Building the ‘Zillow of Franchising’ with Mariyam Shamshidova of Wefranch Women in Tech New York

Women in Tech Podcast: Mariyam Shamshidova Wefranch US tour: Host: Espree Devora Guest: Mariyam Shamshidova (Growth & Product Lead, Wefranch) Location: Lighthouse Studio, Venice, CA Episode Theme: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Franchising, and Building Purposeful Careers in Tech Key Topics & Highlights Mariyam’s Journey: From Uzbekistan to Vanderbilt to NYC startup life. What is Wefranch? Making franchising accessible with data-driven tools, and what being the “Zillow of franchising” means. The Power of Franchising: Debunking myths, its accessibility for young founders and creators, and why it’s an untapped lucrative opportunity. Early-Stage Startup Life: The reality of multi-tasking, learning on the go, and finding confidence without a big brand name. Purpose & Success: Redefining success beyond status, and staying connected to your “why.” Women & Belief: The importance of self-belief, especially for women in tech, and breaking mental models that keep women from applying for opportunities. Event Building & Community: Mariyam’s hands-on tactics for event marketing and growth – from local connectors to personalized outreach. Personal Growth: Lessons from Charlie Munger, advice on prioritization, and finding mentorship in unexpected places. Resources & Recommendations Company: Wefranch.com – Marketplace for franchising opportunities Recommended Book: Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger Must-Follow Thought Leader: Paul Graham (Y Combinator essays) Past Relevant Episode: WeAreLATech podcast with Wefranch founder Gregory Ugwi Favorite Quotes “In order to do anything, you must believe that the thing is possible.” “It’s not about the magazine cover — it’s about how you feel in your body every day.” “If she can do it, so can I.” Connect with Us Podcast VIP Community: womenintechvip.com Social: @WomenInTechShow on all platforms Listen and get inspired by Mariyam’s story — redefining what’s possible for women in tech, one bold step at a time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This episode was published on Oct 7, 2025.

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