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[Operator Stories] Ralf Wenzel (JOKR) on how to achieve profitability in grocery delivery models, value chain integration and what founders and artist have in common
On this episode Pat sits down with the one and only Ralf Wenzel, Founder & CEO of JOKR. We dive into his entrepreneurial journey from growing up in East Germany to his first entrepreneurial stint with Jamba, conquering Asia with Foodpanda and subsequently embarking onto LatAm with grocery delivery platform Jokr.
You will learn about
- Why Founders and Artists are more alike than you would think
- How to unlock value in grocery delivery in emerging markets
- It is all about integrating the value chain and ensuring a superior customer experience
- How to conquer a complex market such as Brazil
You can find Ralf on LinkedIn here.