Our world turned for the worst in July 2023, when we received news of a cancer diagnosis for my 2-year-old boy – Chase. This diagnosis came after already having to deal with the loss of his left eye from what was initially perceived to just be a rare case of retinal detachment, in the month prior.
Post-diagnosis, Chase was immediately placed into a 6-month treatment program that included 3 months of highly intensive chemotherapy, and 2 months of Proton radiation therapy in Jacksonville, Florida.
Those familiar with cancer understand this reality—from diagnosis to treatment, everything happens within days. First comes the shock, then the overwhelming task of comprehending what cancer even is, followed by having to pick up and put together whatever pieces of yourself you could, and keep going.
"Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life." - J.K. Rowling
9News reached out to us, and were interested in writing a piece about him and his condition. I have included a link to that article below, for those that may be interested in finding out more of his backstory.
Article link: https://www.9news.com.au/national/retinoblastoma-sign-little-boy-devastating-disease/877e1ad0-810a-4ad1-ac9e-92c4af593510
The Journey Through Darkness
Only upon completing his treatment was I able to properly process all that had happened. My mental health took a huge toll. I exhausted nearly all the help I could seek out for and was trapped in a dark space for some time.
In those moments of loneliness, one of the bright memories I carried close to my heart was the countless acts of kindness from friends, family, and strangers alike. The smallest of gestures can truly make a profound difference for someone else.
With a renewed sense of motivation and a sudden burst in vigor and determination, I redefined my purpose in life: To support and alleviate the toll on those who may be affected by childhood cancer.
A New Professional Chapter
Drawing on my 7-year career as a buy-side equity research analyst, with my toolkit of analysis approaches and investment strategies, along with relationships I'd built with executives and research analysts across the industry, I decided to leverage these skills—my best asset—to create something meaningful.
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." - Mahatma Gandhi
The Birth of Alpha Insights
I got to building over the second half of 2024. And what a journey it has been.
I have never faced so many obstacles – both physical and mental, challenged myself like ever before, nor stretched my capacity many folds over and beyond what I knew I was capable of.
After several months of locking myself away, I emerged from my home-office with Alpha Insights: an AI-powered equity research provider, capable of providing institutional-grade coverage on almost every stock in the market.
What is Alpha Insights?
Alpha Insights has been positioned for sophisticated retail-oriented and professional institutional investors for the time being. However, even those who might be new to the market, or perhaps professionals in the periphery of financial markets, still stand to benefit—just apply some elbow grease.
Moreover, to enable greater accessibility for retail investors to a wider variety of high-quality investment reports, Alpha Insights' subscription prices reflect this goal of democratizing financial information.
Alpha Insights is more than a business—it's a mission to pay forward the kindness we received. A portion of our proceeds goes directly to childhood cancer-related causes, which I plan to initiate according to ideas I already have in mind, and continue to be closely involved in.
"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how." - Friedrich Nietzsche
A Dual Purpose
I'm fully committed to the success of this venture, not just as a business, but as a vehicle to drive tangible support for childhood cancer initiatives. The dual purpose of providing valuable investment research while supporting these causes is one of my biggest drivers. As Alpha Insights grows, so too will our ability to give back to the childhood cancer community that supported us during our darkest hours.
The light at the end of the tunnel
As of 2025, Chase has been cleared of any further signs of cancer.
We also welcomed our 2nd child, and baby sister to Chase - Kira, to the world on the 2nd of April 2025.
