Go Girl! with Japnit Ahuja
Go Girl! is dedicated to featuring inspiring women who are making a difference in their fields and communities. Each episode will bring you the stories, insights, and wisdom of incredible women who are breaking barriers, creating change, and paving the way for future generations.
Join us as we dive into their journeys, celebrate their achievements, and learn from their experiences. Whether you're looking for motivation, advice, or just a dose of inspiration, Go Girl! is here to uplift and empower you.
Go Girl! with Japnit Ahuja
Built a Million Dollar Startup in High School for the Deaf Community with Mariella
I chat with Mariella, a trailblazing entrepreneur who founded a startup for the deaf community while still in high school. After seeing the powerful impact of her work, she took a gap year from Stanford to focus entirely on growing her company, which has since raised $1M in pre-seed funding. Recently featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, Mariella shares her incredible journey of building a mission-driven startup, her experiences navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her vision for making the world more accessible. This is a must-listen for anyone inspired by young leaders making waves!
Host: https://www.instagram.com/japnitahuja
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:06 Founding Story
03:01 Overnight Success
03:52 Not being taken seriously cause of young age
06:04 Raising Funds
07:54 Built by the deaf community for the deaf community
08:58 The Importance of Accessibility
11:31 Business Model
14:38 AI: Threat or Opportunity
17:45 Success Stories
23:07 Time management as a student and entrepreneur
27:44 Building the MVP
30:01 How to look for startup ideas?
32:52 thank you outro