How I Built A $400 Million Food Delivery Company Called Caviar | Founder Effect

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  • @richardk111
    @richardk111 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    The last part about Shawn’s mother still wanting him to go get an MBA cracked me up! 😂 Every Asian person knows what he’s talking about.

    • @CKxperience
      @CKxperience ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😂😂😂😂

    • @anuwatsongkarn1443
      @anuwatsongkarn1443 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Tiger mum😂

    • @kingsparks3695
      @kingsparks3695 ปีที่แล้ว

      #Asianthings

    • @a.r.8987
      @a.r.8987 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just in case his millions fail....😄

    • @aiai-j7i
      @aiai-j7i ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah well, Woody Allen's mother was still berating him --at the height of his career--for not having done something better with his life 😂...

  • @titiwashable
    @titiwashable ปีที่แล้ว +105

    When I'd order delivery, Caviar was always my favorite. Highest quality of everything. This was a great watch. Shawn and our journalist [didn't catch her name] were super likable!

  • @jamesczheng
    @jamesczheng 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    That's my pledge bro! So proud of you Shawn, Jason, and the entire Caviar team! I remember when this started from the frat house =)

    • @yaretagnel4874
      @yaretagnel4874 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are not part of the team??

  • @MrLegendfx
    @MrLegendfx ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Caviar was amazing. I used to courier for them, in NYC. Great pay. Small trips. Amazing restaurants in the city. Door Dash killed the whole vibe.

    • @thecryptotrapper1030
      @thecryptotrapper1030 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Easy $8K $10K per month back in 2016-2017 good ol courier days

    • @greenteapeng_
      @greenteapeng_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thecryptotrapper1030 Wow, really?? That's really good pay

    • @FeelingShred
      @FeelingShred ปีที่แล้ว

      okay so this was actually good for delivery drivers too? did you make more money with them than you would make working as independent on your own for the businesses directly? can you share more insight on this part of the story? because upon watching this video it leaves me with the impression "oh so all they did was start to profit on the delivery fees that were earned by independent deliveries" So how does the math works in that case? The couriers end up making more based on the sheer difference of amount of sales on its own? Okay I can imagine that, but there's a flaw to that argument, to me that sounds that each individual delivery is being LESS profitable than it was before the company took over that management. You might be earning a bit more, but you're having to work MORE for that bit extra money in the end. While the company itself just sits there with their platform profiting. In the end, it leaves a weird impression of parasiting.

    • @FeelingShred
      @FeelingShred ปีที่แล้ว

      more than you would make independently for restaurants working the same amount of hours?

    • @afficals-chi9056
      @afficals-chi9056 ปีที่แล้ว

      cuz doordash wanna finessed and get mORE money rather than care for their driver delivers.

  • @mandlas.4305
    @mandlas.4305 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    The headline is misleading. They sold the company to Square for US$100 million and Square sold it to Doordash for US$410million

    • @BigDonch
      @BigDonch 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      not it isnt. He is literally the one who built a company that turned into $400 million

    • @HubforStory
      @HubforStory หลายเดือนก่อน

      The headline says he built a company, not sold

  • @sunnyrays2281
    @sunnyrays2281 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great video. Humble and hardworking!!! So deserved.

  • @Jairsilvav
    @Jairsilvav ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Keep with it Founder Effect team! Great videos

  • @astronomicatx
    @astronomicatx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Tsao's story is a testament to the opportunities that can arise when individuals are open to exploring different paths and seizing unique entrepreneurial opportunities. 🚀

  • @rotneder2814
    @rotneder2814 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    wow, a lot of success stories coming out from Berkeley!

  • @Taliecat
    @Taliecat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Is it a good idea to use a personal loan to consolidate and pay off credit card debt or to invest?

    • @Rya1122
      @Rya1122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, personal loans are the best. Their APRs are between 5,99% to 35,99%. Personal loans for bad credit are more expensive, but I can't pick wishful thinking over logical reasoning, as a matter of fact half of the house loan I took out was used to buy shares and options trading which still pays me

    • @Taliecat
      @Taliecat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oo wow!
      I don’t even know what Options are, how does it work?

    • @Thyago2420
      @Thyago2420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you mean Options trading, I keep hearing about it a lot and seeing ads videos on TH-cam here but I never knew it was profitable

    • @Rya1122
      @Rya1122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don’t handle it myself, rather I leave that to a pro, maybe you could need his help

    • @Rya1122
      @Rya1122 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Benjaminravies that’s his gmai

  • @hongscave
    @hongscave ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a down to earth guy! Deserves the win.

  • @jasonjosephlee
    @jasonjosephlee หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always find it inspiring that founders like him have the vision, build the team and then execute. Without caring what investors are saying, it's refreshing to hear that Shawn did not quit after hearing big investors tell the team it would not work. Building something bigger than ourselves can sometimes be a bit daunting but it's all worth it once we start seeing our plans take speed.

  • @patman2193
    @patman2193 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    that guy seems like a good guy. congrats to him and his buddies.

  • @MoorishBrooklyn
    @MoorishBrooklyn ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A heck of a story. Congratulations.

  • @MerrilDiniz
    @MerrilDiniz ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This video needs a follow-up on his current ventures - great story

  • @MarketingFoodOnline
    @MarketingFoodOnline ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We had a huge success in 2021 and 2022 with our ecommerce snack and candy business online now 14 years online every downside or economic challenge presents an amazing opportunity even with food

    • @awil2
      @awil2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bro am 13 and poor af lol from. Ghna no opportunity in. Life bro wow

    • @awil2
      @awil2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need start my own buniuss thanks for motivation I’ll be a BILLIONAIRE TRUST ME

  • @SelfPublishingTitans
    @SelfPublishingTitans ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very inspiring. One of my goals is to one day also be on CNBC Make It. :)

  • @sophiyastudios
    @sophiyastudios 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    this was an amazing video- it's really inspiring to see someone from UC Berkeley succeed with hard work and determination. go bears!

  • @cdclydesdale
    @cdclydesdale ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Food industry is just gonna get better and better!

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    @danielmedina4953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

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      @billymark7125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      @loydriley9221 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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    • @stevewilliams760
      @stevewilliams760 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      @henrynoble7011 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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      @andychen8956 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @DanZL1
    @DanZL1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great story I wish you had deep dived into what was so unique about the Cavier app that Square paid a 100m for. Also what made their app stand out from the competitors?

  • @jom2609
    @jom2609 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Power of believing in yourself
    Power of having not only friends but RIGHT friends

  • @anthonydanvers559
    @anthonydanvers559 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We need more founder effect

  • @saratemp790
    @saratemp790 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    What a superior human. Smart innovative tall good looking humble. He's got it all.

    • @aiai-j7i
      @aiai-j7i ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Superior?! Yikes!

    • @thecafcl8409
      @thecafcl8409 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He's Asian lol

  • @hara8137
    @hara8137 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "His mom still believed that an MBA was going to save him, but she didn’t know he was hiring a lot of MBA students." 😂❤

  • @saulgoodman2018
    @saulgoodman2018 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    He sold it to square for $90 million. So he built a $90 million company. Not a $400 million dollar.

    • @mc0000
      @mc0000 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      What did you build?

    • @saulgoodman2018
      @saulgoodman2018 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      @@mc0000 What does that have to do with anything?

    • @Official-D.W.
      @Official-D.W. ปีที่แล้ว +59

      It was later bought by DoorDash for 410 million, so thereby built a 400M app 😒

    • @saulgoodman2018
      @saulgoodman2018 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@Official-D.W. You do not count it after he had sold it.

    • @abacus7547
      @abacus7547 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Official-D.W. yes he was basically screwed

  • @phillipchien
    @phillipchien ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Must have been a fantastic journey. I hope I take one similar soon

  • @TheMediocreDev
    @TheMediocreDev ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m assuming he & his cofounders had to payout the initial investors after selling their company for $100 million. Meaning the cofounders might have gotten like $10 million each after taxes.

    • @bigboner23
      @bigboner23 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a retirement fund

  • @reprovedcandy
    @reprovedcandy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My first acquisition was abt $200K.
    Just wanted to share a reality check for what entrepreneurship more often looks like irl.

    • @andrewxzvxcud2
      @andrewxzvxcud2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      u didnt need to sell tho u couldve kept growing so thats ur problem not rlly a reality check more like "hey guys dont make the same mistake as me and have fomo"

  • @FoodwaysDistribution
    @FoodwaysDistribution 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    They cared so much they sold it to the first buyer who quadrupled their money in less than 5 years by reselling it......

  • @dwa3210
    @dwa3210 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That’s cool. I’ve always wanted a group of friends to invest in a company with. Gonna start looking today😂

  • @AlanSmith88888
    @AlanSmith88888 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing story

  • @JG-dy2hk
    @JG-dy2hk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was in Kuwait in 2012 and restaurants including fast food were being delivered by independent contractors.

  • @PraisEmmanuel
    @PraisEmmanuel ปีที่แล้ว +6

    inspirational

  • @mujjammilbillah
    @mujjammilbillah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how it was different from Uber Eat? What was the USP ?

  • @loubaokraka8310
    @loubaokraka8310 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful story!

  • @wise_lynx
    @wise_lynx ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Inspiring story but comment about Tesla is irrelevant. 8:08

  • @alexanderclack
    @alexanderclack 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He built the company. This is his legacy. This cannot be taken away from him just because it got sold several times. The title is correct.

  • @maneeshahooja
    @maneeshahooja 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done!

  • @AlanSmith88888
    @AlanSmith88888 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wish I could do this too

  • @MrBeast-1
    @MrBeast-1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How much profit has he made? We need to start measuring folks that way.

  • @MMMM-qg7ln
    @MMMM-qg7ln ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He should be an actor. So handsome.

  • @johnchan6191
    @johnchan6191 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, amazing successful story. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

  • @JJ-rp2df
    @JJ-rp2df 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Inspiring story of grit against all odds, David and Goliath.

  • @HelloImCrimson
    @HelloImCrimson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Are these comments below bought? They sound incredibly fake and paid for.

  • @gambaridup
    @gambaridup ปีที่แล้ว

    And what happen to Sean Sal the founder in November 2023, is he still around ?

  • @myreel
    @myreel ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was awesome

  • @HoustonEats
    @HoustonEats 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very inspiring story! Great job!

  • @benzchhayhong6151
    @benzchhayhong6151 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doesn't it work in Cambodia to connect world wode delivery

  • @DarkNode111
    @DarkNode111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When he mentioned the MBA it made me certain that Asian parents will be Asian parents

  • @jochemharald282
    @jochemharald282 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Every crash /collapse/inflation or a recession offers an equal market opportunity if you are well prepared and knowledgeable. I've seen people accumulate up to $800,000 during crises and even pull it off with ease in a bad economy. Without a doubt, the bubble or crash has made someone extremely wealthy.

    • @jeffreysmart5461
      @jeffreysmart5461 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree that there are strategies that could be put in place for solid gains regardless of economy or market condition, but such executions are usually carried out by investment experts or advisors with experience

    • @jamesmicheal3159
      @jamesmicheal3159 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. he's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $850k.

    • @dickadriaan1898
      @dickadriaan1898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please can you leave the info of your lnvestment advsor here? I’m in dire need for one.

    • @cortantonie9457
      @cortantonie9457 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Wonghuatrade" is the advisor that oversees my portfolio. He's been able to gain some reputation and online recognition with over 3 decades in service, so it shouldn't be a hassle to find basic info.

    • @carleddiewesley4960
      @carleddiewesley4960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He appears to be a true authority in him profession. I looked him up online and found his website, which I browsed and went through to learn more about him credentials, academic background, and career. he owes me a fiduciary duty to act in my best interests. I set up an appointment to use his services.

  • @stackmaster2851
    @stackmaster2851 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Caviar was the best food delivery app for drivers and customers until door dash ruined it.

  • @vivekar6289
    @vivekar6289 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow it's true if we have passion we can get through hardest days and not give up

  • @djcardwellai
    @djcardwellai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How is this different from Doordash?

  • @250kmonths
    @250kmonths 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how the heck did they have the creator of gmail and those famous twins in their network for investment? was it part of the Uni's network ?

  • @zot2698
    @zot2698 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing! But its kinda weird that he build a $400 Million dollar food company that had more than $400 million invested in it.

  • @TalesOfTrillions
    @TalesOfTrillions 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When life gives you failing startups, make a sandwich... or in Caviar's case, an entire food delivery empire!

  • @RaySunbae
    @RaySunbae ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of very few success stories where alcohol helped make a lifechanging choice.

  • @Laralove14927
    @Laralove14927 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m curious as how their company was so successful when it wasn’t much different than any of the other companies

    • @coldplay5467
      @coldplay5467 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They said it in the video. They targeted restaurants with great quality food and so indirectly people started talking and ordering from Caviar.

    • @cyrellroberson9698
      @cyrellroberson9698 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think they came out before the other companies

  • @namamamjajaja
    @namamamjajaja 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much did they make each ?

  • @cjxreyes
    @cjxreyes ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Their company must have become a threat to others that other business shark had to buy theirs for a hundred million dollars.

  • @autobotdiva9268
    @autobotdiva9268 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    never heard of them

  • @GriefersEveryGame
    @GriefersEveryGame 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:10 This answer has nothing to do with her question lmao

  • @cyrellroberson9698
    @cyrellroberson9698 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspiring! Go Bears!

  • @lastestmovietrailers9390
    @lastestmovietrailers9390 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much loses it is having each month?

  • @districtnerfco.8390
    @districtnerfco.8390 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    $20-30 In delivery fees 🤔
    Is this not an exaggeration?

    • @tylerbhumphries
      @tylerbhumphries ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m not sure but I can definitely believe it. Just a few months ago I placed a large order for a fast food restaurant that is only 1 and a half miles away from using Door Dash and the fees were $38 (delivery, service, and I think something called “local” fees…whatever that means). This is not including tax and tip for the driver. Needless to say we canceled the order. I live in Missouri by the way. That was so ridiculous.

  • @MayorMcC666
    @MayorMcC666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he picked a great time to sell!

  • @Mr_danny20
    @Mr_danny20 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOw I love this

  • @anthonywatts9139
    @anthonywatts9139 ปีที่แล้ว

    He should ask can he have stocks and shares in the company to so money will still be coming in from that company

  • @tiredtechie
    @tiredtechie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember using caviar on the web in 2015 pre app days working in the app space at a Wework in nyc. Fun days

  • @mitchelljean-milard2464
    @mitchelljean-milard2464 ปีที่แล้ว

    Go Shawn!

  • @DrRichardMarques
    @DrRichardMarques ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great and inspiring! 👏

  • @edum.6353
    @edum.6353 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful story.... 100 million in his bank account for a simple app

  • @S6OOL
    @S6OOL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:03 So true..!

  • @thea-listtv312
    @thea-listtv312 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's his cute kind face for me.

  • @jonathansweet1201
    @jonathansweet1201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hows this app different than DoorDash??

    • @kenana3456
      @kenana3456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it's not at all, there are so many apps like it, and before it.

  • @Outcome_Agent
    @Outcome_Agent ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pineapple fraternity !!!!!

    • @randomsh-t917
      @randomsh-t917 ปีที่แล้ว

      After almost a hundred years. Any other Pineapples made it big?

    • @dougradtke
      @dougradtke 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@randomsh-t917there are others with less publicity, yep. Another bro from UC Riverside founded a Y Combinator backed startup. Lots of examples if you’re in the know

  • @JosephLee2012
    @JosephLee2012 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you should get a MBA too since you are too smart not to get it. You are a genius.

  • @QuadLoop
    @QuadLoop ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shawn is so daddy and great eye candy

  • @RoddieSimmons
    @RoddieSimmons ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Help Me with how this works. It they sold Caviar to Square for $100 million, but were not involved when Door Dash bought Caviar from Square for $410 million, then he helped start a company that went to $410 million after he was NOT involved.😎

    • @likeasambud9817
      @likeasambud9817 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So you click on the video

    • @RoddieSimmons
      @RoddieSimmons ปีที่แล้ว

      @@likeasambud9817 100%

    • @chewytrades1982
      @chewytrades1982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohhh man... lets just say he was involved from $0 to $100M. But was no longer involved from $100M to $410. There explained it like a 3rd grader

    • @limlth
      @limlth ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hence the mom’s push for b school

  • @MayorSom
    @MayorSom ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Underwhelmed by these delivery startups. In fact all of these fluffy startups are just ticking time b*mb

  • @Dah2291
    @Dah2291 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    400$ million is overvalued ,

  • @saratemp790
    @saratemp790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everytime i tried to get a business started, my friends flaked out. My friends sucked.

    • @emeksb4823
      @emeksb4823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe we can be friends to start up something.

    • @saratemp790
      @saratemp790 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@emeksb4823 ha ha. Maybe. Actually I'm too old now, don't have the energy.

    • @emeksb4823
      @emeksb4823 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saratemp790 ok no worries.

  • @irshviralvideo
    @irshviralvideo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would so love to see entreprenuers who FAIL and not just this survivorship bias and heroworshipping success stories. Enetprenuership should NOT be recommended to most.

  • @failureisthegoal3042
    @failureisthegoal3042 ปีที่แล้ว

    I worked for company. They would keep your TIPS and pay you with that. The customer was not aware of this. A way for free slave labor

  • @Tiger2956
    @Tiger2956 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All of them have an English name, intersting.

  • @milyonerhoca4118
    @milyonerhoca4118 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Worthy

  • @charleslwin9397
    @charleslwin9397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PAPHI!!!!! Brotherhood!

  • @Golden_bir
    @Golden_bir ปีที่แล้ว

    good video

  • @elir.torres8642
    @elir.torres8642 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I door dash and all orders are $3 dollars and all the drivers have quit. Door Dash bought a dud.

  • @mairasiqueira5165
    @mairasiqueira5165 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    America 🤝🤝🤝🤝🇧🇷🇮🇹🌎💯🌎💯🌎💯👍👍👍😋😋😋😋😋 siguro fareste sucesso e comodo a tante lavoratori

  • @Chris-el4hd
    @Chris-el4hd ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting. Rich people food app, vs poor people food app.

  • @Play4Vida
    @Play4Vida ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he needed to stay with it longer

  • @Minimalici0us
    @Minimalici0us ปีที่แล้ว

    Life is made. Back to the hamster wheel for me until I also come up with an idea ⏳

  • @chinaboss6683
    @chinaboss6683 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    His mom is not too bright for telling him to go get an mba. Thats dumb.

  • @ricardoxelmundo5330
    @ricardoxelmundo5330 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Ikes!!!

  • @exexcalibur7140
    @exexcalibur7140 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    he has been buy out!?😅

  • @elir.torres8642
    @elir.torres8642 ปีที่แล้ว

    So, Caviar became DoorDash. Let me tell you at $5 dollar orders DoorDash has collapsed. This is an wnd of an era.

  • @mairasiqueira5165
    @mairasiqueira5165 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Italia anche sera importante.e così sarò convinta que farà sucesso

  • @123shortvideos9
    @123shortvideos9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is about surrounding yourself with the right people. All of them are multimillionaire by themselves