Donald Valoyi, the ruthless entrepreneur behind Zulzi, single-handedly hijacked the on-demand grocery delivery market in South Africa, crushing any competition in his path.
And to add insult to injury, he had the audacity to partner with Shoprite Holdings to launch the Checkers Sixty60 app, further solidifying his grip on the market.
Zulzi, founded in 2013, was initially an “aggregator” of various shopping outlets, but soon morphed into a behemoth, dominating the online shopping landscape with its seven “dark stores” or warehouses.
Valoyi joins the TechCentral Show to brag about his company’s meteoric rise, and to dish out advice on how South African businesses can either adapt to his dominance or get left behind.
He’s got some choice words for the e-commerce sector, and isn’t afraid to share his thoughts on the innovations that are reshaping the industry – and how South African businesses can stay ahead of the curve.
Valoyi also talks about:
- Why he abandoned his corporate job to become an entrepreneur, and why e-commerce was the perfect playground for his ruthless ambition;
- The early days of Zulzi, and how he ruthlessly eliminated any competition that dared to stand in his way;
- How he strong-armed Shoprite into partnering with him on the Checkers Sixty60 app, and why he’s still calling the shots;
- Why the Post Office is the key to driving e-commerce growth in South Africa – and why he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get his hands on it;
- Why the medical sector is ripe for e-commerce disruption – and why he’s already planning his next move;
- How technologies like artificial intelligence are changing the online shopping experience – and why he’s determined to be the one leading the charge.
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