How do you take an idea from your apartment to a $100 million business? In this episode, I sit down with Neil Cuggy, Co-Founder & CEO of GoodFood, to uncover the journey behind one of Canada’s most successful online grocery and meal kit companies.GoodFood is a Canadian online grocery, home meal, and meal kit company that has redefined how people shop and eat. Built on a foundation of quality ingredients, sustainability, and giving back, the company has grown into a powerhouse in the online grocery and meal kit space.Neil didn’t just see an opportunity—he created one. Before online grocery delivery was a thing, he and his co-founder built GoodFood from the ground up, solving a problem no one else dared to tackle. But it wasn’t easy. From rapid scaling challenges to the harsh realities of entrepreneurship, Neil shares the unfiltered truth about what it takes to build, survive, and lead in a competitive industry.In this episode, we dive into:- How Neil and his co-founder spotted a market gap before anyone else- The real struggles of scaling fast, hiring right, and staying ahead of the competition- Why hiring for hunger beats hiring for experience every time- The future of GoodFood and how they’re staying ahead of industry giants like Amazon and Whole FoodsThis conversation is more than just a business success story—it’s a masterclass in vision, resilience, and strategic execution. Neil breaks down the highs and lows of scaling a company, the mindset shifts that separate good entrepreneurs from great ones, and how to future-proof a business in an ever-changing industry. Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the world’s top business minds.// LINKS //Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeromedwightxYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@jeromedwightxTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jerome.dwightSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/47yRU8VeRXZjvwwbS2CWgn?si=TFWYhoKYRziQbTjaXjuOjw&nd=1&dlsi=1ae5fe7561434a39#StartupSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #GoodFood #Leadership #MealKits #Disruption
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