Greater Boston
Rajia Abdelaziz is a serial tech entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of invisaWear, a leading brand in the personal safety industry. Within just a few years, Rajia raised millions of dollars to bring invisaWear to market, scaled the company to $20M+ in sales, and secured powerhouse partnerships with ADT and TELUS Communications, two of the most respected names in the security industry. She stands out as one of Massachusetts' most successful young entrepreneurs, breaking barriers often faced by women and minorities in the tech industry. A trailblazer in technology and an empowering female leader, Rajia was recently featured on the cover of Forbes' 30 Under 30 list as the main cover of the Social Impact category. She has also been named to INC's Female Founders 250 list. Additionally, she was honored on the Boston Globe's Tech Power Players list and recognized on BostInno's 25 Under 25. Under her leadership, invisaWear received Fast Company's Innovation by Design Award, was recognized by INC magazine for being one of the Fastest Growing Companies and won the prestigious New England Innovations Award—previously awarded to companies like Ben & Jerry’s, iRobot, and Vistaprint. With 2.5M+ social media followers, Rajia is not just building a company—she’s building a movement, proving that innovation, impact, and influence go hand in hand. Rajia’s mission as a minority female CEO is to inspire other young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams, no matter the obstacles or doubts they may face. Her journey of overcoming the odds has fueled her passion for mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through UMass Lowell’s Entrepreneurship program.
Our mission is to allow people to protect themselves and the people they love. At invisaWear, we aim to positively empower users in feeling safe, secure, and connected. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and hope that our products will give users some much needed peace of mind. Every 68 seconds an American is sexually assaulted. Sadly, 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. These statistics are highly unacceptable, and need to change. This is exactly the reason I created invisaWear, to help accelerate obtaining assistance during an emergency. We recognize that this is not enough, and that we need to do more to help prevent these attacks from happening in the first place.
At Flare, we believe in the inherent right of every woman to feel safe, empowered, and protected, wherever she may be. Created by women for women, our safety bracelets are not just a product but a symbol of our commitment to building a world where safety is a non-negotiable standard for all women. Our mission goes beyond providing an extra layer of protection 24/7. We strive to foster a community where women stand strong together, unencumbered by fear, and supported by technology that prioritizes their well-being. We envision a world where women are safe, where the whispers of worry are replaced by the confidence of knowing that a network of support is just a touch away. Our Flare safety bracelets are designed with this vision at their core, embodying a blend of style, functionality, and peace of mind. Committed to innovation, empathy, and excellence, we are driven by the voices of those we serve. We engage with our community, listen to their needs, and respond with solutions that make a real difference.
• Designed and developed an Android application that runs on wearable devices to increase stowing productivity • Built the application framework including all UI’s and main classes • Proposed a new method to speed stowing and eliminate decision making • Integrated a built-in scanner and Myo Armband to allow hands-free control • Used GitHub and source control tools to properly maintain records of code • Used JIRA for software project management and to keep track of progress
Lead team of more than fifteen officers and chairs to ensure efficient teamwork and successful execution of events; Strives to encourage female engineers to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement. Played key role in securing over $15000 in funding; allowing the chapter to more than double the number of members typically brought to the national conference.
Helped revive chapter and established efficient system for monthly breakdown of events. Increased membership by approximately 15% by actively recruiting peers.