What if getting dressed could be effortless, stylish, and sustainable? In this episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, host Mark Perkins sits down with Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, a Silicon Valley startup transforming men's fashion through AI-powered styling, subscription rentals, and expert human guidance.

Anya shares her journey from leading product and marketing teams at Meta, eBay, and Target to founding Taelor, a company designed to help busy men look their best without the hassle of shopping, laundry, or outfit planning. Learn how she combines technology, machine learning, and human styling insights to create personalized fashion experiences that boost confidence, career success, and sustainability.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How Taelor AI is revolutionizing men's fashion with subscription rentals and data-driven styling
Lessons from Anya's career journey and founding a startup from zero to one
Using AI to combine human intuition with machine learning for perfectly matched outfits
The intersection of sustainability, fashion, and business innovation
Insights on fundraising, investor selection, and scaling a high-impact startup

If you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or curious about the future of fashion tech and personal styling, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights.

🎙️ The Necessary Entrepreneur, hosted by Mark Perkins, features authentic conversations with founders and leaders who've built businesses worth studying.

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