harder and collaborate with my team to make a meaningful impact in our world. I'm grateful for your time and appreciate your dedication to supporting entrepreneurs who are making a positive difference.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Ilai Amar

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