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Pinterest introduced the “Shop from Pin” feature in 2020, which gives retailers the ability to include shopping ads for specific, relevant products directly into Pinterest search content and feeds. But these ads currently lead to retailer websites, where transactions take place outside of Pinterests’ purview. PayPal’s ownership would provide the sh... See more

How is GoPuff pushing the category forward?

Blockchains can help us record real-world transactions and track real-world products in a trustless manner that has never been possible before. The value of goods can now go beyond mere price but can reflect the values of consumers using them. The blockchain has the potential to enable a new type of economy where goods are valuable not just because

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On Ecommerce and Marketplaces: Look for 1. Positive unit economics on the product, positive contribution margins on products sold. 2. Logistics: how long does it take to get to you? Will people pay for convenience. 3. Ability to browse as a human and connect, products that delight the customer, 4. Hooks the customer going forward, 5. The future is ... See more

Online shoppers tend to transact across a larger number of small transactions. Rather than going to the store once and stocking up, I’ll go online and buy laundry detergent, a pair of socks, and dog food in three transactions as the need arises (welcome to my glamorous life). This results in three separate shipments, and three corresponding orders ... See more

Social Commerce & Livestreaming

For a number of years, media and commerce operated in a mutualistic manner. For a time, sites like Amazon, Target, and Walmart needed product demand and digital publishers would provide that demand for a percentage of each sale made. It was a win / win. Media could monetize its traffic in new ways and brands could advertise without upfront costs.