Jul 21, 2026 · 32 min · 12 segments
The future of work isn’t just changing…it’s becoming increasingly uncomfortable. In this episode of *Risky Routes*, I sat down with Zara Ali to talk about why…
Zahra AliGuest
Olivia GoldsteinHost
Risky Routes is a short interview series with leaders and executives that focuses on the pivotal experiences that shape how they think and make decisions.
We talk about the chaotic, uncomfortable, borderline bad idea journeys that push people to level up, trust themselves, and take control of their lives.
Zahra is a startup operator and advisor who has worked with early stage founders and fund managers from inception all the way through to exit.
She's the founder of Clover Street Partners, where she advises on capital formation, go-to-market strategy, and mergers and acquisition.
She also writes The Sandbox, a series of essays and observations on startups, venture capital, and the future of work.
So this is a pretty exciting conversation at both the intersection of entrepreneurship and the future of work.
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Risky Routes is a short interview series with leaders and executives that focuses on the pivotal experiences that shape how they think and make decisions.
We talk about the chaotic, uncomfortable, borderline bad idea journeys that push people to level up, trust themselves, and take control of their lives.
Zahra is a startup operator and advisor who has worked with early stage founders and fund managers from inception all the way through to exit.
She's the founder of Clover Street Partners, where she advises on capital formation, go-to-market strategy, and mergers and acquisition.
She also writes The Sandbox, a series of essays and observations on startups, venture capital, and the future of work.
So this is a pretty exciting conversation at both the intersection of entrepreneurship and the future of work.
