Turning Strength Into a Brand: The Journey of STÆRKE
In this episode of Management Meets, Katie speaks with international management alumna Maya Khurana, founder of STÆRKE, a Scandinavian-inspired gym accessories brand designed for women who lift.
Maya shares her path after the School of Management, making the pivot from a career in tech in London to life as an entrepreneur living in Copenhagen, with a strong focus on marketing and design.
Listen for an open conversation on the reality of entrepreneurism, ambition, battling burnout and more.
Creators and Guests
Host
Katie Calvert-Jones
Passionate advocate of the value a strong and engaged community can bring, and the far-reaching results that can be achieved. Loves hearing, sharing, and joining-up individual stories between professionals to enable ongoing learning and success.
Producer
Becky Toogood
Becky Toogood is the Alumni Engagement Communications Officer for the University of Bath, School of Management. With a first-class degree in journalism and a marketing background, Becky has experience in digital, print and multimedia communications. Working in higher education, Becky likes to showcase those leading innovation in their respective areas to celebrate success in the community, whilst inspiring others.
Guest
Maya Khurana
Maya Khurana is the founder of STÆRKE, a Scandinavian-inspired gym accessories brand designed for women who lift. She previously worked in technology consulting and as a Technical Account Manager in the Martech space. After leaving her role in tech for health reasons, Maya decided to pursue an idea she had first developed in 2019, turning it into a business rooted in function, strength, and considered design.
