Make the earth move: how to build a sustainable sextech business with Farah Kabir, Co-founder of HANX

Today I’m joined by Farah Kabir, Co-founder of HANX.

One day, while enjoying a stable career in Asset Management at Goldman Sachs, Farah stood in line at her local Boots ready purchase a box of condoms when she realised her boss was standing behind her.

Utterly mortified, Farah felt the very relatable pang of shame rise within her until… she suddenly thought “actually, why should I be embarrassed about this?” and so over a bottle (or two) of wine, she decided to jump into bed with her best friend Sarah (who also happens to be a doctor) and give birth to HANX - a sex-positive, anti-awkward approach to contraception.

HANX are on a mission to change the world, and champion unapologetic sexual and intimate health for everyone. Coupled with clever partnerships, creative campaigns and conscious ingredients, they’re taking on the condom industry by banishing stereotypically ‘masculine’, penis-centric messaging, not to mention gross chemicals that shouldn't be anywhere near a vagina.

In this episode we discuss:

• How doing it with the lights off and grazed knees are a sign of great… business
• Safe sex at Number 10 Downing Street
• Co-existing with competitors
• Why selling yourself in store is still a great way to attract customers
• Being open and honest with your team
• And much more!

Links:

• Get yourself some HANX - https://www.hanxofficial.com
• Listen to our other episode “Fundraising as a diverse founder” featuring Farah and some of our other incredible guests - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0LIiOdqRsdUOqy2hu8iXbw?si=kXb2iuMCTKGby58HqOdfTw
• Listen to our episode with Lauren on scarcity mindset - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fesy7fsEVgLLrcOs0BIDK?si=p-xXyVx8SEyaI_OtHzzTRA
• Learn about getting back to basics as a founder with Marcus Exall - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusexall/
• Check out Kayode Odeleye to learn about financial storytelling - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayodeodeleye/