Sandra Lifshits

Yo, you gotta hear about Sandra Lifshits – this total badass who’s already making waves in the startup world. She’s a YC W25 batch alum, which means she’s legit in the VC and startup scene. But what really blows my mind is her latest hustle – co-founding Retrofit, a vintage marketplace that’s powered by AI. Yeah, AI – not just some old-school secondhand shop, but a advanced platform that uses smart agents to curate vintage inventory based on social media trends, sales data, and your personal style. Holy shit, that’s next-gen shopping right there.

So here’s the story: Sandra jumps into Retrofit in 2024, right in the heart of NYC. She teams up with Maddy, and they’re just two people right now – but they’re crushing it. The goal? Fix all the bullshit around secondhand shopping – the overwhelming selection, the low-quality finds, and how much work it takes to find that perfect vintage piece online. Instead of just throwing a bunch of stuff on a site, they use AI to make it personalized, effortless, and fun. Basically, they’re trying to turn vintage shopping into something you actually want to do, not a chore.

What’s dope is, her background with Retrofit proves she’s not just tossing around ideas – she’s about solving real problems and using modern tech to shake up an old industry. She’s fired up, not just to build another startup, but to actually change how people find and buy vintage clothes. And doing all this at YC? That’s pure fire and validation from the top.

Honestly, Sandra’s story is like a perfect example of what it means to jump into something with zero fear – to see a problem, and then go all-in on a tech-powered solution. It’s no cap: she’s one of those founders who’s not just riding the hype but actually building something real, something that could totally redefine the secondhand market. Keep an eye on her – she’s just getting started, and she’s definitely someone who’s gonna leave a mark.