How Chowdeck is Changing the Food Delivery Game: A Chat with the Chowdeck Team
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- Did you know Chowdeck, the green and yellow app everyone's using these days, started with a frustrating late-night craving?
Chowdeck is an on-demand food delivery service and marketplace where people can purchase their favourite meals from a wide range of restaurants. Whether local or continental, customers can buy food in a few short steps and have it delivered to their doorstep in under 30 minutes.
In this Founders Connect interview, we sat down with Femi Aluko, the CEO of Chowdeck, along with other top leaders from the company - Including his co-founders, Olumide Ojo and Lanre Yusuf - to discuss the inception, growth and challenges they've faced so far.
So, if you've ever wondered how Chowdeck became a leading food delivery platform, this interview is a must-watch! Subscribe for more inspiring Founders Connect stories, and let us know what YOU think about the video (and the new format we're trying!) in the comments below!
Like always, don't forget to like, share and subscribe for more Founders Connect! Enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
01:07 Meet Femi Aluko before Chowdeck
03:39 His University experience
05:10 Why he fasted for days to learn how to code
05:43 Femi's life after University
06:36 How he landed a role in Paystack
08:37 The most important lesson from his time at Paystack
09:37 How the idea for Chowdeck was born, and choosing co-founders to execute with
14:58 How Lanre Yusuf, COO of Chowdeck, became his cofounder
15:48 When he quit his job to focus on Chowdeck
17:20 The viral tweet that changed Chowdeck
19:11 Getting into YC
22:51 Lanre and Tobi speak on rider operations
25:00 Tomilola speaks on Customer support and experience
25:56 Kennedy speaks on sales and partnerships
27:47 Launching in new locations and asking the right questions
28:42 On onboarding new partners
29:25 The easiest and hardest partners they've closed so far
31:21 Biggest "shocker" for Femi so far
34:03 On Chowdeck's core values
37:23 Things that have shocked the team about the business & what they're most proud of
43:00 Meet the rider associates and riders of Chowdeck
45:54 Where Femi sees Chowdeck in five years
46:43 Closing remarks
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Wow.
I'm a rider at chowdeck, I'm so happy to finally hear and learn the processes that brings about the orders that I deliver for the day.
Chowdeck is the best thing that has happened to me.
Awww this comment really made me smile. Thank you
@@PeaceItimiofficialwell done. If the new thing you are trying is getting us to see up close the operations and meet with the people in the business, not just the founder... It's so great!!! I do recruitment, but the way the team came together is beyond what recruitment typically looks like. Thank you for sharing.
I celebrate everyone who takes ownership of their role.
It's amazing how from helping with delivering food to the founder, Tomilola became a member of the team.
Great Ife by the way...lol
This guy thinks faster than he talks. That’s how you know he is smart asf!
I initially thought the playback speed was 1.5x before I realised that's actually how he talks. Great guy 💯
😂😂😂😂 He sure tAlk really fast😂
Exactly
One of the way to innovate your thoughts and ideas is through travelling. Just because he traveled a company came out of that tripe.
Apart from being very insightful, another reason i enjoyed this interview is because everyone showed their true self. It didn't feel like they were acting or "forming posh". They gave their honest and insightful views naturally. Also, i planned on researching ChowDeck a few days ago and your video came in just in time! 💛
I watched this and immediately downloaded the app. There's something special about this brand, and I'm thrilled for the team. Femi the CEO is very intelligent, and I admire every worker, even the riders who take pride in their jobs and in working for Chowdeck. Great job Peace, such an interesting one
Thank you so much
What an amazing team 🔥 I love seeing Femi talking about Chowdeck - he is always so excited
He's a great guy!
He loves doing that ❤
I see you, Afolabi 💙
@@shalomige My bro ✨
The most inspiring thing about this is the people behind the product. First time i used chowdeck, i could tell there was intentional thought behind it. I have extra inspiration to keep using them
Awww
You started the video saying it was an experimental format. Well, here's my feedback on your experiment. This content format is a good one. It goes beyond the founders just talking, we get to see other people in the system reporting things better than the founders would have. The culture of the company also reflects in the video.
Great piece, Peace. (Yeah, wordplay intended😂)
Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad you like our little experiment
This is a cohesive team. I'm impressed
I smiled soo hard when the rider elaborated on the assurance of their huge pay, an amazing motivation for anyone.
It really is
Enjoyed every bit of this interview. Peace soon you'll be interviewing my start-up
Aww thank you for watching! and i'm rooting for you
Can't lay my hands on it yet but there's something I so much love about Chowdeck.
Maybe it's Femi's article I read back in 2022 or my experience with the product itself. I'm always elated when I hear the name or see one of their riders😮💨
Loved every minute of this video. Rooting for them 🚀🚀🚀
This is inspiring. I use Chowdeck everyday and I totally live the UI, food tracking and experience.
Truth be told, Food plus logistics is one of the hardest space to crack in Nigeria, but seeing and hearing from Femi and the team, I can see why the business is growing so fast. What an exceptional team!
Well said
Love how they delved into the whole operation. Very informative and educational for some in the diaspora that may not fully understand nuances of how things operate in Nigeria.
lmao saw what you did there
“delved” hehe
@@sasakiaszn I actually didn’t see the Paul Graham post before typing this. now I get why you’re laughing. 😂 True Nigerian diction
😂😂😂😂😂😂
The replies to this comment are hilarious 😅
I enjoyed every bit of this. The excitement in those riders voices blew my mind! I believe this should trend, seeing young minds doing such great work. I'm definitely downloading the app and making them my new plug. Kudos guys😊
Couldn't agree more!
This is my first time watching your content and i enjoyed every bit of it, I watched the whole episode without leaving RUclips
So proud of what chowdeck is doing
Thank you so much! And welcome to my RUclips channel!
You're welcome bruv... You should check out the other videos too
Absolutely enjoyed this interview style of involving the other stakeholders in the business.
It gives such a wholistic perspective on how much work & people needed to get a business running! 👏🏾
That was the goal and i'm super glad you enjoyed it
I am most impressed by Chowdecks loyalty to their riders. Really exemplary.
Thank you, Peace. Indeed it was inspiring.
This is the tech reporting we were promised. Proper insider story on a truly inspiring business. Really enjoyed watching this.
Peace! You completely delivered on this video! I was totally glued from beginning to end (this is 3am). Super grateful for all the work that went into it 🔥
I’m impressed now I know why they are they are the leading good logistics company in Nigeria 🔥
What an incredible team.. I love how everyone on the team is so passionate about Chowdeck ❤
This is beautiful...thank you Peace. I love you so much ❤
I actually love the new show. It will take more work to interview key stakeholders in the team but it will definitely offer more insights into the makeup of the team and how it operates. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Thank youuu
Super super interview and story.
Thank you for documenting this Peace. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode and new format ❤️🙏🏽
I downloaded chowdeck now to appreciate the work you did
Intentionality!
That’s one word that echos from the team. I saw the intentionality the first time I viewed the Chowdeck instagram handle. I was mind blown.
Amazing! This was really inspiring to watch especially the part where the riders talked about their relationship with the company🔥🥺
People that are a big deal 😅never see themselves as a big deal 😅amazing story 👏
This is inspiring, I am definitely looking to building a business and community like this.
Wonderful interview. You can feel the impact of what they have built
Peace i love this format better even before finishing the entire episode. This involve more work from your end though. But lovely. Welldone..
Yes it was, but we love the outcome and i'm glad you do too ❤
I read this guy blog on his journey. It was really amazing.
The excitement on his face says it all❤
Exactly!
The culture within the team sounds great! Thanks for capturing this Peace! Great watch!
I think i prefer this interview style...
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Peace has always been delivering when it comes to interviews. 😊
I was glued to this episode from start to finish. Big ups to the Chowdeck Team. Thank you Peace for this gift.
Thank you for bringing this to us
What a wonderful team. Thanks Peace this video is very helpful. A company that has excellence as it's core value goes far.
Wow!!
I'm inspired!
There are a million and one things that necessitate a pivot when you're growing anything of value. And it can be hard and daunting. But it's always beautiful when one can accept the facts and go with the pivot. I said all that to say this...
I love, love, love this new style of Founders Connect. And this coming from someone who has been following this channel before Founders Connect started. Kudos mehn! Hope to see more of this. I love how you were able to peel back the curtains behind a well known successful business in a way that truly makes one feels like, yo if these people can do it, then I can do it to.
Looking forward to many more! ♥♥♥
This warms my heart
This was such a great interview to watch . I enjoyed every single minute of it.
I loved watching this, especially since logistics is something I'm really passionate about. I don't know how many times i will watch this.😂😂
Well done Peace and Kudos to chowdeck team 👏
I absolutely enjoyed every minute of this. Their passion and enthusiasm is contagious.
Wow! This is amazing!
I just love the spirit, the team work, and the commitment to excellence.
I already wrote down in my diary that I was going to research chowdeck starting from next week and boom! This beautiful documentary showed up.
Thank you for this value.
Wonderful!
Really enjoyed this interview
I LOVED listening to their story.
Very very Inspiring
This is what we call building from your painpoint, the vision is clear.
I pray they keep scaling
Again peace!! I am inspired... Thank you
No thank you for watching
the first time I used Chowdeck. I knew there were heavy on customer experience. any product that takes CX serious, goes really really far
I agree!
Amazing interview. They were really honest and connected to the discussion. Every discussion feels real and related
This is beautiful stuff
Words of Bayo Lion - this is "innovation with speed" with the new approach to learning about the brain boxes behind Successful Businesses
Thank you for meeting this guys on our Behalf Peace ✌️
Thank you so much for watching!
What an amazing Team>>>
The way the enthusiasm was clearly seen from the leadership down to the riders is just beyond this world, a truly cohesive team. Big shoutout to #FoundersConnect team for bringing this to our screens.
Thank you!
Loved watching this so much ❤
Thank youu 🙌
Amazing team, amazing product, amazing interview.. Love from Ghana
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Love this interview, the style, great team building a great company. Thank you
Thank you for watchingg❤
The aura here is humbling. Everyone is so at their base and working!! “People are willing to fail fast to learn fast” that’s how u know a company has the right mindset. This business will explode they are just beginning
Exactly!
I love it when young minds build solutions to solve a problem also I love the working culture in Chowdeck these guys are amazing the leadership understands what it takes to build staffs into loving the business. Most workspace in Nigeria is quite toxic, but Femi changed the game, now I can see why the business is growing rapidly. Treating your staffs as family is a beautiful strategy, everyone understands the core value, I learned a lot, I have plans to build a product soon, this Chowdeck story inspires me a lot, thank you so much Peace
Very well said
I like this guy interview.. Fast and on point
Thank you so much
You' ust got a subscriber Peace❤.
An impressive interview. All I see in chowdeck is One Spirit of the teams.. kudos to chowdeck, I pray you keep up with this
Thank you so much!
This is quite inspiring and mind-shifting... Much lessons learnt. Best wishes to the Chowdeck team and well done, Peace.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Apart from the fact that iI love this new dimension Founder's Connect is exploring, Peace, I couldn't take my eyes off your kicks o, super lovely 🥰
ahhh 😀 Thank you!!
Love the background track. Kind of prefer the normal interview format. Nice meeting the Chowdeck team 👌🏽.
Thank you for the honest feedback 💓
I already feel like a member of the ChowDeck family, the synergy & camaraderie top to bottom should be studied. Great interview & i strongly recommend everyone running a business to watch & learn. Downloading & using the app right away!
We agree!
This is very encouraging! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Peace thanks for bringing these stories to us. Great story. Relatable. Inspiring. Motivating. Great job Femi
You're amazing! Thank you
Wow, the growth of CHC is truly inspiring! The dedication to excellence and customer experience is commendable. Looking forward to seeing the future innovations and impact. Peace!
Same here!
I didn't want this interview to end ❤❤❤
Awww
Smart minds at work at Chowdeck. Well done Femi! Great company, I like the fact that you are solving a huge problem in the customer service market in Nigeria. Interesting interview too
Thank you!
Ive been wondering lately how i see the riders all over the place and the passion they carry. Now I know why!
I've learnt a lot from Femi and the rest of the team. You guys are making this entrepreneurship thing so sweet. Like I feel so pumped about solving problems right now.
Kudos to the interviewer. You did it best and you've earned my subscription 🎉
Thank you so much!
Kudos to you Peace, and I give you and your team your flowers 💐💐💐
This episode was concisely done and executed and I look forward to more episodes.
I enjoyed every bit of this interview.
Learnt about chowdeck on Facebook just last week and I'm glad to see the amazing stuff they are doing. Kudos to Femi and his team 👏
Thank you so much
amazing, i really enjoy your interviews . i have watched almost all, it always on my daily to do list😅😅 for motivation
I'm so glad you like them!
Thank you for this amazing piece of content Peace. May God continue to fill you with more wisdom for more amazing works.
Amen! and thank you for watching
Great job once again Peace..Massive kudos to the chowdeck team.. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much
Really enlightening interview.. I'm amazed at the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes
Thank you so much!
This is a video I've always waited for...
I'm motivated yet again to keep building
Thank you for doing this Peace 💙
Thank you for watching!
Really impressive and heart warming to see this!
Thank you!
Really inspiring ❤
Great team!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very very inspiring 👏
Thank you 🙌
This is a very interesting video, bigups to the Chowdeck team.
Thank you!
I enjoyed and learnt so much
I'm so glad!
@peacetimi this is a lovely concept. Thank you for sharing. Chowdeck is very awesome. I have experienced awesomeness from their riders - they literally saved my life.
The passion, professionalism, expertise and excellence the team offers and the brand stands for is so obvious.
I think this is my second favorite Nigerian brand right now and first in food logistics. I love the brand.
I totally agree!
I really enjoyed this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm inspired.
What an interesting interview, I go a lot, from problems and challenges to solutions. Food delivery has always been a challenge. What an interview Peace ✌️
See you in May 25
Aww thank you so much and I can't wait to see you!
Am always happy being part of this journey this team this program this greatness ❤ am forever grateful 🙏 mr femi Aluko
Aww
Great video, great people, great content. Well done, as always❤
Thank you!
You are welcome
just downloaded the app, really amazing team..kudos to femi and the team!
Thank you so much!
This video was major Ezra PR mehn, sounds like a genuinely solid guy
My boss u are doing well ❤❤❤
This is great. Please bring back your podcast. I miss it
Which one?
It takes time to convince me to subscribe, but I did watching your interview for the first time 😊
Oh? 👀
even though this guy is smart , buh i believed very well in yoruba man own business than igbos business sha, i pray chowdeck to last for 100years in nigeria
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Product market fit is sweet ❤
It really is!