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SAAS OperatorsE44: 3,500 Customers and Zero Outbound with Shaan AroraIn this episode we talked to Shaan Arora, the co-founder of Alia, about bootstrapping Alia Popups from $1M to $9M ARR in a year, bootstrapped, with zero outbound, and no venture capital. He started building Alia when he was 20, because he interned at Credit Suisse and decided he would do whatever it took to work for himself. Two customers, $20 a month, getting Etsy accounts blocked from cold outreach that most people would be embarrassed to do. Now he's got 3,500 customers, up from 1,100 last year, a 30 person team, and the freedom to design whatever he...
2026-02-2353 min
The Orita PodcastKilling the Popup: What 2,000+ Shopify Brands Taught Me About ConversionIn this episode of The Orita Podcast, Aaron Schwartz sits down with Shaan Arora, Co-Founder & CEO of Alia, to unpack how a scrappy team of college friends turned a simple idea, making ecommerce popups work better, into one of the fastest-growing tools in the Shopify ecosystem.Shaan shares why “ownership” has been his north star since day one, how the founding team built trust (and staying power) early, and the unconventional growth moves, building in public, betting on partners, and obsessing over support, that helped Alia scale to real momentum.Together, they dive into:•...
2026-02-0342 min
eCommerce PodcastFix Your Pop-Up Strategy and Hit Over 10% Opt-In RatesMost eCommerce brands settle for pop-up opt-in rates of 3-5% whilst competitors achieve 10-15%. Shaan Arora, CEO of Alia Popups, reveals the systematic testing approach used by 3,000 brands including Peloton and Nike to dramatically improve email collection without destroying margins.We explore why copy matters more than design, how mystery discounts outperform fixed offers, the difference between mobile and desktop timing, and why holdout tests prove pop-ups increase both conversion rates and AOV despite the annoyance factor. Shaan shares data-driven insights from 100 million monthly pop-up views.Key Point Timestamps:02:17 - The biggest pop-up...
2025-12-1850 min
The Entrepreneur’s CutHow One Founder Turned a Simple Idea into a Multi Million Dollar a Year BusinessShaan Arora built Alia into a multi million pound ecommerce force in a market crowded with forgettable tools. He did it by backing judgement, moving fast and refusing to let the product drift into mediocrity. His path shows what happens when a founder commits fully to the craft rather than the spotlight.He walks through the early grind, the breakthroughs that mattered and the cultural standards that kept the company sharp as it grew. He breaks down why the right co founder changes the trajectory, why customer truth beats assumptions and why momentum comes from decisive action...
2025-12-0949 min
THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason GreenwoodE612:🎙️DO ECOMMERCE POPUPS STILL WORK? | SHAAN ARORA - ALIA | THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast💡 Shaan is the Co-Founder & CEO of Alia - https://www.aliapopups.com💡 Alia is the NEXT generation of eCommerce site popups💡 Alia helps merchants achieve 15%+ opt-in rates with a smarter popup, designed perfectly for your brand — built specifically for Shopify💡 Al, ia delivers: Automated Smart TestingSmart Triggering, Beautiful Templates, Customer Education That Converts💡 In this episode Jason & Shaan discuss how the right popup tech can help engage and hold customer's attention and ultimately drive more revenue for brandsEnjoy!
2025-12-0529 min
The World's Best Email and Retention PodcastEp 57: Shaan Arora on the Real Pop-Up Levers: Copy, Timing, SegmentationEvery brand uses a pop-up... but most leave serious revenue on the table.In this episode, Jordan sits down with Shaan Arora, founder of Alia, to break down the real pop-up levers that drive conversion: copy, timing, and segmentation.You’ll learn what 150 million monthly pop-up views reveal about what actually moves the needle, how AI testing is changing optimization, and why design isn’t the difference-maker you think it is.Plus, the Pilothouse team’s early experiments with Alia (including one that 5x’d a welc...
2025-10-2829 min
Subscription Prescription | Weekly Doses to Boost Ecommerce RevenueReimagining Popups: How Alia is Transforming E-commerce EngagementPopups are a staple in e-commerce, but are they truly effective?In this episode of Subscription Prescription, I sit down with Shaan Arora, founder of Alia, to discuss how his innovative approach is redefining the traditional popup. Discover how Alia's focus on customer education and zero-party data is helping brands like Nike Strength, Hostage Tape, and Obvi achieve higher engagement and conversion rates.We delve into:The origin story of Alia and its mission to enhance customer engagement.The importance of zero-party data in today's e-commerce landscape.Real-world success stories...
2025-05-2020 min
Chief AdvertiserHow Zero-Party Data and AI Are Transforming Ecommerce Pop-UpsShaan Arora is the Co-founder and CEO of Alia, an e-commerce pop-up alternative for Shopify brands. He founded the company to help brands convey their stories and value to online shoppers. In 2023, Shaan was recognized on BostInno's 25 Under 25 list. In this episode… Pop-ups are everywhere in e-commerce, but they often feel intrusive, ineffective, or poorly optimized for customer engagement. It can be challenging to capture useful customer data while maintaining a seamless user experience. How can businesses design pop-ups that collect valuable insights and drive higher opt-ins and conversions? With a specialty in customer engagement st...
2025-05-1216 min
Chief AdvertiserHow Zero-Party Data and AI Are Transforming Ecommerce Pop-UpsShaan Arora is the Co-founder and CEO of Alia, an e-commerce pop-up alternative for Shopify brands. He founded the company to help brands convey their stories and value to online shoppers. In 2023, Shaan was recognized on BostInno's 25 Under 25 list. In this episode… Pop-ups are everywhere in e-commerce, but they often feel intrusive, ineffective, or poorly optimized for customer engagement. It can be challenging to capture useful customer data while maintaining a seamless user experience. How can businesses design pop-ups that collect valuable insights and drive higher opt-ins and conversions? With a specialty in cu...
2025-05-1216 min
Keep OptimisingEmail: Popups 101: How to Craft the Perfect Signup Experience with Shaan AroraMaximising email sign-ups is the name of the game in our latest chat. We dive deep into the effectiveness of using mystery offers over straightforward discounts, revealing how this simple tweak can significantly boost opt-in rates. I recently tested this with a luxury home brand, and we saw a jump from 12% to 18% in email sign-ups, proving that a little mystery goes a long way. We also explore the importance of running A/B tests on pop-ups, focusing on elements like graphics and copy to see what resonates best with your audience. By the end, you'll be armed with practical...
2025-05-0729 min
The Andzen ApproachEp 10: Shaan from Alia [Bonus Offer]In this episode, we have young prodigy Shaan Arora, the CEO & Co-Founder of the fast-growing popup tool Alia. Shaan sat down with us at Shoptalk and we discussed the company's origin story, what makes Alia stand out and acquisition tactics.Loads of insights, useful tips you can actually use, and really interesting takeaways.-----------BONUS OFFER: Shaan made sure he dropped an offer before we wrappedAnyone who comes from the podcast - he'll do 20% off the monthly subscription and 30 days free! Book a d...
2025-05-0332 min
The Boring Ecom PodcastThe Pop-Up Strategy That Generated $2M in 6 Days (Alia Mini Series #2)Sign up for our newsletter to get access to our template for prompts and to download the payback model template from last weeks episode.
Love 'em or hate 'em, pop-ups are the workhorses of ecommerce list building—but most brands are doing them dead wrong. In this no-BS conversation, Shaan Arora (founder of Alia) reveals why your mystery discount probably sucks, when to reveal your offer, and how to stop pissing off customers who already gave you their email. Richie and Joe dig into the numbers that actually matter, the perfect timing to display your pop-up, and why sm...
2025-03-1333 min
Brand Builders2x Conversion Rates with Educational PopUps // OHM PodcastWelcome back to another episode of the OHM Podcast!
This week, I interviewed Shaan Arora, co-founder and CEO at Alia Technologies. One of the youngest entrepreneurs in eCom today, Shaan and his team are the brains behind Alia, the Shopify SaaS popup alternative that has exploded in popularity over the last year.
From his unlikely start in eCom, balancing college and a startup to signing the President of Shopify as a client just a few months in, Shaan is a true rising talent in the world of...
2024-12-2931 min
Brain Driven BrandsDid This Guy Really Invent a Psychology-Based Popup?? (Feat: Shaan Arora)On today's show, we dive into one of the most interesting (and psychology-based) marketing tools I've found so far…one that has the ability to increase your AOV by up to 20% and your overall popup opt-ins by 80%. But that's not the best part - the best part is how much actual psychology this guy is using to get this done. All this and more on Brain Driven Brands! Guest: https://x.com/iamshaanarora 30 day free trial + 10% off: https://www.alialearn.com/ Learn more at: https://www.sarahlevinger.co T...
2024-11-1227 min
Hearts On Fire Podcast#9: Shaan Arora — Startups, Guidance, & PersistenceShaan’s a startup founder that dives us into how he discovered this passion of his and his best pieces of advice from along the journey.
In this episode, we discuss:
The power of having a co-founder for
accountability
The entrepreneurship bug
Shaan’s advice for finding what sets your Heart
on Fire
The advantage of having a personal brand
The most important ingredient
… and much more.
Shaan is a perfect case of dedication, perseverance, and vision. He and our good friend Cory have been successfully running their software startup, Alia, for over a year. Feel f...
2024-06-1349 min
The Inflection Point1 | Welcome to The Inflection PointChange is inevitable and so are the bumps in our lives. Join me in our first ever episode of 'The Inflection Point with Shaan'; a podcast where we discuss the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the ebbs and flows of an entrepreneur's journey to success. Welcome to the Inflection Point!
2023-06-1002 min
The Ascend Academy Podcast#29 Joie Arora is evolving parentingJoie Arora is a Mother, a Parenting coach & A LIFE coach empowering people to live more conciously.
On the podcast she shares her eperience as a parent and talks about concious parenting, develpment, growth mindset and much more.
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Enjoy the episode 😌🍃 - Shaan
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2022-02-2257 min
Pinkcity Podcast with Lakshaya AroraCareer in Beatboxing in India Ft. Divyansh Kacholia (DVK)Hello Guys! We are back with our 5th episode with India's top Beatboxer and one of the finest talents Jaipur has ever produced Divyansh Kacholia aka Beatboxer DVK on his career in Indian Music Industry. Divyansh is a 23-year-old Beatboxer from Jaipur, who has become the face of Indian Beatboxing and is also the pioneer of Folk Beatboxing in India. He has also been a very popular contest of the Star Plus reality show 'DIL HAI HINDUSTANI 2' and now you can find him performing at Live Concerts with great artists like Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan. In this episode, we...
2020-10-171h 07
TheFlexCoach#33- The Value of Collaboration Feat. Shaan AroraShaan Arora is a Senior Strategy Analyst with several years of experience operating within a collaborative setting. We sat down to discuss the value of collaboration and working within a team. Follow us on Instagram @TheFlexCoach to keep up with latest posts and stories!
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2019-12-2704 min