AI ENTREPRENEUR 

ALIYAH KIZILBASH is an entrepreneur and tax lifestyle expert leveraging AI in a unique way to help business owners grow their income and homeowners save money so they can invest in what truly matters. With more than seven years of experience in tax consulting and client representation, she founded TaxBack—an AI-powered platform that simplifies property tax appeals and unlocks hidden value for both businesses and property owners. Kizilbash also hosts the Aliyah & Co. podcast and curates community events that turn complex topics like money, tech, and identity into empowering conversations. Her work bridges innovation, financial freedom, and personal growth, inspiring people to live their best lives, inside and out.

What excites you most about the future of your industry?
AI is helping people reclaim their time and energy in ways we’ve never seen before, especially in industries like tax and finance where outdated systems have drained resources for years. But once we get that time back, the real question becomes… what are we doing with it? This moment gives us a chance to rethink how we work, live, and define success.

What conversations are you passionate about bringing to the table?
I’m drawn to conversations that connect money, tech, and identity in real, human ways. There’s a lot of confusion and noise out there, and people don’t always realize how much power they actually have. Whether it’s on my podcast or at an event, I try to create spaces where people can explore complex topics without feeling intimidated.

How do you define confidence and how have you built it?
To me, confidence means being willing to move forward even when things feel uncertain. I’ve built it by doing things that made me uncomfortable, like starting a company, learning AI, or even getting on stage as a standup comedian. Every time I stepped into something new, I learned I could keep going, even without having all the answers. Confidence didn’t come from knowing exactly what to do. It came from showing up anyway.

What legacy do you hope to leave behind?
I want people to realize how much power they already have. You can shift your mindset, your finances, your routines, and that can change your entire reality. Whether I’m helping someone save money through a tax appeal or sparking new insight on the podcast, I hope I help people reclaim agency over their own lives.

For more information visit taxbacknow.com. You may follow her on Instagram @AliyahKizilbash or on YouTube @aliyahandcopodcast.