Viktor Hendelmann 
ChowNow is an on-demand food delivery platform that allows customers to order meals from restaurants in proximity. The company, which is headquartered in Playa Vista, California, was founded in 2010 by Christopher Webb and Eric Jaffe. ChowNow differentiates itself from other restaurant delivery services through one key aspect: its business model. Instead of charging commissions … Read more
Shipt is an on-demand delivery service that enables customers to order groceries from supermarkets and other stores in proximity. The company, which is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, was founded in 2014 by seasoned entrepreneur Bill Smith. In case you’re curious: this is how Shipt makes money Founder Smith is a seasoned entrepreneur to say the … Read more
Instacart is an on-demand delivery service that enables customers to order groceries from supermarkets and other stores nearby. The deliveries are then executed by the firm’s ‘Shoppers’ who work for the firm on a contractual basis. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, was founded in 2012 by Apoorva Mehta, Brandon Leonardo, and … Read more
DoorDash is an on-demand food and grocery delivery platform that allows customers to order food and beverages from restaurants nearby. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, was founded in 2013 by Tony Xu, Andy Fang, Evan Moore, and Stanley Tang. In recent years, DoorDash has managed to become the leading food delivery … Read more
Uber is a global mobility company that offers various services such as ride-hailing, food delivery, freight management, and more. The company, which is headquartered in San Francisco, California, was founded in 2009 by Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp. Enough has been said and written about its tumultuous history. Uber, despite its dozens of woes, has … Read more
Lululemon is a global activewear brand that sells clothing in a variety of categories aimed at both men and women. The company, which is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, was founded in 1998 by Denis “Chip” Wilson. Its eccentric founder started the business after discovering yoga and falling in love with the practice. He quickly … Read more
Executive Summary: Popcorn Time is an open-source software that allows anyone to download and stream media files such as videos. Popcorn Time was shut down in January 2022 because interest in the platform had significantly declined. What Is Popcorn Time? Popcorn Time is an open-source software that allows anyone to download and stream media files … Read more
Outdoor Voices is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand that makes technical apparel for recreational purposes aimed at both female and male customers. The majority of its styles are used for hiking and running. The company, which is headquartered in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2013 by Tyler Haney and Matt McIntyre. Founder Haney, just like the … Read more
Sweaty Betty is an activewear brand that exclusively sells female clothing across a variety of categories. The company, which is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, was founded in 1998 by husband-and-wife duo Simon and Tamara Norton. Tamara got the idea to start the business after experiencing firsthand how few comfortable options were available for females … Read more
Athleta is an activewear brand that exclusively sells female clothing across Canada and the United States. The company, which is headquartered in Petaluma, California, was founded in 1998 by Scott Kerslake. Now, a male founder only selling female clothing might certainly sound oxymoronic but that hasn’t stopped Athleta from becoming a dominant force in the … Read more