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Rafael Ilishayev

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Gopuff · USA

Rafael Ilishayev is the CEO of Gopuff. Ilishayev is based in USA. Ilishayev has held the role since 2013.

Co-founder and co-CEO of Gopuff since 2013, an instant commerce platform delivering everyday items. Attended Drexel University and was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2017. With co-founder Yakir Gola, bootstrapped the company's early operations and scaled it to serve over 1,000 cities.

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Recent coverage of Rafael Ilishayev has focused on Gopuff's financial trajectory and strategic positioning, with reports highlighting the company's $250 million fundraising round directed toward artificial intelligence investment and expansion plans, as well as commentary from Ilishayev regarding cost-effective AI services. Multiple outlets have covered Gopuff's path toward an initial public offering, with analysts suggesting the Philadelphia-based delivery platform is positioned for a near-term listing.

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Rafael Ilishayev is the Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Gopuff, based in USA.
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Rafael Ilishayev is CEO of Gopuff, a role held since 2013.