Moritz Schröder Podcast

Moritz Schröder

The line between content and commerce is increasingly getting blurred. Creators are launching multi-million Dollar brands and businesses, people on TikTok are getting rich making affiliate content and established brands are fighting to reach a younger demographic through user-generated content. So, in this podcast I am aiming to keep up with everything that is happening in this fast-paced space. It is a Podcast about Social Commerce, Live Shopping, the Creator Economy, Creator-led Brands - and everything else that blends content and commerce.

  1. 12/16/2025

    #17 - Sebastian Nelson: CEO of Cruva (formerly UpTK)

    Sebastian Nelson is the co-founder and CEO of Cruva (formerly known as UpTK) - a popular affiliate outreach tool for brands and agencies working with TikTok Shop. In this conversation, he discusses the rebranding of his company from UpTK to Cruva, emphasizing the vision of becoming the AI operating system for social commerce. He explores the rise of social commerce, particularly through TikTok Shop, and the challenges of navigating a fragmented market as more platforms enter the space. Sebastian shares insights on building a tech solution for affiliate marketing, the importance of personal relationships in retaining affiliates, and how Cruva positions itself against competitors. He also highlights the future of live shopping and the evolving landscape of affiliate marketing, stressing the need for more affiliates and the shift away from traditional influencer models. Get 10% off your Cruva subscription by using the Code shared in the episode! Chapters 00:00 Rebranding for Future Growth 02:01 The Rise of Social Commerce Platforms 03:49 Navigating Fragmentation in Social Commerce 05:47 The Shift of Influencers to Affiliates 07:45 From E-commerce to Social Commerce 11:57 Building a Tech Solution for Affiliates 15:48 The Importance of Relationships in Affiliate Marketing 19:43 Positioning Against Competitors in the Market 29:04 The Importance of Personal Touch in Business 30:49 The Rise of Live Shopping and Its Future 33:56 Navigating Market Trends and Consumer Behavior 37:54 Rapid Market Entry and Expansion Strategies 41:31 Growth Challenges and Team Dynamics 43:49 The Evolution of Affiliate Marketing 47:10 Future Tech Innovations in Affiliate Space

    53 min

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The line between content and commerce is increasingly getting blurred. Creators are launching multi-million Dollar brands and businesses, people on TikTok are getting rich making affiliate content and established brands are fighting to reach a younger demographic through user-generated content. So, in this podcast I am aiming to keep up with everything that is happening in this fast-paced space. It is a Podcast about Social Commerce, Live Shopping, the Creator Economy, Creator-led Brands - and everything else that blends content and commerce.