AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Muslim Money Talk
From VC Investor to Qur’an App Start-Up Founder! | Shinaz Navas - Muslim Money Talk Ep 12
Sep 23, 2024
Shinaz Navas, founder and CEO of Niyyah and former EdTech VC investor, shares his transformative journey from venture capital to startup founder. He discusses the unique challenges faced by the Muslim community in education and faith. Shinaz delves into fundraising hurdles, the importance of product-market fit, and the inspiration behind his Quran app. He also confronts biases in VC funding and emphasizes the crucial role of technology in deepening Muslim engagement with the Quran, ultimately paving the way for a better educational experience.
01:05:53
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Shinaz Navas transitioned from VC investing to founding Niyyah, driven by a desire to impact Muslim education and engagement with the Qur'an.
- Niyyah's core mission is to make the Qur'an more accessible, helping users build daily habits and meaningful practices rooted in Islamic teachings.
Deep dives
Shanaz Nawaz's Journey from VC to Startup Founder
Shanaz Nawaz transitioned from a venture capital career to founding Nia, an app aimed at helping Muslims engage with the Quran. Initially, his role as a VC focused on education-tech investments, where he became frustrated by the limited impact of traditional education systems. This frustration led him to explore ways to be more impactful, which eventually inspired the creation of his startup. His journey illustrates the importance of personal experiences and insights in shaping one’s career direction, particularly the desire to meaningfully connect with his faith through his work.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode