
Jaiya is the cofounder of Tydra Labs, which is making the textile industry more sustainable by creating organic stretchy fibers, an alternative to the petrol-containing Spandex. She explains why petrol-containing Spandex poses such a big problem, and we discuss the impact of fast-fashion.
In this episode, Jaiya tells us about her journey founding Tydra Labs, and how she’s scaling it - including conducting customer interviews and crushing pitch competitions.
Jaiya also shares insights from her trip to Kenya as part of UBC’s Sauder School of Business, where she taught entrepreneurship in Nairobi.
Where to find Jaiya:
LinkedIn
Tydra Labs
Eco Odyssey Challenge