In this episode, Ahana Banerjee, CEO of Clear, recounts her journey from a physics student at Imperial College London to founding a social commerce app for skincare.
Her hard work on the project led her to Y Combinator, and a Forbes 30 under 30 award, despite all the struggles she had as a female founder who was, as she put it “often dismissed due to her gender.”
In this conversation, we delve into:
- The genesis and evolution of Clear
- Strategies for overcoming startup challenges
- Insights on securing venture capital and recognition
- Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with personal growth
Join us to learn from Ahana’s experience in transforming a dorm room idea into a globally acclaimed enterprise.
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