The Importance of Surrounding Yourself Well, with Yoann Alvarez (Save Market)

In this new episode, we pay tribute to Save Market, an ambitious startup that bought companies’ IT equipment to give it a second life. A project driven with heart by Yoann, alongside his co-founder Gary, and supported in its early days by Daphni.

Launched in 2019 and profitable from the start, Save Market experienced rapid growth… until the complexity of flows, stock management, and the declining quality of refurbished products jeopardized the viability of the model. A powerful lesson on the importance of operations, cash flow, and rigorous management.

🧠 Key takeaways:

• Surround yourself early on with highly complementary profiles
• Never underestimate operations, especially in a logistics-heavy industry
• Regularly take a step back to keep the vision clear
• Accept that pivoting or stopping is not a failure—it’s a step along the way

Enjoy listening!