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How to be a CEO

Zapp and the instant grocery boom

Sep 5, 2022
23:32

Steve O'Hear is Strategy VP at Zapp, one of the earliest quick commerce companies that bring snacks and groceries to your door.


In this episode we talk about: 

  • The complex supply chain that powers instant grocery services 
  • Opportunities for disabled people in the post-pandemic remote work environment 
  • The “make the moment or save the moment” problem solving of philosophy of Zapp 
  • Why they’re expanding from crisps and ice cream to luxury brands and electronics
  • Why they limited discounts when rivals were “throwing money” at customers 
  • How quick commerce developed before the pandemic made it so popular 
  • The $200m Series B funding round that attracted Lewis Hamilton’s attention 
  • What’s inside the giant warehouse that keeps all Zapp’s stock 


Find us on Twitter at #HowToBeACEO

For more business interviews, news, analysis and commentary go to standard.co.uk/business or pick up the Evening Standard newspaper.



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