25. From Engineer to Style Tech Founder: How AI is Revolutionising Sustainable Fashion

Wardrobe full of clothes but nothing to wear? This week, my very first guest has the solution you've beenlooking for.Meet Julia Dietmar, a former Silicon Valley software engineer turned fashion tech entrepreneur, who's on a mission to democratise personal styling and make sustainable fashion accessible to everyone. After working at major companies like Walmart and Yahoo Julia combined her technical expertise with her passion for retail and sustainability to create Open Wardrobe, an AI-powered app that's transforming how people interact with their wardrobes.Julia shares fascinating insights from her journey throughthe dotcom boom, her education in retail at Walmart and how working withfashion brands revealed the massive overproduction problem in the industry. She also opens up about her own transformation from someone who bought new pieces weekly to someone who rarely shops but feels more creative and confident than ever.Whether you're a busy parent looking to streamline yourmorning routine, someone interested in reducing your environmental impact or just wanting to feel more confident and creative with your personal style, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiring ideas.Connect with Julia and try the Open Wardrobe app athttp://www.openwardrobe.co/http://www.openwardrobe.app/Or search for OpenWardrobe on Apple or Google Play storesConnect with Julia on hi@openwardrobe.coFollow me on: InstagramLinkedInclaresilk.comEmail me at clare@claresilk.com