Shinaz Navas

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.