Jonathan Dos Santos arrived in Portugal from Venezuela in May 2017 in search of an opportunity and with the desire to build a new life in Porto. Recalling his beginnings in the city, he tells us: "at first it wasn't easy, because while I was going through the paperwork to get my nationality, nobody offered me a permanent job". After 10 months, it was a cousin of his who told him about Glovo, "I didn't know them and it was him who told me that it was a Spanish delivery company and encouraged me to try my luck".
"Working for Glovo as a courier allowed me to get to know the city of Porto, its people, the restaurant industry, and much more. It was a very nice experience that I really enjoyed"
He always had a clear objective, to save enough money to be able to set up his own business and, after teaming up with a partner, he finally made it happen with 'Ruta 9'.
When asked if he has any advice for other couriers who, like him, want to start a business, he says "for me, the best advice for life is discipline and perseverance, with both you can achieve everything you want".
"From this resto-bar located in the Vitória district, one of the most central areas of Porto, Jonathan offers his guests a trip to the pure American style of the '70s, through a detailed decoration with musical inspiration and a menu where online reviews highlight the burgers, pork ribs, and cocktails. Everything is available via Glovo delivery."
“During my time as a courier I focused on saving a lot of money and finally, after a lot of hard work, I was able to fulfill my dream of setting up my own business”
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