In this episode, Ahana Banerjee, CEO of Clear, recounts her journey from a physics student at Imperial College London to founding a social commerce app for skincare.  Her hard work on the project led her to Y Combinator, and a Forbes 30 under 30 award, despite all the struggles she had as a female founder who was, as she put it “often dismissed due to her gender.” In this conversation, we delve into: The genesis and evolution of Clear Strategies for overcoming startup challenges Insights on securing venture capital and recognition Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with personal growth Join us to learn from Ahana’s experience in transforming a dorm room idea into a globally acclaimed enterprise. Find Altar on LinkedIn.  Subscribe to our Newsletter.  Check out our library of entrepreneurial resources. Contact Us to talk about your startup. Let us know what you thought of Ahana’s episode.   Follow Ahana on LinkedIn.