Maya Nazareth is an award-winning entrepreneur who uses disruptive innovation to build businesses, movements, and create social change.
At 20, Maya spent her life savings of $2,000 on the first Alchemize product after realizing the industry had built everything for male bodies. Seven years later, Alchemize has raised funding, done multi-millions in sales, is worn by Olympians and UFC fighters, and become a global movement. Maya has also built the largest all-women's grappling retreats in the world.
Maya was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and in 2025, she walked into the Shark Tank and walked out with a deal from three sharks.
Maya now advises founders on brand positioning, fundraising narratives, system building, and AI implementation. If you're a founder looking to supercharge your growth, book a call.
Maya is a sought-after speaker for her insights on the founder journey, the future of sports, fundraising, and building an AI-first business.
She has delivered signature talks at TEDx and the Forbes 30U30 Summit, and regularly delivers keynotes and speaks at universities. Audience-tested with founders, students, and corporate teams.
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