17 YC Founder Clear: Building a network without a network

This is something people barely mentioned, but the hardest, lonely climb at every entrepreneurial path.
My guest for this week’s episode is Ahana, Founder of Clear, a free mobile app that helps you figure out which skincare products to use, and whether they're actually working.
From studying Physics at Imperial to entering investment banking, then to turning a rejected idea into a Y Combinator-backed beauty tech company - her path wasn't linear, but full of inspirations, grit and resilience.
If you're also starting from zero, and wanting to building your way up, her playbook is one you’ll want to hear.
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Join us this episode to unpack:
* 01:33 Ahana’s journey from physicist, investment banking, to entrepreneur
* 07:12 From Recruitment App to Clear
* 10:48 Turning a rejected YC idea into a YES
* 12:59 Why Clear?
* 15:18 Clear
* 21:22 Building a network without a network
* 30:29 Quick fire questions, and advise to entrepreneurs
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☕️ About Us:
* Victoria: Management Consultant | VC | Imperial College London Chemistry alum | 🔗 LinkedIn
* Jecci: Documentary Filmmaker | Cambridge Social Anthropology alum | 🔗 LinkedIn
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☕️ Production Team:
Host: Victoria
Audio Editing: Jeff
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☕️ Disclaimer:
Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any fund.