Biyani: Most of Sprig's direct competitors in San Francisco have failed
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Gagan Biyani, co-founder and CEO of food delivery startup Sprig, discusses competitor dynamics and Sprig's market position in San Francisco.
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“At this point, honestly, we don't really think of ourselves as having many competitors, direct competitors, because in San Francisco, most of the direct competitors have either pivoted into a slightly different business or have fallen by the wayside.”
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