Jaiya Varshney

Jaiya Varshney is a dedicated social entrepreneur and innovator in sustainable materials, particularly recognized as the Co-Founder of Tydra Labs (formerly Fibr.Bio). Her work focuses on transforming bio waste into organic, stretchy fibers to replace petroleum-derived fabrics like Spandex, aiming to make the textile industry more sustainable and carbon-negative. tydralabs+5

She possesses a strong background in impact investing and finance, having served as an Associate at Varshney Capital Corp., a family firm involved in venture capital and social impact investing, and as a Fund Manager and Investment Associate at the Vancouver Propel Impact Fund. Her expertise is instrumental in driving projects for social and environmental change. ubc+2

Jaiya is committed to education and empowering individuals, especially in financial literacy for women, evidenced by her role as a Board Member at Her Wealth Summit and her experience teaching entrepreneurship in Nairobi as part of her UBC Sauder School of Business program. herwealthsummit+1

Her entrepreneurial drive is further highlighted by her participation as a finalist in the Plus One Eco Odyssey reality TV series, where she showcased Fibr.Bio's potential to secure funding for sustainable fashion innovation. libsyn+1

Jaiya's early career demonstrates a consistent focus on sustainability and social impact, including roles as Sustainability Integration at Aritzia, ESG Investment Analyst at Ligo Partners LLC, and Co-Project Manager for 'Down to the Last Straw,' an initiative aimed at reducing plastic straw usage. ivy