This episode features acclaimed technologist Benedict Evans in a broad discussion on the future of commerce and technology. It delves into how technological shifts, venture capital trends, and evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping the retail landscape, offering critical insights for e-commerce operators navigating a dynamic market. The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of key trends and future predictions in online shopping and platform economics.
Key takeaways
Understand how "The Great Unbundling" is disaggregating large platforms into specialized services, impacting strategic planning for e-commerce businesses.
Analyze the role of venture capital in retail tech to identify areas attracting investment and potential for innovation in your own business.
Anticipate future disruptions and consumer behavior shifts in online shopping over the next 5-10 years to proactively adapt your business model.
Evaluate the competitive dynamics of dominant e-commerce platforms and their impact on smaller businesses, informing your platform strategy.
Leverage insights from Benedict Evans' analysis of tech trends to inform your commerce strategy.
Identify which technologies and business models are attracting investment and why.
EP261 - Benedict Evans Benedict Evans (@BenedictEvans) has been a VC, an operator, consultant and an investment banker. His VC career includes a five year stint as partner at Andreessen Horowitz. He know lives in London, where he publishes an excellent weekly newsletter "What mattered in tech this week?", a podcast "Another Podcast", and some epic annual presentations, such as this years "The Great Unbundling." You can find all things Benedict Evans at his website. He's one of the most thoughtful people in the commerce industry, so we tried to cover a lot a ground in this broad ranging conversation. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. Episode 261 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Wednesday April 21, 2021.
Understand how "The Great Unbundling" is disaggregating large platforms into specialized services, impacting strategic planning for e-commerce businesses.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Analyze the role of venture capital in retail tech to identify areas attracting investment and potential for innovation in your own business.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Anticipate future disruptions and consumer behavior shifts in online shopping over the next 5-10 years to proactively adapt your business model.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Evaluate the competitive dynamics of dominant e-commerce platforms and their impact on smaller businesses, informing your platform strategy.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Leverage insights from Benedict Evans' analysis of tech trends to inform your commerce strategy.
