Zahir Dossa

Yo, you gotta hear about Zahir Dossa. Dude’s the real deal. He jumped into the startup scene back in W16 with YC, and since then, he’s been crushing it. But his story’s way deeper than just another founder chasing fame.

Zahir’s been around the block, worked with IBM, McKinsey, Oxfam, Boston’s Redevelopment Authority, even the IMD Business School. Basically, he’s seen a lot, learned a lot. But what really sets him apart is his passion for having an effect, especially around sustainability and social good.

He’s the guy who founded The Argan Tree, a social enterprise that connects Moroccan women’s cooperatives with the global market, helping them make a living off argan oil. That’s where his heart’s at: empowering people, fighting bullshit capitalism, and making sure everyone gets a fair shot. That’s also why he went on to start Function of Beauty in 2015, which is like the perfect blend of tech and personal care. They use crazy proprietary algorithms to let you customize your shampoo, conditioner, body wash, whatever, billions of combos. No cap, it’s a big change. And they’re super focused on sustainability and customer-focused innovation. Basically, Zahir took his passion for social impact and turned it into a tech-driven business that’s actually disrupting the beauty world.

And get this, he’s got a PhD from MIT, focused on sustainability. That’s no joke. He’s not just in it for the money; he’s all about solving real problems, flipping the script, and doing good while doing it. His process? It’s all about turning big ideas into real-world impact. Starting something that matters, that’s his thing.

So yeah, Zahir Dossa isn’t just another founder. He’s someone who’s been around the block, learned what matters, and is out here building products and businesses that actually make a difference. That’s why you should keep an eye on him, he’s the kind of guy who’s gonna keep pushing boundaries and doing shit that matters.