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Moda Operandi's Ganesh Srivats: 'We're connecting high tech with high touch'

The Glossy Podcast · with Ganesh Srivats · April 17, 2019 · 40 min

Summary

Moda Operandi CEO Ganesh Srivats details how the luxury fashion e-commerce platform integrates consumer data algorithms and human stylists to create a "high tech, high touch" shopping experience. This episode offers insights into leveraging technology for personalization, direct-to-consumer access for runway collections, and fostering designer partnerships in the high-end retail space.

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dtc strategybrand & contentretail & omnichannelai & automation

Topics covered

luxury e-commercehigh tech high touch strategydata-driven personalizationrunway-to-retail modeldesigner partnershipsai in fashion

Episode description

After a decade of working in the fashion industry, Ganesh Srivats decided he needed something more. The fashion industry wasn't evolving at the pace he wanted, so he made the decision to join a company he felt was: Tesla. But after only three years, an opportunity arose in fashion that he couldn't resist. Now serving as the CEO of Moda Operandi, Srivats is using his passion for technology to make waves in the retail and fashion industries. By using a combination of consumer data–driven algorithms and stylist-curated collections, the fashion e-commerce platform gives consumers a unique selection that includes items directly from the runway. In this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes sits down with Srivats to discuss the intersection of tech and fashion, the model of giving consumers direct access to runway collections, and the way to serve as a partner for designers.

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What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Implement a "high tech, high touch" strategy by combining data-driven personalization with expert human curation to elevate the customer experience in luxury e-commerce.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Explore direct-to-consumer models that provide early access to exclusive products, such as Moda Operandi's runway-to-retail approach, to create urgency and exclusivity.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Utilize consumer data and AI to inform merchandising and personalization, but ensure a balance with human expertise to maintain brand integrity and curate unique offerings.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Develop strong partnerships with suppliers and designers to gain exclusive access to products and content, differentiating your offering in a competitive market.

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