12 Jul 2021 · 1 h 24 min
Books from Will Shu
“Deliveroo Founder - From £0 to £5 Billion: Will Shu”
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The conversation
Will Shu, founder and CEO of Deliveroo, shares his journey from identifying a problem with London's food delivery to building a multi-billion dollar company. He discusses the challenges of scaling, the emotional toll of layoffs, and his efforts to stay grounded by working as a delivery rider.
Talking points
- Initial idea sparked by poor food delivery options
- Early days building Deliveroo with co-founder Greg
- Challenges of fundraising and scaling the business
- Emotional impact of COVID-19 layoffs
- Personal struggles with anxiety and relationships
- Staying grounded by working as a delivery rider
- Modest lifestyle and relationship with money
- Separating personal identity from the company