Who is Elijah Patillo and what is his story?

Elijah Patillo, the CEO of Lusinsaano Alesander Matrix, shares his personal journey:

I distinctly remember saying when I was young that someday I would build a business to help people. I made this declaration at 14, expecting it to come to fruition by the time I was 18. However, things turned out differently.

This adventure has been nothing short of remarkable, and I'd like to take you back to the beginning, to the start of this incredible story.

Where was I in life? The darkest times of my life began around high school, moving into my sophomore years. I remember back when I was young saying that someday I was going to build a business that would help people, I said that back when I was 14 and I didn't expect it to happen until 18, but obviously, something different happened.

I plunged into the deepest depression I had ever experienced. Strangely, I cannot recall the exact cause of my extreme sadness during that terrible time. The only thing I can remember is that the pain I felt was like my own personal hell. I was expelled from school due to this emotional turmoil affecting my academic life. It wasn't because I did anything wrong; instead, it was because of a nasty fight that left me out in the cold.

Between the ages of 13 and 14, despite having phones, I lost contact with all of my friends during my absence. This isolation affected me the most during that time. I felt like my life was falling apart. Although I was a Christian and loved God very much, I was one of those Christians who never really followed the Bible or believed that God could get them out of any situation, especially bad ones. Instead, I pleaded with God to end my life rather than to aid me. And assistance never came until I said, "Go away, in the name of Jesus Christ," several times. To my surprise, I had asked God to remove more than one evil from my life, and He gladly did. There was a significant change, and it was instantaneous.

After this shift in perspective and focusing more on God, I was able to reflect on the silence of my life. I started to wonder if my feelings were really depression or if I was just searching for something I couldn't seem to find and became frustrated about it. It took me two months to overcome a depression that had been troubling me for two years.

I have made a significant transformation from age 14 to now at 17. Toward the end of my leave, I moved to another school and found an amazing girl who had such an impact on me, despite the cliche of her not being mine. This experience, along with the difficulties and experiences I faced in 10th grade, shaped me into the person I am today. With the influence of my favorite artists and the spirit of Christmas, December has become my favorite month.

Initially, I aspired to become an anesthesiologist, but later my mindset shifted towards entrepreneurship. I realized the potential to make a greater impact by combining my passion for anesthesiology with entrepreneurship. I began by learning about taxation, loans, and finance, and within around 90 days, I started finding solutions to the challenges I faced. My vision expanded, and I developed detailed plans for a business with various resources and subsidiary businesses, as well as the hope of having a family someday.

This year marked the beginning of my journey as an entrepreneur, and while I can't claim complete success, I can confidently say that my efforts have not been in vain. This journey has transformed me from a depressed individual to one with ambition and purpose. Although there were challenges and failures along the way, I have become more resilient and determined. The life I had before has made me proficient at many things like business development, investment planning and investment analysis, Taxes, plan structuring & Plan Development, financial analysis & even down to web development.

The journey has brought about a shift in my perspective and has prepared me to face the challenges that life and business have in store.

But here is what I'll end on.

To my esteemed company and all the individuals associated with it, I pledge my unwavering commitment to ensure the enduring success and prosperity of our organization. My dedication knows only godly bounds, and I will spare no effort in steering this company toward excellence.

To my dedicated employees, I extend my heartfelt desire for you to not only find professional fulfillment but also to attain the freedom to pursue your aspirations. I wholeheartedly wish for each of you to flourish in every endeavor, both within and beyond the confines of our workplace.

To our valued subsidiary owners, I aspire for your continuous advancement and the discovery of genuine happiness in all aspects of life. Your prosperity is intricately linked to the growth and prosperity of our broader company, and I am committed to supporting you in realizing your aspirations.

To all who have embraced the vision upon which this company was founded, I emphasize that our collective mission remains steadfast: to contribute positively and be a catalyst for all that is beneficial in the world. To all who read these words, I need to be honest – I'm a long way from a holy person, not a paragon of righteousness, and positively not a foe. As I move through life, I am fully aware that, like everyone else, I will make serious mistakes in the future. However, I can assure you that none of these errors will ever be made to cause harm.

I'm Elijah Patillo, born on January 18th, 2007, and I am now 17 as of 2024. I am the CEO of Lusinsaano Alesander Matrix or L.A.M.

I wish you all the best.