# The Startup Show with Yadgar Merani | Ep. 15

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In this powerful episode of Babylon Plus Podcast, we sit down with Yadgar Merani, the founder of Lezzoo — one of the leading delivery platforms in the region.

From an idea to a tech-driven company transforming how people order food and services, Yadgar shares the real story behind building Lezzoo.

We talk about:

- How Lezzoo started from scratch

- The mindset behind building a startup in the region

- The biggest challenges and setbacks

- Scaling operations and leading a growing team

- What it really takes to survive in the tech & delivery industry

- Advice for young entrepreneurs in Kurdistan and beyond

This episode is raw, honest, and full of lessons for anyone thinking about starting a business.

Hosted by Peter Putros - connect with him on IG https://www.instagram.com/peterputros

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- Previous episode: [The Startup Show with Sazan Amin | Ep. 14](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/K48dJxd4JP4)
- Length: 1 h 31 min
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