Chandralika Hazarika is a walking power surge.

No tech background, no co-founder, no safety net—and yet, she’s partnering with global fashion giants to bring AI to your online shopping cart.

As co-founder of Bigthinx 3D AI, she’s building cutting-edge tech that powers 3D body scans, virtual try-ons, and digital twins for the world’s biggest fashion and luxury brands.

(You know that moment when you wish you could see a 3D view of the bag you’re about to buy online? That’s her tech.)

In this episode, we talk:

⚡ Turning rejection into rocket fuel

⚡ Building credibility without a tech CV

⚡ Selling to big brands before the market was ready

⚡ Showing up bold in rooms that want you quiet

Chapters

00:00:00 - Revolutionizing Fashion with AI

00:07:27 - The Journey from Architecture to Fashion Tech

00:14:52 - Overcoming Challenges in the Fashion Industry

00:19:35 - Navigating Funding in Fashion Tech

00:25:39 - Building a Strong Founding Team

00:31:29 - Global Expansion and Headquarters Strategy

00:34:41 - Challenges Faced During Growth

00:38:30 - Personal Impact of Entrepreneurship

00:40:20 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

00:42:13 - Competitive Advantages in the Market

00:44:09 - Motivation and Team Development

Cristina Jäger spent years advising millionaires at UBS—then left it all to fix what the industry ignores: the gender wealth gap.

In this episode, she shares how Her Financial Freedom was born from a few conversations over Prosecco and turned into a fast-growing platform that’s helping thousands ofwomen invest with confidence.

We cover:

💸 Real estate vs. market investing

👶 The ETF plan she started for her 4-week-old niece

⚠️ The biggest mindset mistakes women make about money

🧠 What Europe can learn from Hong Kong billionaires

If you’ve ever thought“I’ll start investing when I have more money” — this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Financial Empowerment

00:03:01 Cristina's Early Influences and Career Path

00:05:59 Wealth Management Insights from Asia and Europe

00:09:06 The GenderWealth Gap and Financial Literacy

00:11:54 The Birth of Her Financial Freedom

00:14:56 Transitioning from Banking to Entrepreneurship

00:17:53 Mission and Vision of Her Financial Freedom

00:20:57 Addressing Misconceptions About Wealth

00:23:47 The Importance of Financial Education for Women

00:27:26 Gendered Communication and Its Impact on Financial Confidence

00:30:35 The Importance of Early Investment

00:33:54 Starting Small: Building Financial Confidence

00:39:37 Transforming Financial Education for Future Generations

00:46:35 Creating a Supportive Community for Women in Finance

In this episode, we sit down with Yury Vasilkov, CEO of Gamaya, to talk about what it really takes to build momentum in deep tech. From overcoming a failed product launch to finding the right market (hello, sugarcane farmers 🧃), Yury shares the behind-the-scenes of navigating pivots, raising funding, and introducing AI into one of the most traditional industries on earth.

00:00:00 - Introductionto Gamaya and Yuri's Journey

00:03:10 - Transitioningfrom Corporate to Startup Leadership

00:05:53 - ChallengesFaced in Previous Startup Experience

00:08:57 - NavigatingGamaya's Early Challenges

00:11:52 - StrategicChanges and Business Model Pivot

00:15:01 - BuildingTrust with Farmers and Driving Adoption

00:18:02 - Innovatingin Agriculture: Overcoming Resistance to Change

00:24:05 - BuildingCustomer Relationships and Trust

00:28:26 - ExpandingProduct Portfolio and Market Reach

00:32:05 - NavigatingChallenges in Business Growth

00:34:20 - PersonalChallenges and Leadership in Uncertainty

00:41:23 - FindingMotivation and Balance in Entrepreneurship

00:42:52 - Passion forAgriculture and Technology