She Lost 100 Pounds, Got Into YC, and Raised $15M

Anna Berger, founder of Trayd, spent most of her twenties feeling invisible.Then she changed everything.In this episode, she shares the full story — from struggling with her health and identity, to losing 100 lbs, leaving her job, getting into Y Combinator after 149 rejections, and raising $15M.We also go deeper on what it actually takes to “blow up your life” and rebuild it on your own terms — the tradeoffs, the doubt, and the moments that force you to choose yourself.This is a conversation about transformation, self-trust, and becoming the person you always knew you could be.About MakerMaker is a private community for young founders shaping the world.Learn more: https://www.makermember.com/Connect with us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makermember/X - https://x.com/makermemberLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makermember/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@makermember00:00 Trailer01:20 Introduction08:33 Rent the Runway Lost Years17:10 Choosing Yourself and Startup Leap26:12 Startup Spark at Marriott33:03 149 Nos Then YC Yes41:58 Series A and Founder Mindset50:00 Lowest Points and What's Next