{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668417dd4cb273e4613fe2e9/66e1a603f684e0b75998d2b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Skincare Enthusiast: How To Come Up With A $19M Idea In A Week - Ahana Banerjee","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668417dd4cb273e4613fe2e9/1749900252691-1725582c-6fbc-4c97-916c-b827921e138b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Building a business is not always about finding an external gap in the market. Ahana Banerjee looked inward to what mattered to her to come up with a business idea while at university.</p><p><br></p><p>After experiencing severe acne through her teenage years, Ahana deleted her Instagram account and was determined to develop a platform for people to share their experiences with acne without being judged.</p><p><br></p><p>She developed Clear, a first-of-its-kind app that allows you to track your skincare routine and connect with other users who might be experiencing similar issues. Within two years, it was valued at $19 million.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Ahana and Alberto discuss the unobvious benefits of having no experience in business, managing rapid growth, and driving innovation out of personal need.</p>","author_name":"A&D Media"}