15:25, 7 April 2023
YEREVAN, APRIL 7, ARMENPRESS. On March 29, the Commercial and Economic Department of the Embassy of Spain organized an informational event for Armenian startups. GlovoApp was presented as a successful example of launching a startup in Spain.
The event aimed at showcasing the success of Spanish startup companies and encourage international investment in Spain. The speakers shared their experiences and knowledge in promoting the growth of the startup ecosystem.
The event started with presenting the "Rising Up in Spain" project. Pablo Martinez, Economic and Commercial Officer of the Embassy of Spain, shared the best opportunities for Armenian startups to join the program and implement their ideas.
GlovoApp is a perfect example of a successful startup rapidly grown into an international company. Now Glovo is present in 25 countries, including Armenia, where the company has significantly impacted the local economy. Glovo creates innovative solutions connecting customers and businesses, while enabling the sustainable development of communities and ecosystems.
Oleh Horoschak, director of GlovoApp in Armenia, presented the company's success story in his speech. He talked about the challenges that GlovoApp faced and shared Glovo's experience of solving them. Oleh Horoschak also emphasized the importance of understanding the local market and adapting to the local culture. "We started working in Armenia with 20 couriers. Today the number of couriers is more than 300. We have more than 800 partners; we are present in 3 cities. But it's not only about that. We are extremely proud of the work we do: we are making people's lives faster, we are creating pretty good work opportunities for our couriers, and we ensure good cooperation with our partners". We plan to continue Glovo's expansion and bring its services to more countries," Oleh Horoshchak summarized his speech.
Among the main speakers were also Ms. Sati Boyajyan, Director of IE for Central and Eastern Europe, and Luz Ruiz, Regional Fellow of IESE for the CIS countries. They spoke about the support programs offered for startups.
The meeting was an excellent opportunity for Glovo to showcase its success and share its experience with other entrepreneurs and investors. Glovo's participation in the event also highlighted the importance of international collaboration and investment in the startup ecosystem.