Marketplace Models

Create marketplace platforms that connect buyers and sellers whilst generating revenue through commissions and fees while building valuable business ecosystems. Learn marketplace development, vendor management, and platform business strategies that create value for all participants whilst building sustainable competitive advantages. From vendor onboarding to dispute resolution, master marketplace approaches that build platforms whilst serving all stakeholders.

The Power of Determination in Entrepreneurship
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The Power of Determination in Entrepreneurship

with Ana EstrougofromOctopus Club

Ana Estrougo, founder of the Octopus Club, a secondhand marketplace for maternity, baby, and kids' items shares her journey from conceptualising the Octopus Club to its current success and the challenges and triumphs she has faced along the way.

Reimagining eCommerce With Content-Driven Marketplaces
Alex Back

Reimagining eCommerce With Content-Driven Marketplaces

After building Apartment 2B into a £40 million furniture empire, Alex Back discovered that 85% of his team was handling operational complexities rather than driving growth. His new venture, Couch.com, reimagines eCommerce by focusing on customer education and retailer connections rather than transactions. Discover how content-driven marketplaces can eliminate traditional eCommerce headaches whilst creating industry-wide value through strategic positioning and iterative development.