Ria Pullin

Founder & CEO @Align With Africa

Petaluma, CA, US

Building the future of ethical luxury fashion through AI-powered custom fitting and blockchain traceability. Positioning Africa as a global leader in luxury innovation: • Launched at Sundance 2025 with $4,500 early sales validation • Secured partnerships with Kenyan government ministries and registered artisan networks • Developed business model for luxury garments ($400-900) with projected 36-41% net margins • Established strategic partnership with Global Tides Group for pan-African market access : • Integrating 3DLook AI fitting technology for precision custom tailoring • Building blockchain traceability system with NFC-enabled product stories • Designing impact model where 20% of profits flow to community organizations chosen by artisans : • Raising $1M seed round to scale across East Africa pilot hubs • Working with local content creators to shift global narratives about Africa through luxury storytelling • Hosted founding team workshop in Kenya, strengthening on-ground partnerships:Creating a model where luxury consumers become stakeholders in African artisan prosperity. Building technology that amplifies traditional craftsmanship without replacing human excellence.

Holy Names University

Bachelors

Holy Names University

Master of Business Administration - MBA