Deliveroo is set to offer funding to its riders’ business ideas under a new initiative.
The UK food delivery firm is launching ‘The Big Pitch’. It comes after an independent study showed almost 40% of Deliveroo’s riders wanted to start their own business.
Riders can pitch their business ideas through the Deliveroo Academy scheme.
Founder and CEO Will Shu said “riders work with Deliveroo because of the flexibility it gives them to fit work around their lives.”
“We know that lots of riders want to create their own start-up,” he added.
Deliveroo will also offer over 300 free online training courses. These range from CV writing to coding.
“Many riders are also looking for the opportunity to study or learn new skills,” Shu said. “So we’re delighted to be able to offer a package of support from learning soft skills to setting up a business.
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Deliveroo is set to offer funding to its riders’ business ideas under a new initiative.
The UK food delivery firm is launching ‘The Big Pitch’. It comes after an independent study showed almost 40% of Deliveroo’s riders wanted to start their own business.
Riders can pitch their business ideas through the Deliveroo Academy scheme.
Founder and CEO Will Shu said “riders work with Deliveroo because of the flexibility it gives them to fit work around their lives.”
“We know that lots of riders want to create their own start-up,” he added.
Deliveroo will also offer over 300 free online training courses. These range from CV writing to coding.
“Many riders are also looking for the opportunity to study or learn new skills,” Shu said. “So we’re delighted to be able to offer a package of support from learning soft skills to setting up a business.
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