Aspa Lekka
Co-founder and COO, JOKR
"Our goal is not to plan your anymore but have your groceries delivered in 15 minutes".
Aspa Lekka is a Co-founder and COO of JOKR, one of the leading Quick Commerce companies in America and Latin America. Founded in March 2021 in New York, it has already established a large network of suppliers and dark stores in every neighborhood. JOKR quickly surpassed $ 1 billion in value, employs more than 500 people and has raised $ 430 million in investments. Aspa spoke to us about her travels as a final student at Harvard, her relationship with e-commerce started by Foodpanda and Delivery Hero, and JOKR’s vision to make shopping more personal. of each user.
JOKR: How do you make a unicorn in 9 months?
Starting in March, quick commerce company JOKR, which delivers food from its own stores to consumers in 15 minutes, is valued at $ 1.2 billion. It is one of the fastest-growing unicorns in history thanks to the high know-how and unique skills. Aspa Lekka, emphasizes that their success is also attributable to the trust and respect the team has developed.