Marketplace Risk Platform Podcast Marketplace Risk

All too often platforms focus on VC investment to drive hyper-growth, which usually leads to bloated organizations (and in recent times, layoffs). But what if platforms focused on running a lean organization, with more utility players who could function as 'jacks-and-jills-of-all-trades?' The result would create a solid foundation that enables growth, but also stability and flexibility. In this episode, Clutch VP of Marketplace Strategy Ryan Stevens talks about bootstrapping a company to growth, while achieving great metrics and a culture based on lean principles.

Artificial intelligence seems to be pervading every aspect of our lives - it certainly consumes social media and news feeds. And while AI certainly has many benefits, it also brings some challenges - especially when leveraged as a content moderation tool. The question becomes - what will be the role of humans?
In this episode, Camilla Hegarty discusses the evolution of content moderation, the role of AI, and the need for humans in the content moderation function.

Everyone is at risk of having their information compromised - especially in a world where data is so valuable. If you are a tech company, such a compromise could devastate your business. But there are easy ways to mitigate your cyber risk and protect your company with offensive cybersecurity and some common sense.

Listen to this episode to hear about both from Azacus.io Co-Founder Nicola Gandy.

California's new high-volume marketplace seller bill.

Illinois' junk fee bill (and any other federal action / states with junk fee bills as they impact platforms)

Privacy legislation (federal and the 15 states and the ones that are going into force soon)

AI legislation (UT and any others)

1099K threshold

Age verification regulations

In order for a platform to succeed, it must have integrity. But what does this mean in practice? In the case of Wolt, it's a cross-functional, holistic focus on the entire community they serve from the entire team. This includes offering courier partners more chances to earn, helping merchants to grow and thrive with more customers, and providing a diverse selection of goods for consumers that brings joy and simplicity to people’s lives. Listen now to learn more about how Wolt puts integrity into action.

Not so long ago, platforms were closely associated with Silicon Valley tech startups (and not much else). Technology opened the door for startups to develop new ways of connecting people for a myriad of exchanges - known as platforms. And, the outcome of these platform innovations is 'platform thinking' that is now being applied by established companies and enterprises. On this episode, Daniel Trabucchi and Tommaso Buganza of Polictecnico di Milano discuss platform thinking - what it is, how companies leverage it, and the main driving forces behind it.