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Success story of zepto and careem

1. A case study of youth innovation in Indian quick-commerce. The Story of Kaivalya Vohra : Zepto Rise(2021-2025)

2. INTRODUCTION Focus on Kaivalya Vohra , Co-Founder of Zepto Founded in Mumbai (2021) amid the COVID-19 pandemic Zepto : India’s 10-minute grocery delivery platform.

3. The Startup Problem Urban Indians needed faster, more reliable grocery delivery Existing services were slow and unpredictable Pandemic highlighted the need for safety and convenience.

4. The Solution: Zepto’s Vision Promise: Groceries and essentials in under 10 minutes Used “Dark Stores for hyperlocal fulfillment Advanced technology for inventory & logistics optimization.

5. The Founders Kaivalya Vohra & Aadit Palicha , Stanford dropouts Both just 19 when they started Zepto Choose entrepreneurship over Silicon Valley Tracks.

6. Innovative Operations Dark Stores in High-Demand urban pockets Machine Learning predicts demand and routes deliveries Focused on customer experience and reliability.

7. Growth Trajectory 300% year-over-year growth, rapid city expansion Valuation reached ₹9,100 crore within two years Millons of loyal customers in major Indian metros.

8. Challenges Faced Skepticism about protifitability and quick-commerce viability Tough logistics: Indian urban traffic, infrastructure Overcame hurdles with agile team and technology focus.

9. Impact on Industry Sparked an industry-wide race for speed and efficiency Forced established players to innovate Redefined customer expectations in Indian e-commerce.

10. The Vision Ahead Focus on redefining last-mile delivery across product categories Plans for expansion and greater use of AI Shaping the future of commerce in India.

11. Key Takeaways Youth-driven innovation can disrupt established industries Customer obsession, technology, and bold execution are critical Zepto is an example for aspiring entrepreneurs in India.

12. Building the Middle East’s Super App (2020-2025) Mudassir Sheikha & Careem

13. INTRODUCTION Mudassir Sheikha , from Pakistan, Co-Founded Careem in Dubai. Vision: Solve regional transportation and daily life challenges using technology.

14. The Local Problem Public transport was limited; taxi experience inconsisent . Sheikha and Magnus Olsson idenified a gap for safe, reliable, localized mobility.

15. Careem Begins (Startup to Scale) 2012 launch, rapid Middle East adoption. Unique features: cash payments, multi-lingual support –essential in local markets.

16. Evolution to Super App (2020-25) Carrem evolved: Added food delivery, bike rentals, digital wallet. Users can now access rides, payments deliveries, and more on a single platform.

17. Navigating Founder Challenges As a Pakistani expect, Sheikha faced regulatory & cultural hurdles. Localized hiring and market customization were critical to success

18. The Pandemic Pivots Covid-19 slashed ride-hailing; Careem quickly expanded logistics and delivery. Diversified services helped keep growth on track.

19. Major Milestone: Uber Acquisition In 2019, Uber acquired Careem for $3.1B , the Middle East’s largest tech exit. Careem maintained a separate brand and founder-led strategy post-acquisition.

20. Impact 2020-25 Over 50 million users across more than a dozen countries. Careem enabled job creation, empowered women drivers and introduced fintech solutions.

21. Lessons & Legacy Localization+ global vision drives sustainable success. Sheikha’s path shows resilience, local partnership, and tech empowerment can create world-class businesses from the ground up.

22. Inspiration for Entrepreneurs Careem’s story inspires foreign founders: global insight + regional sensitivity = impact. “Building for real needs, empowering users, and adapting- these are pillars for startup success in emerging markets.”