Early Life
Ales Zavoral was born on October 24, 1976. Zavoral's entrepreneurial journey started early. According to a recently published book, he started by collecting cigarette butts and selling them. During his school years, he was fascinated by computers. He realized he could assemble them more cheaply than the market prices.
Rise to Success
In 1994, Zavoral acquired his trade license and began selling computers. In 1998, he opened his first brick-and-mortar electronics store called Alzasoft. The company then launched its first website in 1998, and in 2000, it became an e-commerce platform. The business grew rapidly, establishing itself as a key player in the Czech e-commerce market. The company was rebranded as Alza.cz in 2006.
Key Business Strategies
Alza.cz's success is attributed to several key strategies. It expanded its product offerings to include a wide range of goods, from electronics to groceries. The company also invested in logistics, including AlzaBoxes and a logistics center in Hungary. Alza.cz has also focused on marketing, with the iconic green alien mascot that is a recognizable figure.
Philanthropy
Information on Ales Zavoral's specific philanthropic activities and amounts is not readily available in the search results. However, Alza.cz has engaged in charitable initiatives through its "Constellation of Help" platform and Alza Pelíšek project, supporting over 80 non-profit organizations.
