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109: Tech Fashion Part 2 with Jaya Iyer of Svaha
01:11 – Jaya’s Superpower: Changing situations for the better.
02:54 – What does it take to change things?
99 Percent Invisible - Pockets: Articles of Interest #3
06:37 – The Lack of Science and Technology-Themed Clothing (Especially for Children)
08:30 – How Personal of a Choice Clothing Is -- The Importance of Expressing Yourself and Shattering Stereotypes and Social Norms
25:07 – Breaking Existing Customer Feedback Systems in Order to Expand
30:06 – Starting a Business like Svaha
39:03 – Coming in 2019....
41:34 – Business Challenges
Reflections:
John: How important it is to have clothing that can really express who you are and validate the parts of your identity that you want socially validated.
Rein: All opportunities are unique to everyone.
Jaya: The first time you fail does not mean you will fail every time. Never give up.
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Special Guest: Jaya Iyer.
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