Honored twice in Forbes 30 Under 30, I co-founded CROSTY in 2015 with my brother George, inspired by our experience growing up as refugees from the war-torn region of Abkhazia, Georgia. Our designer sneakers, featuring the Georgian script for "Freedom," are worn by stars like Stephen Curry and Sofia Richie. With over 20,000 pairs sold globally through our online store and our Tbilisi location, we're expanding to pop-ups in Los Angeles and New York this year. We’re on track to reach $3 million in revenue, building on $2 million in 2023, and committed to sharing our story of resilience and freedom.