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Meet HOWCOW, the 🥉3rd place winners of our recent Startup Lab Competition in Kyiv. 🎉 We chatted with Dmytro Kruhlov, COO of Howcow, to hear more about their journey and what advice they would give to entrepreneurs. 💡Founded in 2023, Howcow is an AI solution that includes software and hardware to boost farm production. 📓What was it like in the early days? 📓 We realized that the existing solutions either do not globally solve the needs of farms, are expensive, harm the animals, or are unavailable. Therefore, we started by researching which scientific methods, approaches, and veterinary experience we can use to find a solution. Starting from the use of smartwatches on animals, we developed the first prototype of a collar for cows. Now, we have a commercial version of the device which helps solve a number of needs of farmers. Now, the collar -together with the CRM system to help farmers to determine the fertility window- increases milk yield, optimizes the operation of the farm and alerts farmers about the animal's health before it is too late. 👩🏼💻Why did you start Howcow? 👩🏼💻 We originally started with a disease prediction solution for humans, and this application is currently expanding across European countries. But about six months ago, we came across a request from the farming industry to implement something similar for animals. After researching this market and the farms themselves, we realized that we can increase income not only for farmers, but also improve the lives of cows. 💡What advice would you give to future entrepreneurs? 💡 To those who want to start their own business, never give up. Believe in what you are doing and keep creating useful solutions. Be prepared that the path may change or the approach will need to be changed, but always keep going towards your goal. As 3rd place winners of the Glovo Startup Lab Competition in Ukraine, Howcow received a cash prize as well as an executive-level mentorship program and advice from leaders at Glovo and beyond. #Glovo #Ukraine #PowerUpUkraine #StartUps #Entrepreneurship

Earlier this summer we were thrilled to host students from 🎓 London University of Westminster at our #YellowPark office in Barcelona as part of the Westminster Working Cultures International (WWC) program. During their visit, the students engaged with our Global Social Media Manager, Patxi Gil Crénier, who shared his career journey and insights, inspiring these future leaders to see how their diverse backgrounds and qualifications can thrive in the global job market. We’re proud to support this fantastic initiative, empowering students from underrepresented groups to gain confidence and build international networks. Here’s to inspiring the next generation! 🌟 #Glovo #WestminsterWorkingCultures #FutureLeaders #YellowParkBarcelona

Meet Uspacy, the 🥈place winners of our recent Startup Lab Competition in Kyiv. 🎉 Starting in September and as a part of the Glovo Startup Lab, we are looking forward to hosting the top winners in Barcelona at our HQ for their upcoming residency program. Ahead of the residency, we chatted with Dmytro Suslov, Co-Founder & CEO at Uspacy, to hear more about his journey and what advice he has for #entrepreneurs.💡Founded in 2022, Uspacy is an all-in-one online service, providing a single digital workspace for organizing SME’s daily processes. 📓Early Days 📓 I remember that even before the company was founded, we meticulously worked on the strategic idea and the principles on which we would build Uspacy. Then came a very optimistic phase of expectations about the launch speed which clashed with the realities of life. It was much longer and more complicated than we had imagined but we never stopped believing we were creating a fantastic product that users would love. A significant milestone for us was our trip to Web Summit 2022 in #Lisbon. We attended the event without a working product but rather, with detailed scenarios and designs to showcase to potential clients. This elicited a fantastic reaction! The final step toward the 1st release was our decision to present the product on a set date, regardless of its readiness. And it was the right decision. 👩🏼💻Why Uspacy? 👩🏼💻 At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, each of the future founders of Uspacy lost their job or business. Of course, the first question we faced was—what’s next? Each of us had different options, but it quickly became clear that we needed to focus on what we knew best. So given our experience, we decided to create our own online service. We didn't just want to create a product; we committed to the sustainable development of an entrepreneurial culture through the use of modern tools that increase efficiency. We aimed to enable SMEs to organize their daily work processes and increase their efficiency with digital tools, keeping the focus on results. That's how Uspacy came about. 💡Advice for Entrepreneurs 💡 First, before creating a product, I would suggest carefully working through the critical strategic questions: identify your client, describe your competitive advantages, understand the market, and outline your go-to-market strategy. This will save you from many mistakes and wasted time and money. Second, I would not recommend starting a business alone; always look for co-founders. Sometimes, it’s difficult but they are always ready to support you, provide a complete picture of the world, and protect you from your own ego. Third, launch the product as early as possible without waiting for it to be perfect. This provides quick feedback and funds from the first clients, validating all the ideas that were previously only in your head. #Glovo #Ukraine #PowerUpUkraine #StartUps #Entrepreneurship

In #Uganda, we’ve partnered with the Haba Na Haba Food Bank to make food more accessible for those in need. 🥕 Through donations, we’ve helped them to invest in food trucks to aid in their food rescue efforts, allowing them to bring food to more communities by giving them the ability to go to more markets to rescue more food from being wasted. In just over 3 months (March 2024-June 2024) our donations towards hiring food trucks have allowed them to deliver a total 106,792 kgs of food, which translates to over 213,000 social meals. The delivery of these meals has been made possible thanks to Glovo Access, which provides logistics services and assistance to NGOs and Social Services, ensuring that essential goods are accessible for all, including the delivery of meals to those in need. So far in 2024 across all of our markets, we’ve delivered 2.5 million meals through Glovo Access, helping us to increase the positive impact we have in the cities where we operate. #GlovoAccess #Glovo

⛱️ Beach, better have my Glovo! 🎶 🥡 Check out how we turned the beautiful beaches of 🇵🇹Portugal a bit more yellow as we set up shop in some of the most stunning coastal spots, handing out parasols, stylish hats, mini bags, and, of course, delicious packs of LAYS crisps to keep those beach vibes going strong. 🕶️🍟 The combo is clear: holidaymakers don’t wanna leave the beach, and we don't want you to miss out on your favorite hassle-free app to make your holidays -just a little bit- easier! Did you know our presence in coastal towns around the world in Summer is making waves!? In the case of Portugal, for example, we’ve seen a 25% increase in orders across the Algarve this season! – proof that you love the convenience of getting your favorite foods and groceries delivered straight to your holiday accommodation. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our activation, and to all our customers who are making this summer one to remember. Let’s keep the good times rolling, one order at a time! 🚴♂️💨 #SummerVibes #BeachLife #PRActivation #FoodDelivery #PortugalBeaches #Algarve #FigueiradaFoz #SnackTime

Last month we had the pleasure to host the 3nd edition of our 🛒 Retail Media Day at Yellow Park. 200 people from over 50 brands and media agencies representing 8 different industries joined us in the event. Retail Media Day provided networking opportunities and the chance to learn more about what Glovo offers in the ads industry. The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Mars, Diageo, Unilever, Reckitt, among others, were present at the event. Our focus on retail media solutions is stronger than ever, as we want to help our partner brands maximize their potential inside our platform, connecting them with millions of customers through the best and most innovative advertising strategies. Thanks to all the attendees 🙌. We can’t wait to see you all in #Barcelona next year! Learn more about Glovo Brands Ads here 🔗 https://glovo.live/4bylFHb #RetailMedia #Glovo #AdvertisingMedia

🍦When it comes to #gelato, #Italy has us all beat. 🍦🇮🇹  Keep reading for a scoop of how ice cream has been making the days of our #Italian customers sweeter in the past 12 months ✨ You guessed it, ☀️  Summer  ☀️ is the most popular time of year to order ice cream, with a +51% jump in gelato orders!         The most popular time? ⏰  9 PM                                                    📅 and Sundays are the ultimate ice cream days. 🏆 Fun Fact: June 30th, 2024 saw over 5,000 orders in a single day! PS: the answer to the below poll is ‘Ice Cream Tray’ (‘Vaschetta’ with 59% of the ice cream orders!) #Gelato #Glovo #SummerTreats #GlovoItaly

🌍✨ Last month, we welcomed Noemi to Barcelona as a volunteer at our Solidary Delivery Center where she worked to help those in need while preventing food waste. 🥫💡 In #Barcelona, #Madrid, and #Warsaw, we’ve set up Solidary Delivery Centers (SDCs) in collaboration with the non-profit organizations Fundación Altius and Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie that redistribute food surplus and deliver meals to vulnerable people. With all the food collected from our partners in the SDCs, we are able to create food baskets adapted to the needs of the beneficiaries, dignifying access to food. Since opening the first SDC in Madrid 2 years ago in Spain, we’ve delivered over 1 million meals to more than 1,400 beneficiaries. We want to take part in shaping sustainable city models. One of our aims is to provide solutions that effectively manage food surplus while benefiting the community. So far in 2024 across all of our markets, we’ve delivered 2.5 million meals through Glovo Access and the SDCs, helping us to increase the positive impact we have in the cities where we operate. #Glovo #Spain #Poland #FoodRescue #Volunteering #Barcelona #CommunityAction

Meet Getpin, the 🥇1st place winners of our recent PowerUp Ukraine Conference & Startup Competition. 🎉 Starting in September and as a part of the Glovo Startup Lab, we are looking forward to hosting the 1st and 2nd place winners at our #Barcelona-Based HQ, #YellowPark for their upcoming residency program. Ahead of the residency program, we chatted with Volodymyr Leshchenko, Getpin CEO, to hear more about their journey and what advice they would give to entrepreneurs. 💡Founded in 2019, Getpin is a B2B SaaS that offers a single point to manage online presence, publish information, control reputation, analyze users' behavior and run local ads. 📓What was it like in the early days? 📓 Before the company was officially formed, we tested our idea by "selling" our "technological" solution, which was initially just a facade. We manually handled operations to alleviate customer pain points and identify what needed to be automated to enhance customer satisfaction. This process helped us finalize the business requirements for our technical solution and refine our presentation. However, the introduction of the new MVP didn't simplify our tasks, as we continued to address issues and respond to client feedback. Despite the challenges, it was an enjoyable experience. 👩🏼💻Why did you start Getpin? 👩🏼💻 I would split my journey before founding Getpin into three stages: 1. Painful: An insightful experience of leading the first official Google Adwords Reseller in the CEE region taught me about the problems businesses face when launching successful advertising campaigns online. 2. Fail at my first attempt to change the world: I tried to help businesses acquire customers online with an innovative pay-per-call SaaS tool, AdPhone (founded in 2012). Despite a large customer base, poor monetization led to the startup's failure. 3. Lessons learned: Understanding customers’ problems from a previous startup inspired me to try again. In 2019, Getpin was founded to build a global AI-based SaaS platform that helps businesses thrive online. 💡What advice would you give to future entrepreneurs? 💡 It's always challenging to offer advice since every project and setup is unique. However, I can share some general principles that have worked for me: 1. Entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint. Prepare yourself for the long haul. 2. Dream big. Aim for a large market when creating a product or solution, but start with a small group of customers or a specific niche. 3. Keep the lines of communication open with your customers. Their needs are the primary source of information for your venture. 4. Expect to fail multiple times. Reframe your perception of failure as a part of the learning process and adapt accordingly. 5. When faced with seemingly insurmountable problems, take a step back. Don't panic—instead, get some rest. Often, you'll find the solution after a good night's sleep. #Glovo #Ukraine #PowerUpUkraine #StartUps #Entrepreneurship

High Fives All Around 🙌 as we hit the 5-year mark in #Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 📍 It’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate our journey so far. As we step into our new office in Almaty, it feels like shifting into a higher gear—moving forward with even more energy and excitement. To mark this milestone, here’s how the number 5 is inspiring us: 5️⃣ Rooms for Ideas: With new meeting spaces, we’ve created even more room to brainstorm, innovate, and dream big together. 5️⃣ Senses Engaged: Our new office is a treat for all the senses—spacious, comfortable, and designed to make us feel right at home. 5️⃣ Steps to Focus: The quiet, peaceful environment is helping us take those crucial steps towards greater concentration and productivity. 5️⃣ Lights to Guide Us: The modern, bright design symbolizes the bright future we’re building together. 5️⃣ Times the Gratitude: Most importantly, we’re grateful for five years of teamwork, community, and shared successes. Here’s to the next five years of reaching new heights, supporting each other, and continuing to make a difference in Kazakhstan. High fives all around!