Anisa Mirza

Yo, so you gotta hear about Anisa Mirza. This woman is the real deal in the startup world. She’s an immigrant from Canada with Pakistani-Italian roots, and she’s been crushing it since day one.

First off, she’s a YC alum – went through their S21 batch, W15. That’s no joke. Not only that, she’s a two-time YC alum, which is rare as hell. The first time she bootstrapped her way to $2 million ARR and then sold that startup. That was Giveffect – a platform for nonprofits that processed over $24 million in donations a year and hit a $15 million valuation. So, she’s got serious chops in building expandable software for social impact.

Then she jumped into education tech with Litnerd, a reading and writing club app for kids, launched in 2021 and backed by YC again. This woman isn’t just building apps; she’s creating tools to shape the future, especially for kids-making learning fun and accessible. She’s also the head of Tiny Broadway, an arts and theatre education platform, which shows she’s all about empowering creativity and diversity.

Speaking of diversity, Anisa’s a huge advocate for women in tech and minorities – she’s been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 for social innovation. She’s all about making a real impact and pushing for change in a field that’s still pretty male and homogenous.

And she’s not just building and selling – she’s out here sharing knowledge. She hosts ‘Startup Hour,’ a livestream for founders, and she’s always speaking at events, advising others. That’s her way of giving back, spreading the hustle, and inspiring the next wave of founders.

Bottom line? Anisa Mirza’s story is about relentless drive, creating solutions that matter, and lifting others as she climbs. She’s proof that if you’re passionate, persistent, and believe in what you do, you can build companies that change lives – whether it’s kids learning, nonprofits raising millions, or arts education for the youth. No Cap, she’s someone to watch, because she’s not just playing the startup game – she’s redefining it.