Founders Friday by Neo with Shaan Arora
- WHO IT IS FOR: Aspiring entrepreneurs, tech founders, and eCommerce builders looking to scale and exit their startups.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: An unfiltered discussion on bootstrapping a Shopify startup from zero to an $8M ARR and a $60M acquisition.
- FORMAT: An exclusive interview and Q&A session featuring a successful founder.
Join the Neo Club in New York City for an exclusive edition of Founders Friday featuring Shaan Arora, CEO and co-founder of Alia. Discover the raw story behind a bootstrapped Shopify popup startup that scaled from $0 to $8M ARR in just one year, eventually leading to a $60M acquisition in early 2026.
Shaan will dive deep into the journey of building a company with friends from Northeastern University that now serves over 500 million monthly views for global brands like Nike Strength and Peloton Apparel. Attendees will gain firsthand insights into product creation, aggressive go-to-market strategies, and the complexities of scaling a high-growth tech venture.
This session will cover the essential dynamics of team leadership and the strategic steps required to secure a successful exit. Hosted by the Neo Club—a curated network of the world's top builders and investors—this event is designed to provide the high-density knowledge needed to turn a bold vision into a scalable reality.