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Fashion, Tech & AI Ft Qasim, Founder of Trading Desk
Episode 117
Wednesday, 4 March, 2026
On TheStockroom today, we’re joined by our good friend Qasim, the Founder of Trading Desk, a curated streetwear store who recently partnered with AI tech firm Responsible. Eman & Michael got into the details of the partnership as well as a look into Qasim’s back story and how they uniquely benefited from the rise of the brand, Corteiz, as they took the initiative to buy into the brand early and subsequently reaped the dividends. Follow Qasim & Trading Desk: https://www.instagram.com/qasimshariff_https://www.instagram.com/tradingdeskstore Follow TheStockroom: https://www.instagram.com/thestockroompodFollow our personal platforms too from left to right:Eman: https://www.instagram.com/emansgram_Michael: https://www.instagram.com/them1showBolu: https://www.instagram.com/boluthebear00:00 - Introducing Qasim, Founder of Trading Desk!03:46 - What’s On Foot?09:41 - Qasim on studying Economics At LSE, & how it’s impacted his view vn sales10:55 - Growing ip in Manchester & his Mum’s influence on his taste18:55 - How did Trading Desk start, and how did they go about acquiring product?30:22 - When did Trading Desk realise selling the business could be the next move?32:18 - The process of being acquired by AI Tech Firm, Responsible41:31 - How important is tourism to stores in Soho?44:39 - How much did Corteiz’ brand growth impact Trading Desk? & The importance of Corteiz having a physical store51:51 - What are the pro’s and cons of having a physical store?57:49 - How do you decide what to buy?1:03:20 - What’s been the biggest day of sales?1:12:07 - Qasim’s Prada Cups and building confidence while exploring fashion1:18:00 - Personal style and the merging of streetwear and luxury1:33:06 - Qasim signs TheStockroom Force 11:40:00 - What does the future look like for Trading Desk & Klekt joining the party1:47:07 - Should Corteiz take over the Supreme store?#fashion #ai #branding
