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Masters of AI Day: Practical AI Applications and Resources
TLDR Join the Masters of AI Day on February 29th to explore practical AI applications and resources for teams. Yaquir Gola, co-founder of GoPuff, discusses how his background working in his family's small businesses inspired the creation of a delivery service focused on controlling the customer experience and significant margins.
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Join Masters of AI Day on February 29th to explore practical AI applications and resources for teams.
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Yaquir Gola, co-founder of GoPuff, discusses how his background working in his family's small businesses inspired the creation of a delivery service focused on controlling the customer experience and significant margins.
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GoPuff, initially targeting college students, has evolved into a delivery service serving a wide range of customers with a focus on instant delivery and vertical integration for long-term success.
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GoPuff's vertical integration strategy, including automated fulfillment processes and a wide range of products, allows for high inventory accuracy and profit margins based on direct product purchases, despite the complexity and challenges of managing a large-scale delivery service.
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A partner with a beginner's mindset asks key questions about marketing challenges and customer expectations to guide her in a new role.
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Adapting to remote work during the pandemic allowed GoPuff to recruit talent from different cities and establish central hubs across the U.S., positioning the company for long-term success.
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GoPuff underwent a significant reorganization to right-size the organization for future growth, focusing on profitability, customer-centricity, and welcoming healthy competition while also partnering with small businesses during the pandemic.
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GoPuff leverages its platform to support local businesses, small businesses, and communities in need, continuously striving for excellence and innovation to stay ahead in the market.
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Leaders should be open to new solutions and perspectives, as this can energize and empower their team to achieve success.
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