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