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Zulzi’s Secrets to Rapid Growth and Quick Delivery - Donald Valoyi, Zulzi

Season 4 Episode 19

Imagine ordering groceries and getting them delivered in 15 minutes. Well, Zulzi does just that!

In this episode, we dive deep with Donald Valoyi, the founder and CEO who's turning the retail world on its head. You'll discover:

- The secret sauce behind Zulzi's lightning-fast 15-minute deliveries
- How Valoyi navigated hypergrowth and cash flow challenges
- The game-changing strategies that keep customers coming back for more
- Insider tips on staying ahead in a cutthroat market
- The bold move that gave Zulzi total control over its supply chain

In between all of that, we hear about the challenges, triumphs and important lessons learned along the way.

Too Long; Didn't Listen? Here's what to look for:

04:37 Zulzi’s Business Model
06:36 Zulzi’s Founding Story
09:26 A look into one of Zulzi’s Dark Stores
11:28 Lessons Learnt From Initial Naivety
16:37 Pivoting From Electronics Into Groceries
25:33 Building Out Tech Capabilities
33:34 How To Keep Up With The Market
40:43 Overcoming Scaling Challenges
49:06 Brought To You By Metavolve
50:29 Not Being Ready For Huge Growth
57:35 Importance of Customer Experience in Scaling
58:37 Running A Founder-led Company Successfully
01:15:41 How To Build Out Management Layers
01:24:19 Transition Into Dark Stores
01:33:14 The Future Of Zulzi

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