# Bobby Brannigan

> Founder & CEO @ Mercato

Founder & CEO of Mercato, an online grocery marketplace that connects customers who want to do their food shopping at their convenience, with thousands of local merchants.

Previously was Founder & CEO at ValoreBooks, an online marketplace for college textbooks. Connecting 50K+ merchants with millions of consumers.

Bootstrapped ValoreBooks from his dorm room to $85M in sales and sold it in 2014.

Angel investor & advisor to 50+ technology startups for over a decade.

Over 25 years of experience building and scaling online marketplaces.

Things I can advise on:
-Marketplace building
-E-commerce
-Startups
-Strategic partnerships
-Marketing
-Fundraising
-Digital transformation 

I am passionate about sharing my learnings with others on similar journeys. Excited to connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (3 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $299.00

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/BobbyBrannigan)
- [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/564316IJFJfmuF.jpg)
- [Marketplace](/marketplace)