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.

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18th July 2024

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.

11th Jul 2024Alex Back

Reimagining eCommerce With Content-Driven Marketplaces

n this episode of the eCommerce Podcast, host Matt Edmundson interviews Alex Back, CEO and founder of Couch.com, about his eCommerce journey and the transition from his previous venture, Apartment 2B, to his new project: Couch.com. </p><ol><li><strong>Moving Away from Traditional eCommerce: </strong>After exiting Apartment 2B, Alex founded Couch.com with a new approach. Instead of directly selling products, Couch.com focuses on providing valuable content and education to consumers about buying couches. This includes brand reviews and guides to help users make informed decisions. This strategic shift aims to create a scalable platform that benefits both consumers and retailers.