From Homelessness to Tech Innovator: Roann's Journey to Revolutionise Furniture Delivery with Cobber
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What if personal adversity could lead to groundbreaking innovation? Meet Roann Junio-Hartman, the visionary CEO of Cobber, whose inspiring journey from homelessness ignited a transformative idea: an Uber-like platform for second-hand furniture delivery.
During the pandemic, Roann combined resilience with her computer engineering expertise to create Cobber, overcoming limited capital and leveraging a dedicated team in the Philippines. Hear how her background and tenacity paved the way for a partnership with the Salvation Army, making same-day furniture deliveries a reality and showcasing her knack for finding market gaps.
Roann's story doesn't stop there. Discover how she raised initial capital through personal connections, and how the sharing economy can empower micro-entrepreneurs to thrive.
Capitole
1. From Homelessness to Tech Innovator: Roann's Journey to Revolutionise Furniture Delivery with Cobber (00:00:00)
2. Entrepreneur's Journey From Homelessness to SaaS (00:00:37)
3. Building Kaba (00:09:03)
4. Scaling Cover Through Customer Acquisition (00:23:31)
5. Sustainable Consumption and Leadership Lessons (00:27:29)
6. Importance of Partnerships in Scaling (00:35:16)
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