DACA Recipient to E-commerce Millionaire
Reached $1M at age 31
Came to the US as a child, faced limited opportunities due to undocumented status. After DACA provided work authorization, leveraged digital skills to build e-commerce business. Started with dropshipping, evolved to private label products, eventually creating a recognizable brand.
Educational Background
High School
Local high school
Undergraduate
Community college, Associate's in Business
Family Background
Parents' Occupation
Father: Construction worker, Mother: House cleaner
Parents' Visa Status
Undocumented immigrants
Family Background
Brought to US as a child. Grew up undocumented until DACA.
Financial Milestones
Age 26
First $100K through early e-commerce success and extreme saving
Key Strategies:
- Dropshipping
- Living with family
- Reinvesting 90% of profits
Age 29
Reached $500K after transitioning to private label products
Key Strategies:
- Product development
- Supply chain optimization
- Paid advertising
Age 31
Hit $1M through brand growth and strategic inventory management
Key Strategies:
- Brand building
- Influencer partnerships
- International expansion
Challenges & Advice
Biggest Challenges
- Limited access to financial services due to immigration status
- Couldn't travel internationally to meet suppliers
- Uncertainty around DACA program continuation
- Self-taught everything without formal business education
Advice for Others
Digital business transcends many traditional barriers. When conventional paths are blocked, create your own. Document your journey—it becomes a valuable asset. Build systems that don't require your constant presence.