Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf

Dekbed Discounter is disrupting the Benelux Home & Living market with a super smart business model. Founder and CEO Niels Verwij opens up to WimLex Show hosts Alexander Graf, CEO at Spryker and Willem Blom, Director Data & Intelligence at Dept Agency.

Dekbed Discounter: https://www.dekbed-discounter.nl/

Willem at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willemblom/

Alex at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergraf/

Join Mathias Hedlund, CEO Etraveli Group & Alexander Graf, CEO Spryker as they discuss the future of the online travel industry.

In Episode 18 of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Georgi Ganev, CEO of Kinnevik, at the Digital Commerce Summit in Stockholm. We dive into the competitive world of online fashion, focusing on major players like Zalando, Asos, and AboutYou. Georgi shares insights on Kinnevik's investment strategies, emphasizing the shift from offline to online and the importance of backing visionary teams. We explore the challenges traditional retailers face in transitioning to e-commerce and discuss the potential of platform models in both B2C and B2B sectors. Georgi also offers strategic advice for businesses navigating the evolving digital landscape. Tune in to hear more about the future of fashion e-commerce and the role of innovation in staying ahead.

How to build a new underwear brand for men? Christian Larson, founder and Creative Director of Swedish underwear disruptor CDLP opens up to WimLex Show hosts Alexander Graf, CEO at Spryker and Willem Blom, Director Data & Intelligence at Dept Agency.

Son Of A Tailor is a Copenhagen start-up which offers made-to-measure t-shirts online.

Alex and Willem speak to its founder and CEO, Jess Fleischer, about his innovative supply chain and how he ensures customers remain loyal following their first purchase. Not content to be only on the receiving end, Jess has a few questions of his own for the presenters, turning the tables on Alex and Willem towards the end of the podcast and making the interviewers into interviewees. The two take it in good humour, though, and are happy to offer answers – and their opinions about Son Of A Tailor’s chances in the market.

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Yu Wang, the co-founder of Tantan, China's leading dating app often dubbed the "Tinder of China." Yu Wang shares his fascinating journey from Beijing to Sweden and back, where he launched his first venture, P1, a fashion community that eventually pivoted into the dating space. We delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of the Chinese dating market, including cultural nuances and the lack of offline meeting channels. Yu Wang also discusses the strategic growth of Tantan, its organic expansion, and the innovative marketing approaches that helped it become a market leader with over 200 million users. Join us as we explore the intricacies of building a successful dating app in China.

With his background in mobile and audio-visual technology and easy on-screen manner, James was a successful presenter for consumer electronics on television shopping channel QVC – which is where he met Sharon, now his business partner, who fronted interior design segments at the time. After Sharon came across augmented reality technology as applied in mobile decorating applications, the two decided to create a business in this area, using AR technology to create a play product for children, Mardles, and using their home shopping experience to sell it on television.

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Asi Sharabi, Co-founder and CEO of Wonderbly, to explore the dynamic world of digitized publishing and the entrepreneurial journey. Asi shares how Wonderbly revolutionized personalized children's books, selling over 3.5 million copies of their flagship title, "Lost My Name," across 190 countries. We delve into Wonderbly's innovative approach, which combines storytelling, design, and vertical integration, allowing them to print on demand globally. Asi also discusses their marketing strategies, including performance marketing and their venture into Amazon Custom. Tune in to hear insights on scaling a startup, raising venture capital, and navigating the challenges of a niche market.

The Trouva mission statement is to “champion independents”. Started as a way to help small owner-run shops manage their inventory in real time and make it available online, the marketplace aims to extend their reach beyond the limited potential number of customers in-store and on their websites. Trouva sees itself as a platform linking discerning customers with the very best of small-scale bricks-and-mortar stores. Shop-owners can not only upload their inventory, make it available on the worldwide marketplace, and then rely on Trouva to take care of logistics and payment, but also create a profile about their values and in-store experience.

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Ali Niknam, the visionary founder of bunq, who is on a mission to revolutionize banking by eliminating the need for traditional brick-and-mortar branches. Ali shares his journey from disrupting the hosting industry in the Netherlands to founding bunq, a bank that prioritizes user experience and community impact. We delve into how bunq differentiates itself from traditional banks with its innovative app, offering unique features like invoice scanning and easy account management. Ali discusses the challenges and opportunities of expanding into international markets like Germany, Spain, and Italy, while maintaining a strong focus on user privacy and trust. Tune in to learn how bunq is reshaping the financial landscape by empowering users with freedom of choice and a seamless banking experience.