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.

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00:00 Introduction 03:52 Welcomes 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

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