
ICYMI: Recorded live at the NY FNDRS&INVSTRS MIXER on Jan 16th, 2025, host Zohaib Rattu chats with Moiz Ali, the founder of Native Deodorant. They discuss Moiz's journey from Harvard Law graduate to successful entrepreneur, the challenges of starting a business, and his transition into investing. Filled with insights and personal anecdotes, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring founders and investors alike.
Note: Our microphones died mid-way, which distorted the audio a bit. We did our best to fix the audio!
A special shout to those who helped make this podcast happen:
@moiz.r.ali
@humandevelopmentfund
@makanihomes
@fridayhq.co
@jamallawnyc
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:15 Inspiration Behind the Event
00:42 Journey from Law to Deodorant
01:24 Entrepreneurial Roots and Family Influence
02:36 Challenges of Being an Illegal Immigrant
04:00 Founding Native Deodorant
06:25 Bootstrapping the Business
08:35 Scaling and Early Success
11:24 Employee Growth and Customer Service
12:26 Paying Yourself as a Founder
14:01 Transition to Investing
14:35 Investment Philosophy and Strategies
18:44 Family Involvement and Personal Life
22:12 Advice for Founders
25:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts