Andrew is no stranger to struggle. His father deserted his family leaving Andrew's mother as the sole supporter of his sister and himself. His mother worked hard to provide a stable life, setting a positive example for her children. After years of watching his mother struggle to make ends meet, Andrew knew it was time for a change; time to achieve a level of success that would enable him to provide his family with a happier, more free life.

At the tender age of fourteen, Andrew began his career as an entrepreneur launching several small business ventures including an online search engine and a bottled water company. None were fruitful, but Andrew continued. In December 2007, at the age of nineteen, Andrew faced yet another failed business attempt, a web venture he had been working on for six months. Quickly picking himself up and moving on, Andrew knew he wanted to do something that would leave an impact on as many lives as possible. Through hard work and perseverance, drawing on life's difficult lessons, Andrew launched Lyved; his most successful venture to date.

Lyved is a testament to Andrew's unfettered ability to never back down in the face of struggle. He believes that life's triumphs do not happen without adversity. His life, though difficult, has given him the unique ability to fight longer, reach higher and never give up; and he wouldn't change a thing.