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408: Innovating Men’s Fashion with AI-Driven Styling with Anya Cheng

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Summary

In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Harrison Kitson connect with Anya Cheng, the founder of Taelor, a men's clothing service that uses AI technology. The discussion starts with Anya detailing her journey from working in big tech companies like Meta and eBay to founding Taelor, inspired by her own wardrobe challenges while being a leader in those organizations. Taelor simplifies fashion for men who dislike shopping, using AI to select outfits based on users' preferences and needs and offering rental services.

Throughout the episode, Anya illustrates Taelor's success, noting its impressive growth and partnerships with renowned companies and influencers. The company integrates global brands and works even with emerging designers, offering high-quality clothing. Taelor collaborates with women’s rental services and dating sites to reach more consumers. Anya highlights how Taelor aids sustainability by reducing waste from unsold inventory through a circular fashion model.

The conversation discusses the importance of customer feedback and AI in evolving the business, as well as the secret to startup success—believe in yourself and trust your knowledge of the problem you aim to solve. Moreover, Anya emphasizes the value of curiosity and open-minded networking for entrepreneurial growth. The episode concludes with details on how listeners can explore Taelor, offering discounts for a firsthand experience of their service. Overall, the episode provides a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of combining fashion with cutting-edge technology in a startup venture!

Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(04:28) Post-Holiday Wardrobe Updates

(09:14) Online Personalized Style Consultations

(10:54) Everyday and Occasion Fashion Styling

(14:21) A One-Stop Shop for Men’s Needs

(19:00) Global Partnerships with Quality Brands

(22:13) Startup Resilience and Self-Belief

(23:16) Interactive Development and Feedback Importance

(27:01) Embracing Curiosity and Not Just Strategy

(27:45) Closing Thoughts

Links

Caleb Talley

Harrison Kitson

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Anya Cheng

Taelor

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444 episodes

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Manage episode 472327722 series 2455857
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Summary

In this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley and Harrison Kitson connect with Anya Cheng, the founder of Taelor, a men's clothing service that uses AI technology. The discussion starts with Anya detailing her journey from working in big tech companies like Meta and eBay to founding Taelor, inspired by her own wardrobe challenges while being a leader in those organizations. Taelor simplifies fashion for men who dislike shopping, using AI to select outfits based on users' preferences and needs and offering rental services.

Throughout the episode, Anya illustrates Taelor's success, noting its impressive growth and partnerships with renowned companies and influencers. The company integrates global brands and works even with emerging designers, offering high-quality clothing. Taelor collaborates with women’s rental services and dating sites to reach more consumers. Anya highlights how Taelor aids sustainability by reducing waste from unsold inventory through a circular fashion model.

The conversation discusses the importance of customer feedback and AI in evolving the business, as well as the secret to startup success—believe in yourself and trust your knowledge of the problem you aim to solve. Moreover, Anya emphasizes the value of curiosity and open-minded networking for entrepreneurial growth. The episode concludes with details on how listeners can explore Taelor, offering discounts for a firsthand experience of their service. Overall, the episode provides a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of combining fashion with cutting-edge technology in a startup venture!

Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction

(04:28) Post-Holiday Wardrobe Updates

(09:14) Online Personalized Style Consultations

(10:54) Everyday and Occasion Fashion Styling

(14:21) A One-Stop Shop for Men’s Needs

(19:00) Global Partnerships with Quality Brands

(22:13) Startup Resilience and Self-Belief

(23:16) Interactive Development and Feedback Importance

(27:01) Embracing Curiosity and Not Just Strategy

(27:45) Closing Thoughts

Links

Caleb Talley

Harrison Kitson

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Anya Cheng

Taelor

  continue reading

444 episodes

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