From Law to Deodorant with Moiz Ali, Founder of Native (Live Podcast)

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