Özgür Özkök
Insights on strategic planning and decision-making in the early stages of a tech startup.
As we bid farewell to 2023, reflecting on the startups that didn’t make it through the year is poignant. Contrary to the dramatic tales of companies like FTX or Theranos, most startup failures are quieter, often due to timing, funding issues, or macroeconomic factors. This year, around 3,200 private venture-backed […]
The quick commerce landscape has seen its fair share of ups and downs. While apps like Getir and Gorillas have faced valuation dips and operational challenges, one name stands out: Glovo. This Spanish-based last-mile delivery startup seems to have cracked the code, charting a path to potential profitability in a […]
Curefoods, a cloud kitchen startup, has strategically acquired the food tech startup Yumlane, known for its proprietary pizza technology, to bolster its culinary offerings. Yumlane, founded in 2016, has developed a significant presence in the cloud kitchen space, particularly with its Yumlane Pizza brand. The startup has expanded its reach […]
In a recent TrendTalk webinar by Rational on July 6, 2022, industry experts gathered to discuss the evolution and future of ghost kitchens. The panel included representatives from successful ghost kitchen startups and restaurant chains who shared their experiences and insights into this rapidly growing sector. Melina Michna, co-founder of […]
CloudKitchens is a ghost kitchen startup founded by Uber’s co-founder and former CEO, Travis Kalanick. Established in 2016, the company provides infrastructure and software to restaurants aiming to operate virtual locations without the high costs associated with physical establishments. Despite securing significant funding last year, including investments from Microsoft, CloudKitchens […]
You may not be able to predict the future, but these battle-tested marketing moves will help you create opportunities, even in the most trying times. Running a business can be challenging at the best times but even more difficult during uncertain times. This is when it’s essential to have a […]
CloudEats, a cloud kitchen startup that operated in Indonesia and the Philippines, has shut down its operations after less than two years in the market. Rishabh Singhi, the former chief operating officer of RedDoorz, a budget hotel booking platform in Southeast Asia, founded the company. CloudEats aimed to provide a […]
A new name is coming to the last mile delivery space – Instabee. Swedish startups Instabox and Budbee have announced their intention to partner up and create a new holding company with the aim to push the boundaries of consumer-centric and sustainable e-commerce delivery services. As Europe’s e-commerce space keeps […]
Landmark deal by global, cloud commerce leader grows Lightspeed’s U.S. footprint by more than 20,000 customer locations following listing on the New York Stock Exchange. MONTREAL, November 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Lightspeed POS Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), a leading provider of cloud-based, omnichannel commerce platforms, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement […]