From venture capital to fast-fashion disruptor!

In this episode of Founder’s Voice, Saudi entrepreneur Munira Alkadi shares how she built Aya, a modest fashion brand that predicts and launches trends in under 18 hours. We talk about the booming $3B abaya market, using AI to stay ahead of trends, and why building resilience—through startups or sports—is key to long-term success.

Topics:
• Why the abaya market is the next big fashion frontier in Saudi Arabia
• How Aya uses AI to predict and launch 100+ trends at lightning speed
• Lessons from pivoting fast and working directly with factories
• Building confidence to fail through sports and Mamba Academy
• Munira’s shift from VC to hands-on founder—and what she learned along the way

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Founders’ Voice
Hosted by Dan Mellins from AraGeek, Founders’ Voice brings you raw, honest conversations with the entrepreneurs and dreamers reshaping the MENA region. From bootstrapping in tough times to building businesses that make a real impact—these are stories of grit, hope, and community. No jargon. No fluff. Just real voices making it happen.

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