Meeting Jessica O. Matthews was so incredibly inspiring to me. She's not only solving real problems but also influencing the next generation of female founders. Jessica gives the world — and all the women in it — hope.

That's why I support Jessica O. Matthews' work.

Jessica O. Matthews is the founder and CEO of Uncharted Play. Called the "Elon Musk of kinetic energy" by the chief technology officer of the United States, Jessica Matthews has been named one of Forbes' 2016 "30 Under 30" and serves as an ambassador of entrepreneurship for Nigeria.

1) How did your interest in science and curiosity in magic lead you to work in kinetic energy?

Growing up, I always had an interest in invention and human behavior and doing things that combine these two together. As the founder and CEO of Uncharted Play, I run a company that makes systems that can harness energy from motion. We design low-cost micro-generator systems and partner with original equipment manufacturers to integrate these systems into the final products. Everything from a soccer ball to a stroller can be used to generate power for mobile devices and the (internet of things) with our technology, giving us all more from the actions and movements we already take.

2) How can Uncharted Play help democratize on-demand power for all?

Our core product is called MORE (motion-based, off-grid renewable energy), a proprietary technology for micro-generator system design. These custom micro-generator systems can be fully integrated into almost anything that moves, transforming that product into a source of off-grid power. We partner with original equipment manufacturers to integrate our MORE technology into their products.

We also integrate our MORE technology into our flagship products, the SOCCKET, an energy-generating soccer ball, and the PULSE, an energy-generating jump-rope. Both products are designed to provide light and teach (science, technology, engineering and math) around the world.

It is our hope that this technology will change not only the way people generate energy but the way they consume it. With the expansion of our MORE technology, we are poised to disrupt the energy space by changing not only how energy is generated but also how it is consumed.

3) What do you wish you knew when you started Uncharted Play that you didn't? How long did it take you to learn?

I wish I had a better understanding around the idea of supply chain when we first started Uncharted Play. In general, you need to understand the process of how to make products in order to effectively scale any business. In the beginning, my lack of knowledge in this area made production hard for the SOCCKET. We ran into manufacturing issues that affected the quality of earlier versions of the product. However, through investment in this area of knowledge, I am now able to understand the full life cycle for any product my company makes, giving me the right angle to make crucial decisions for my business.

4) When did you realize you had found your life's mission — or have you yet?

I never aspired to be a businesswoman or run a major company. I always wanted to 1) make really cool, meaningful things and 2) generally help people self-actualize and get more value out of whatever time they have left on this planet. As it turns out, to do that sustainably and at scale, you have to build a business. You have to understand what it means to organize people and ideas and push them forward in a structured manner. So for me, the goal of business is understanding how to make a difference in a sustainable, scalable way.

5) How can women better embrace their differences to see them as a competitive advantage in business?

People like doing business with people that are like them. That's how people work; I don't have a problem with that. However, the problem with this is in the long term, when we get used to a singular way of doing things. I personally don't believe that any one company or person can solve the world's problems. Instead, we should make systems that recruit different types of people, including women, to give different perspectives that can benefit the growth strategy of any business. A lot of people talk about diversity almost like a charity. To me, diversity is the key to maintaining your business. It is internally disrupting your business so that it's not externally disrupted by other businesses. Women should embrace this advantage of being able to look at situations in a new way, because smart business means having the ability to do just that.

Randi Zuckerberg is the founder of Zuckerberg Media, a best-selling author and the host of a weekly business show on SiriusXM, "Dot Complicated." To find out more about Randi Zuckerberg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate webpage at www.creators.com.