This episode features e-commerce pioneer Jon Nordmark, co-founder of eBags and Iterate Studios. He shares his journey from proving online retail skeptics wrong at Samsonite to building and selling successful e-commerce ventures like eBags and 6pm.com. The discussion highlights lessons from early online retail and explores how Iterate Studios connects established retailers with innovative startups to drive future growth and adaptation.
Key takeaways
Embrace innovation and don't shy away from disrupting traditional business models, as Nordmark did by founding eBags despite initial skepticism about selling luggage online.
For retailers seeking to innovate, consider leveraging innovation labs like Iterate Studios to efficiently connect with and vet relevant startups from a vast ecosystem.
Understand the historical evolution of e-commerce to better anticipate future trends and challenges, drawing on insights from pioneers who navigated the early online retail landscape.
Successful online ventures often require a willingness to experiment and launch new brands/platforms, as exemplified by Nordmark's launch of 6pm.com which later attracted Zappos' acquisition.
Stay informed about the broader economic and technological shifts, as highlighted by the book "Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy," to navigate dynamic market environments effectively.
EP027 - Guest Jon Nordmark, Co-Founder of Iterate Studios We have a new facebook page! Jon Nordmark is one of the pioneers of the e-commerce industry. A former marketer at Samsonite Luggage, Jon left when his boss told him "no one will ever buy bags on the internet." Jon proved him wrong by founding eBags, one of the oldest pure play retailers. While at eBags, Jon launched 6pm.com (later purchased by Zappos). Most recently Jon is one of the co-founders of iterate.ai an innovation lab that helps match retailers up with innovative start-ups, which currently tracks over 130,000 startups. Links: Book Jon mentioned: Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy by Stan Davis Episode 27 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016. http://retailgeek.com/podcast Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, SVP Commerce & Content at Razorfish, and Scot Wingo, Founder and Executive Chairman of Channel Advisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Embrace innovation and don't shy away from disrupting traditional business models, as Nordmark did by founding eBags despite initial skepticism about selling luggage online.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
For retailers seeking to innovate, consider leveraging innovation labs like Iterate Studios to efficiently connect with and vet relevant startups from a vast ecosystem.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Understand the historical evolution of e-commerce to better anticipate future trends and challenges, drawing on insights from pioneers who navigated the early online retail landscape.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Successful online ventures often require a willingness to experiment and launch new brands/platforms, as exemplified by Nordmark's launch of 6pm.com which later attracted Zappos' acquisition.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Stay informed about the broader economic and technological shifts, as highlighted by the book "Blur: The Speed of Change in the Connected Economy," to navigate dynamic market environments effectively.
