Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola realized that convenience sells. A huge market is growing for on-demand sales and these two college kids realized they could make money from it. While in college, they set up a version of an app that would deliver a plethora of products anywhere near them. Their first customer made an order of simple snacks, even though the customers apartment shared a wall with a 7-Eleven. In that moment, they knew people would pay just so they did not have to leave their household. After they launched, the duo would work all day delivering between classes. Currently, they have 80 employees and occupy 12 different cities. Many factors come into play with a business like goPuff, but the duo looks to keep expanding. Their motto is, “Don’t stress the little things. Done is better than perfect.” These two young entrepreneurs encourage others to not take no for an answer and to pursue their goals and dreams no matter how many people doubt. Their inspiring story goes to show just how amazing the American economy and Dream is, and speaks to how vibrant it still is. If they can do it, what is stopping you?
It doesn’t sound like gopuff would be a success. Yet, no pain, no sale. There is definitely pain involved if the weather is cold.
its incredible how hard work and determination could take a service that would seem unneeded and turn it into a company with such a market. Very inspiring.
They should look into licensing this product to colleges and universities across the U.S. I know many times it is difficult for students to get out and get stuff that they need. It seems like this would be a service that many students would be interested in, including myself.