Episode 291: How to Build Founder Confidence When No One Believes in You with Anya Cheng
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor · Oct 29, 2025 · 52:41
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor
GrowthReady Podcast with Steve Mellor · Oct 29, 2025 · 52:41
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About the Guest: Anya Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Taelor, a leading men's clothing subscription service that provides personal styling and curated rentals, powered by AI. A Girls in Tech 40 Under 40 honoree, she previously led eCommerce and digital innovation teams at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald's. Taelor’s mission is to help people dress up to achieve their goals, whether it's for a job interview, date night, or big presentation, because looking good shouldn’t be a barrier to success.
About the Episode: In this episode, host Steve Mellor talks with Anya Cheng about her leap from corporate exec to founder of Taelor.AI. She shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, bootstrapped with limited resources, and turned repeated “no’s” into millions in funding.
If you’re building something big and feeling unseen, this one’s for you.
Takeaways:
Experience effortless style with rental and personal styling services:
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Sign up at: https://taelor.style/pages/membership
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Sign up at: https://www.armoire.style/refer/ArmoirexTaelor
Give the gift of time, convenience, and effortless style:
Taelor Gift Cards: Get 10% OFF
Use code: PODCASTGIFT
Purchase at: https://taelor.style/products/menswear-rental-gift-card
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