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September 22, 2025 27 mins

At just 19, Zeryab Cheema sold his first tech startup for 7 figures. But instead of stepping back, he went bigger - founding HOP, a transport and logistics platform now powering Amazon’s last-mile delivery in NSW and partnering with global governments to modernise mobility.
In this episode, Zeryab shares the mindset behind his early success, how he pivoted HOP from rideshare to B2B infrastructure, and why not all exits mean selling. We talk burn rate, tech partnerships, investor dynamics, and building a company designed to last 15+ years.
You’ll learn:

  • How Zeryab launched and exited his first startup before 20
  • Why pricing isn’t just financial - it’s strategic
  • The shift from founder-led hustle to system-led scale
  • Why HOP started buying back shares instead of selling out
  • What it really takes to build a tech company with global ambition

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