Verity Tuck

Flower power: E-commerce expert Verity Tuck on the rapid growth of her gift-delivery business LVLY, why CVs aren’t as important as you think, and why early discussions on money are essential for building entrepreneurial trust. 

Flowers, but faster? Verity Tuck, co-founder and COO of Australian e-commerce website LVLY says yes, absolutely. Getting same-day delivery of flowers and gifts across Australia is now possible thanks to Verity and her co-founder Hannah, who between them realised there was a gap in the market for speedy ‘I’m-thinking-of-you-right-now’ gifts. On this week’s episode, Verity and I dissect the impact of rapid business growth caused by COVID-19, why the hiring process is more about charisma and competence than qualifications, and how her co-founder decided to split her own external salary with Verity in order to grow the business. Also on offer is a discussion of privilege against the backdrop of the BLM movement, how feminism has been engulfed by corporates, and how Verity found out that she’s really f*cking good at colouring in. Listen now!