Why 7Krave Marketplace Is Jamaica’s Answer to Amazon & Shein

Can Jamaica build its own version of Amazon? Rory White, founder of 7Krave Marketplace, shares how he’s turning food delivery into a national e-commerce movement — built on faith, vision, and Jamaican pride.In this episode of Koined Insights, Rory White unpacks the story of 7Krave — from solving late-night food cravings to building 7Krave Marketplace, Jamaica’s first true local e-commerce platform. He explains how the platform keeps money in Jamaica, empowers sellers, and creates opportunities for young professionals and entrepreneurs.We dive into:- The origin story of 7Krave and its pivot to Marketplace- Why Jamaica loses millions to Amazon & Shein- How 7Krave Marketplace empowers local sellers and buyers- The role of faith and resilience in building a business- Why visibility and reputation matter for entrepreneurs- Rory’s vision to take Jamaican e-commerce globalIf you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or someone passionate about Jamaica’s digital future, this episode is packed with insights on building with vision, purpose, and strategy.Timestamps:0:00 – The 7Krave vision2:00 – From cravings to company: the 7Krave story7:30 – Followers don’t equal sales11:20 – Building on faith, not hype16:10 – Partnerships & resilience in business26:40 – Why 7Krave Marketplace matters29:00 – Competing with Amazon & Shein34:00 – Empowering local sellers online36:00 – Vision: Jamaica first, global nextFollow & Connect:7Krave: https://www.instagram.com/7krave/Shannelle James-Harris | https://www.instagram.com/shannellejharris/?hl=enKoined Insights | https://www.instagram.com/koinedinsightspod/?hl=en#KoinedInsights #7Krave #7KraveMarketplace #Entrepreneurship #Jamaica