# Sharmin Ali

> 3X Founder, $200M Raised, 8-Figure Exit

3X entrepreneur with $200M+ raised, 8-figure exit, & 10,000+ jobs created. Founder of PiePie AI & Instoried.

Founder & CEO of PiePie AI, an AI-powered video creation platform backed by Techstars NYC. 

Previously founded Instoried, an emotion AI startup, raising $200M+ and scaling it to a successful exit in 2023.

Bootstrapped and exited Art-Right-Is Productions for an 8-figure sum, building a content platform that reached 7M+ viewers. 

Recognized as a Fortune 40 Under 40 honoree.

Created 10,000+ jobs across ventures and currently leading the Sharmin Ali Foundation for Entrepreneurs (SAFE), supporting founders’ mental health. 

Published author with three books, including ‘Bitch, Stop, Please.’

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to raise venture capital
✔️ Guidance on scaling startups
✔️ Tips for founder mental health
✔️ Best practices for AI-driven businesses
✔️ Advice on building content platforms
✔️ How to achieve a successful exit
✔️ Strategy for storytelling & branding

Excited to share my experiences and help fellow entrepreneurs navigate growth, fundraising, and resilience. Let’s connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (1 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $100.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

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