Inboxd

There was a time when I decided I would do an internship in the financial market. Back then, I sent about 20 emails to various investment funds; of all of them, only one replied. The story could end here; I could say that I got the internship and that everything worked out. However, what actually happened was different: I wasn’t accepted for the internship. Instead of accepting me as an intern, they said that, through my email, I had demonstrated a great deal of interest and passion for the fund’s mission. They liked me so much that they gave me the contact information for two of their clients, so I sent a new email to both of them, which, in turn, led to a few more contacts—and it was only then that I landed an internship. What I want you to note is that if I had simply sent an email saying I wanted an internship, they would never have responded. That’s when, realizing the importance of a well-written email, I created Inboxd.

I’m a high school student, and for a long time I wanted to focus my life on what made me feel most at ease: math competitions. My life revolved solely around preparing for math exams and hoping that, one day, I could make it to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). However, after four years of trying, I found myself at a crossroads: should I try for one more year, or should I try something completely different and give up on a four-year dream? I chose the second option, and instead of applying for an internship or a research position, I sent an email to dozens of public schools in my country asking if they wanted my help. At the time, out of the nearly 50 I sent, only one responded. One year later, here I am; in addition to this startup, I’ve had the opportunity to teach more than 1,000 low-income students. Here, I’m not just selling a tool for sending emails; I’m selling a bet: one email that can change your life!