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Hyla Nayeri

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Co-Founder at 437
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hyla Nayeri is the Co-Founder of the self-funded apparel and swimwear brand 437, which she started at 21. She leads the companys growth, strategic partnerships, and influencer marketing, achieving 500% annual revenue growth for three consecutive years. She is a graduate of the Smith School of Business at Queens University.

Outside of work, Hyla is a certified yoga teacher who prioritizes wellness and building community. She organizes events for fellow entrepreneurs and gives back to her alma mater by hosting sample sales for students. She also spent time studying abroad in Rome, Italy during her university years.

After experiencing personal burnout, she successfully implemented a four-day work week for her entire team at 437.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Hyla shows up

Demanding
Upfront
Hard To Convince

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Priorities

Topics Hyla cares about

Founder Wellness
She has spoken openly about the negative impact of the "girl boss" culture on her health and has shifted her priorities to champion a healthier work-life balance.
E-commerce Growth
Her role is centered on driving business growth, and she has publicly sought connections to buyers at major retailers like Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, and SSENSE.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
Co-Founder
437
5-2016 - 8-2016
2016 Cohort
Queen's Innovation Connector
7-2015 - 9-2015
Assistant Coordinator
The T1 Agency
4-2015 - 9-2015
Course Entertainment Lead, Nike Women's 15K Toronto
Nike
1-2014 - 1-2015
Delegates Coordinator
Queen's Women in Leadership
In the press

Media appearances

Building a Fashion Brand Through Social Media – Low Cost Marketing Strategies with 437 Co-Founder Hyla Nayeri. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Hyla Nayeri: 437, Building A Multi‑Million Dollar Business, Avoiding .... Featured in YouTube
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Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
2016 - 2016
Education details unavailable
John Cabot University
2009 - 2013
Education details unavailable
St. Brother Andre Catholic High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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