The following is a conversation with CEO, Maria Azofra and CTO Lucia Clifford the two co-founders from Sharpei.

Both have had multiple startups under their belt. Sharpei is a SaaS platform that enables retailers and manufacturers to provide circular consumption options such as try-before-you-buy, subscriptions, and second-hand reselling through their checkout process.

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In this episode, we talk about:

- Sharpei's Business Model and Services

- Choosing New York for Business

- Company Incorporation and International Expansion

- Acquiring the First Customers

- Challenges and Market Education

- Team Dynamics and Hiring Strategies

- Personal Goals and Aspirations of the Founders

- Perspective on AI and Its Role in Sharpei