Next Enrollment Date: January 13th - Limited Spaces Remaining

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AlphaX is a virtual program with weekly sessions. We help highly ambitious teens launch an exceptional project that gets them into their dream school.

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Why ALPHaX

YOUR passion CAN GET YOU INTO YOUR DREAM SCHOOL

When we say world-class, we mean millions in impact

Olympic athletes have a 75% chance of getting into elite colleges. The valedictorian with perfect SAT scores and a laundry list of leadership positions? Only 4%.

This is not your average class project where you launch a podcast and get 5 listeners…

Rhett Jones

Launched a world-class mountain bike park

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Rhett:
  • Built mountain bike parks in Austin and for SpaceX
  • Raised $350k from investors and secured a $3 million land lease
  • Earned $100k+ in revenue in first 3 months of business
Rhett student at AlphaX
Grace Price

PREMIERED DOCUMENTARY WITh 4 Million+ views

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Grace :
  • Wrote, filmed, and produced a full-length documentary called "Cancer: A Food-Borne Illness" featured on Fox News Prime Time
  • Connected with world-renowned experts like Andrew Huberman and Dr. Thomas Seyfried
  • Built a following of 15k+ on Twitter which helped her land an internship with a Stanford and Harvard educated Medtech founder
Grace Student at AlphaX
Hope

Launched a charity education program for Ukrainian Refugees

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, hope:
  • Hosted two 500+ events overseas for children in refugee camps
  • Built a program waiting list of 50,000 Ukrainian kids
  • Fundraised $1M to scale up the charity
  • Accepted to Northeastern University
Hope Student at AlphaX
The AlphaX Format

Passion is discovered by doing, not by thinking about it

The AlphaX Format

Elle’s Story

elle built an AI driven dating app with 200k followers

In 1 year of AlphaX, elle:
  • Launched an AI-driven dating advice app, AskL, which receives 10,000+ messages a month
  • Grew her audience to 200k followers across platforms to promote her app
  • Met with the ex-CEOs of Bumble & Tinder to help bring her app to life
AskL AI dating app
Elle student at AlphaX

More Student Stories

Maddie

Created the first teen-produced Broadway musical

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Maddie:

  • Wrote a full Broadway musical
  • Collaborated with songwriters from around the world
  • Pitched her musical to Broadway investors
  • Planned her first musical showing at theater festivals
Hugo

Disrupting the music industry with a contract-free record label

In 1 year of AlphaX, Hugo:

  • Launched his own label, HUM Marketing
  • Signed seven total artists to his label
  • 20+ million views, 3.6+ million likes across platforms
  • Landed three paid music internships, one of them being his dream internship with a record label
Eric

Bringing financial literacy to millions of young people

In 6 months of AlphaX, Eric:

  • Ran a successful pilot program with a middle school in his area
  • Connected with several schools to launch pilot programs
  • Got advisors from Fidelity and University of Rhode Island on his Board of Advisors
Joshua

Empowering millions of students to land a spot at their dream university

In 9 months of AlphaX, Joshua:

  • Built a 1000-person waitlist for his upcoming course launch
  • Grew from 0 to 20k followers on Instagram within 4 months
  • Has been featured and interviewed by Forbes and New York Times
  • Wrote & working on publishing a book
Anaiah

Tackling the teen mental health crisis

In 9 months of AlphaX, Anaiah

  • Developed the first generation of her mental health app with 3,000+ users
  • Reached 50M+ views on social media with her mental health content
  • Built an anxiety bot for a hackathon which was used by a middle school
  • Become an advisor on a teen mental health crisis support app (Teen Talk App)

Clara

Creating the first AI health coach based on your genome

In 1.5 years of AlphaX, Clara

  • Built an prototype AI bot that uses your genomic data to give you personalized health advice
  • Tested this with 100 users
  • Built an audience of 1,000 followers on Twitter
Corey

Built an AI-powered public-speaking coach

In 6 months of AlphaX, Corey

  • Built an MVP of the AI public speaking tool
  • Got an internship with a public speaking company
  • Secured 3 key partnerships with local businesses to help bring his idea to life
Maddie
Hugo
Eric
Joshua
Anaiah
Clara
Corey
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Student trip at AlphaX

Alpha X is World Class

We get teens world class results.

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World Class Standards

Raise your standards so that your results shock everyone, even yourself

You think the standards currently set for you are high, but they aren’t. Starting a non-profit or writing a book is not world class - thousands of teens are doing that.

Start setting real ambitious goals and get held accountable for putting in the work to get there. Receive brutally honest feedback every week and know that FAIL stands for first attempt in learning.

World Class Support

Workshops, coaching, and playbooks to motivate, guide and propel you

Every week, there are live, interactive workshops, optional mastermind sessions, and 1:1 coaches you can book at any time. Our coaches and advisors are not teachers, but entrepreneurs and startup professionals who have done it all themselves.

Our student portal is full of step by step playbooks and a trained AI assistant that can help you with your masterpiece 24/7.

World Class Community

a network of the  most ambitious students in the world

Join a highly-vetted, one-of-a-kind peer group where you won’t need to shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Where you will be inspired and challenged to shine as bright as you can.

Students follow the same sprint cycle and progress through the program together sharing ideas, giving feedback, and collaborating as they grow.

World Class Competition

Win up to $2000/month to supercharge your masterpiece

Monthly competitions help you stay motivated, accountable, and on track to meet your goals.

Ways to earn points include winning hackathons, submitting the best MVP update, and even helping other students.

We keep students on their toes with other surprise rewards. Like a trip to Mexico and surprise guest speakers like Ali Abdaal.

AlphaX Program Calendar

Here's what you'll be doing each week at AlphaX. Attend a minimum of one session weekly of your choice. Exact session dates may change based on guest availability.

Throughout the week, you will work on your masterpiece and can schedule 1-1 coaching whenever you need it.

Building Your Masterpiece: How to Get PR (Guest Session)
October 7, 2024 7:00 PM
PR is a powerful tool for getting your masterpiece noticed. This workshop will teach you practical PR strategies to amplify your reach and ensure your work gains the attention it deserves, no matter its current stage.
Media/PR, Networking, Communication
Guest
New Cohort Kickoff
October 7, 2024 7:02 PM
A new group of students will be welcomed into AlphaX!
Cohort Kickoff date
Session Break: No Session
October 14, 2024 8:00 PM
No sessions will take place on October 14, 2024.
Break
Networking: Writing The Perfect Cold Message
October 21, 2024 8:00 PM
Writing a great cold message is crucial, whether you’re reaching out to potential customers or advisors. This workshop teaches you how to craft impactful messages or refine your existing approach, ensuring your communications open doors and create opportunities for your masterpiece.
Networking, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Audience Building: Creating Content that Goes Viral
October 28, 2024 8:00 PM
You must learn how to go viral to reach and impact millions. This workshop will teach you techniques for creating shareable content, boosting viewership and follower growth, and maximizing engagement—whether you’re just starting out or expanding an existing audience.
Audience Building, Social Media Strategies
Weekly Workshop
Demo Day
October 30, 2024 8:00 AM
Our Demo Day is an opportunity for top students to show off what they've built.
Pitching, Presentation
Weekly Workshop
New Cohort Kickoff
November 4, 2024 7:02 PM
A new group of students will be welcomed into AlphaX!
Cohort Kickoff date
Guest Session
November 4, 2024 8:00 PM
Join us to hear from an amazing guest - more details to come!
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: How to Launch (Again and Again)
November 11, 2024 8:00 PM
Launches are not one-time events; they're critical drivers of ongoing growth. This workshop will guide you through impactful launch strategies, whether it’s your first or tenth time. Learn how to effectively use each launch to propel your masterpiece forward.
User Research, Competitive Advantages, Market Research, Product Development, Building
Weekly Workshop
Be an Expert: Developing a Unique Value Proposition
November 18, 2024 8:00 PM
No matter the stage of your masterpiece, you always have competition. This workshop explores identifying your unique value proposition and competitive advantage, equipping you with the strategies to win.
Competitive Advantages, MVP Development, Product Development
Weekly Workshop
Networking: Forming Strong Partnerships (Guest Session)
November 25, 2024 8:00 PM
Strong partnerships are essential, whether for launching or building a board of advisors. This workshop teaches you how to form the right connections that support and accelerate the growth of your masterpiece.
Networking, Being Persuasive, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Building Your Masterpiece: How to Get Your First Customers (or Users or Partners)
December 2, 2024 8:00 PM
Securing your first customers is a critical milestone, and every next step builds on that foundation. This workshop explores practical strategies you can use to gain your first, or your hundredth customer - these methods will help you at every stage of your journey.
Building, Communication, Marketing, Sales
Weekly Workshop
Building Your Masterpiece: Developing your Customer Journey
December 9, 2024 8:52 PM
Designing an effective customer journey is crucial, whether you're acquiring your first user or your 10,000th. This workshop will teach you how to develop or enhance the user journey from initial awareness to purchase and ongoing engagement.
Building, Marketing, Product Development
Weekly Workshop
Building Your Masterpiece: Year in Review
December 16, 2024 8:52 PM
As we end off 2024, take the time to reflect on 2024 and your masterpiece growth. This session guides you through evaluating past achievements and setting actionable goals for massive scaling in the upcoming year.
Olympic Mindset, Planning & Goal Setting
Weekly Workshop
No Session
December 23, 2024 8:00 PM
No sessions will take place on this day
Break
No Session
December 30, 2024 8:00 PM
No sessions will take place on this date
Break
Guest Session
January 6, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Pitching: The Art of Persuasion (Guest Session)
January 7, 2025 8:00 PM
Master the art of persuasion to effectively pitch your masterpiece and get people on board with your vision. This workshop will equip you with techniques to compellingly present your ideas and secure buy-in, whether from investors, customers, or partners.
Pitching, Being Persuasive, Communication, Public Speaking
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
January 8, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Power Hour
January 13, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
January 14, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Be an Expert: Developing Deep Domain Expertise
January 15, 2025 8:00 PM
Becoming Olympic-level in your field requires deep domain expertise. In this workshop, you’ll explore strategies for acquiring, developing, and ultimately sharing in-depth knowledge. Learn how to set yourself apart in your industry and elevate your masterpiece.
Research, Developing Unique Insights, Become an Expert
Weekly Workshop
Audience Building: The Importance of Experimentation
January 20, 2025 8:57 PM
Building an audience demands constant experimentation, regardless of whether you have one or one million followers. This workshop will guide you through how to systematically test different strategies to optimize your engagement and growth.
Audience Building, Marketing, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
January 21, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
January 22, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Guest Session
January 27, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: Growth Hacking
January 28, 2025 8:00 PM
Whether scaling from 10 to 100 or 1,000 to 10,000 or beyond, mastering growth hacking techniques is essential for expanding your masterpiece reach. This workshop will teach you how to apply innovative growth marketing strategies effectively.
Building, Marketing, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
January 29, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Power Hour
February 3, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
February 4, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: Developing Your Product & Iterating
February 5, 2025 8:59 PM
Creating a successful masterpiece requires continuous development and iteration. This workshop will teach you how to refine your product through constant feedback and improvement, ensuring it meets market needs and stays ahead of the competition.
MVP Development, AI & No Code, Product Development
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
February 10, 2025 9:00 PM
Join us to hear from an amazing guest - more details to come!
Guest
Power Hour
February 11, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Thinking from First Principles
February 12, 2025 8:21 PM
Reverse Engineering, Reasoning
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
February 17, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: Growing Your Revenue & Impact
February 18, 2025 8:04 PM
Learn strategies to increase your revenue and expand your impact, whether just starting or significantly scaling. This workshop will guide you through practical techniques to boost profitability and make a significant mark in your industry.
Buildling, Marketing, Monetization
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
February 19, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Building Your Masterpiece: Nailing Your Branding
February 24, 2025 8:00 PM
Effective branding is crucial for helping your masterpiece gain traction. This workshop will teach you how to develop or improve your brand, ensuring your message resonates with your target audience and drives growth.
Competitive Advantages, Being Persuasive, Marketing
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
February 25, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Demo Day
February 26, 2025 8:00 AM
Our Demo Day is an opportunity for top students to show off what they've built.
Pitching, Presentation
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
March 3, 2025 8:00 PM
Join us to hear from an amazing guest - more details to come!
Guest
Power Hour
March 4, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Skills Building Workshop
March 5, 2025 8:31 PM
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
March 10, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Audience Building: Converting Viewers into Followers
March 11, 2025 9:07 PM
Once you get views, the next step is converting those views into engaged followers who will support your masterpiece. In this workshop, we’ll cover techniques to turn your viewers into loyal followers, ensuring sustained growth and engagement.
Social Media Strategies, Marketing
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
March 12, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
No Session
March 17, 2025 8:00 PM
No sessions will take place on this date
Break
Power Hour
March 24, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
March 25, 2025 8:00 PM
Join us to hear from an amazing guest - more details to come!
Guest
Skills Building Workshop
March 26, 2025 8:38 PM
Weekly Workshop
Pitching: Exploring Pitch Frameworks
March 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Finding the right pitch framework is key to effectively communicating your masterpiece. This workshop will introduce you to various pitch frameworks, including some you’ve never seen before, helping you structure and deliver compelling pitches that win support and drive success.
Pitching, Networking, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
April 1, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
April 2, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Guest Session
April 7, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: Fundraising for Founders
April 8, 2025 9:11 PM
Fundraising can be a powerful way to drive growth, whether your masterpiece is a business, non-profit, or another venture. This workshop will teach you essential strategies and knowledge to secure funding and make informed financial decisions, whether you’re currently fundraising or not.
Fundraising, PItching
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
April 9, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
April 14, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Power Hour
April 15, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Building Your Masterpiece: New Marketing & Distribution Strategies to Try
April 16, 2025 8:12 PM
The more people paying attention to your masterpiece, the better. This workshop explores new & different marketing and distribution strategies to help you attract more attention and drive revenue or impact for your masterpiece.
Marketing, Monetization
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
April 21, 2025 8:00 PM
Join us to hear from an amazing guest - more details to come!
Guest
Power Hour
April 22, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Skills Building Workshop
April 23, 2025 8:38 PM
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
April 28, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Networking: How to Engage & Leverage Your Network
April 29, 2025 9:13 PM
Now you’ve done the hard work of building your network—now it’s time to make the most of it. This workshop will teach you how to actively engage with and leverage your network in meaningful ways to support your masterpiece goals.
Networking, Communication
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
April 30, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Audience Building: Understanding Your Analytics
May 5, 2025 8:13 PM
To continuously grow your audience, you need to understand your analytics. This workshop will teach you how to interpret data and use insights to improve engagement, drive growth, and make informed decisions about your content. Whether you're new to analytics or looking to deepen your understanding, you'll gain valuable strategies to optimize your audience-building efforts.
Social Media Strategies, Marketing
Weekly Workshop
Guest Session
May 6, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Power Hour
May 7, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Power Hour
May 12, 2025 9:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Be an Expert: Being the Best in the World at What You Do
May 13, 2025 9:14 PM
To be truly Olympic-level, you need to be one of a kind at what you do. Being the best in the world isn’t easy, but you can do it. This workshop will teach you how to develop the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to become a global leader in your domain, ensuring your masterpiece stands out on the world stage.
Research, Olympic Mindset, Developing Unique Insights, Personal Monopoly
Weekly Workshop
Skills Building Workshop
May 14, 2025 8:38 PM
Weekly Workshop
Power Hour
May 19, 2025 8:00 PM
Pomodoro style session to work on your masterpiece and get things done alongside your peers in AlphaX.
Power Hour
Guest Session
May 20, 2025 8:00 PM
Guest
Building Your Masterpiece: Growing & Scaling Your Masterpiece
May 21, 2025 8:00 PM
Wherever you are right now, there's always a next step to make things better and bigger. This workshop will teach you how to plan your growth and effectively scale your project, ensuring sustained success and impact.
Product Development, Scaling
Weekly Workshop
No Session
May 26, 2025 8:00 PM
No sessions will take place on this date.
Break

a week at alpha x

Mon
Workshop
7-8:30 pm ET

Skills building workshop to give you the tools to create your masterpiece.

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Deadline to Submit Weekly Progress Updates
Work on your masterpiece throughout the week on your own time.
Schedule a 1:1 session with advisors whenever you need additional help.

Sample Workshops:

Idea Evaluation
Learn industry-standard frameworks to evaluate your startup ideas.
Storytelling as a Founder
Master the art of crafting a compelling story for impactful pitches.
Finding Your Passion & Purpose
Gain clarity on your passions and align them with a vision for your masterpiece and life.
Olympic Mindset Training
Develop an Olympic mindset that will drive you to success in building your masterpiece.
Tuition

Join Alpha X

AlphaX Online Program
Spaces Limited

Program KickofF: JANUARY 13, 2025
AlphaX is a virtual program that helps teenagers achieve Olympic-level accomplishments in their field of passion.

Students use this story-worthy experience to build their resume, stand out on college applications, and create a robust network of peers and mentors.

Online Program Includes:
  • Support building an Olympic-level project that impacts millions
  • Weekly 90-minute skill workshops
  • Live coaching support available every day
  • Personalized feedback on every 2-week sprint
  • 30+ playbooks ranging from how to cold outreach experts to building with AI
  • High caliber community of peers and experts

AlphaX Online

$425
USD/mo

Or pay 6 months upfront for 10% in savings.

Apply Today

MAKE SURE ALPHAX ISRIGHT FOR YOU

We strongly believe that AlphaX is a transformational program with transformational results. That is why we offer a full money-back guarantee for students.
If by the end of the first month of AlphaX you’re not completely satisfied with the experience, get a 100% refund. To keep this completely fair, we do require students show up to sessions and do the work.

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Is Alpha X right for you?

You don't want to make a BIG impact.

AlphaX is not for the average teen. It's for exceptionally driven, the bold thinkers, and the relentless doers. Core to the program is pursuing ambitious goals. We're talking about projects that impact millions of people. If that does not excite you, AlphaX is not the program for you.


Note: You don't need to know exactly what your project will be yet! The first stage of the program is about discovering your passions, and you'll then work to define your masterpiece.

AlphaX is NOT for you if:

You're looking for results without effort.

There are no secrets here.

Any ambitious project takes time and effort. We'll teach you the systems, processes and proven strategies to get results and build a masterpiece with real impact and a stand-out experience for your resume.

But, we cannot do the work for you. Students should expect to dedicate 10+ hours per week to work on their masterpiece.

You want to keep your success under wraps.

At AlphaX, we follow a 'Build In Public' approach. To find customers, investors, and  partners that can have an exponential impact on your success, all students are required to share their progress publicly.



Through this approach, current AlphaX students have connected with and met with influencers like Sam Altman, Sahil Bloom, Andrew Huberman, the ex-CEOs of Bumble and Tinder and more to get advice, resources and mentorship.



All students are required to share their projects and progress on social media. You don't have to be the most extroverted person (or even use your personal accounts), but you do have to be committed to sharing your ideas with the world to generate the network that will propel you forward.

AlphaX is for you if:

you are looking to put in the effort to outcompete the average teen’s decade in under 1 year

This is the program for you.

Apply Today
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About us

The truly extraordinary adventures all begin with a pivotAL moment

AlphaX was launched in 2016 as a part of the core curriculum of Alpha School, an in-person high school in Austin, Texas. At Alpha, students are treated as colleagues, each in charge of their own learning journey, with limitless potential to achieve bold and ambitious goals.

After seeing the impact on student’s growth, college outcomes and career pursuits, we expanded to a virtual format, enabling students to join from anywhere. Led by a team of entrepreneurs, educators, and creators, the program is designed to give students the personalized support, structure and accountability to reach their wildest dreams.

AlphaX Team

Meet The COACHING team

JP Guerra
Program Director

JP is the definition of someone who has built a portfolio career. He has worked as a content creator for one of the best esports teams in the world, a professor at the best-ranked university in Portugal, a business owner of a best-selling Leopard Gecko business, and built a YouTube and TikTok channel with millions of views. JP shares his zest for life and a deep curiosity for what the world has to offer. He leads by example and is the role model who shows kids that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Salman Sohani
Program Director

Salman started his entrepreneurship journey at the age of 16, by starting an apparel brand that was bootstrapped by two-part time jobs. After completing business school at Queen's University, Salman worked at VC-backed startups like Ada and Kandji. When not leading BETA Camp’s programs, you can find him on the soccer pitch, playing pick-up basketball, skateboarding or hiking around his home base of Toronto, Canada.

Katarina Smith
Program Director

AlphaX is directed by Katarina Smith. Katarina has spent the last 8 years helping students discover their passions and interests in the world of tech & business. She's taught and worked with thousands of students and young professionals through her programs at On Deck, a VC-backed startup, and UBC Geering Up, a non-profit.

Rubaina Singla
Masterpiece Advisor

Rubaina is the founder of Singla, a fashion company at the forefront of eco-conscious clothing. In three years, she has mastered the intricacies of e-commerce, direct-to-consumer sales, and brand building. Draw on Rubaina’s comprehensive experience in brand creation, scaling, and manufacturing to help bring your masterpiece to life.

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