Founder of the Future: Diarra Bousso on AI-Powered Sustainable Fashion

In this episode, we dive deep with Diarra Bousso, founder of DIARRABLU, as she shares her journey from math teacher to fashion-tech entrepreneur. Diarra explains how she uses generative AI and algorithms to design sustainable fashion, significantly reducing textile waste. She highlights how AI has accelerated her design process, enabling her team to meet growing demand and rethink their approach to fashion. Diarra emphasizes the importance of embracing AI as a creative partner, sharing her philosophy of transparency in growth: “I can’t tell you to level up if I’m leveling up in private.” By openly sharing her processes, she fosters collaboration and continuous learning within her team. The episode concludes with Diarra’s vision for the future of fashion, where technology, tradition, and creativity merge to challenge industry norms. Her insights offer inspiration and practical advice for designers and entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI in a human-centered, innovative way.