Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf

MediaMarktSaturn has become Europe’s largest consumer electronics retail group, running around 1,000 stores in 14 countries (mostly as the market leader or number two) and employs 65,000 people. The company's CTO Atul Bhardwaj talks about their transformational journey in technology and why stores are sexy again.

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Norman Nielsen is an expert in Performance Marketing who heads up the Global Content Marketing team at German online-fashion retailer Zalando. He has been working in the field of online marketing for over twelve years in a career that has taken him as far as New Delhi and put him at the helm of large digital-marketing teams at Axel Springer. Alex and Willem took the opportunity to speak to him on the fringes of the Emerce Update event in Amsterdam.

Join me on this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf as I sit down with Daan Luining, CTO of Meatable, a pioneering company in lab-grown meat. Daan shares his fascinating journey from academia to leading Meatable's efforts to revolutionize the global meat industry. We delve into the environmental and ethical motivations behind cultured meat, exploring how Meatable's innovative use of pluripotent cells could drastically reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Daan explains the science behind turning these cells into real meat and the potential for scaling production to meet global demand. We also discuss the timeline for bringing affordable lab-grown meat to market and the overwhelmingly positive response from consumers and investors. Tune in to discover how Meatable aims to transform the way we produce and consume meat, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional farming.

In this episode, Bart from Dept answers Alex’ questions about the making of Dept Agency. Bart's background in digital goes back to the mid-90s when, while he was studying physics at the University of Delft, his brother suggested they go into business to make money off of ‘this new internet thing’. And the rest, as they say, is history. Since then, Bart has taken care of technology while his brother has been the entrepreneurial frontman. They built up an agency called TamTam, and programming autodidact Bart moved from hands-on

development into technical sales. TamTam has since evolved into Dept, a worldwide leading digital marketing agency network.

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Julian Jagtenberg, co-founder of Somnox, a pioneering startup offering "Sleep as a Service." Julian shares his journey from a robotics engineer to tackling global sleep deprivation, inspired by his mother's struggles with insomnia. We delve into Somnox's innovative sleep robot, designed to combat stress-related insomnia through breathing and audio technology. Julian discusses the challenges and successes of launching a hardware product, including their Kickstarter campaign and plans for global distribution. We explore the importance of sleep, the impact of stress on sleep quality, and the future of sleep technology. Join us as we uncover how Somnox aims to redefine sleep solutions and improve lives worldwide.

Picnic is currently one of the most exciting investment models in Europe (not only in the food sector). In an interview, founder Michiel Muller explains what distinguishes Picnic from other food delivery services and how, on the basis of these differences, a market share of 5% could be gained in the Netherlands in just three years and whether an international roll-out of the model can be expected in the short term.

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Jordan Watson, the creative mind behind the viral How to Dad channels. Broadcasting live from the Debt Festival in Amsterdam, we explore Jordan's journey from a bored dad making a funny video for a friend to a social media influencer with over 220 million views. We discuss the realities of monetizing a viral brand, the challenges of YouTube and Facebook monetization, and the potential for product collaborations, like How to Dad diapers. Jordan shares his unique approach to creating engaging content and his plans to expand into live shows and speaking engagements. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intersection of comedy, parenting, and commerce.

The secondary sneaker market has gone from an underground aficionado scene to a billion dollar industry. Lifelong sneakerhead and CEO of StockX Josh Luber saw an opportunity and created Campless, the Kelley Blue Book for sneakers, using data to determine the true market price of sneakers. StockX is a revolutionary live marketplace for buying and selling sneakers, streetwear, watches, and handbags. So if you’re curious whether reselling sneakers is more The Wire or Wolf of Wall Street, listen to our newest episode.

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In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Willem Kesteloo, the visionary founder of PHYSEE. We explore the innovative world of solar-powered windows, a groundbreaking technology that promises to revolutionize energy efficiency in buildings. Willem shares his journey from a physics student at Delft University to a pioneering entrepreneur, detailing how PHYSEE's smart windows not only generate electricity but also enhance user comfort by integrating sensor technology. We discuss the challenges of securing funding in a hardware-focused business and the strategic partnerships that have propelled PHYSEE into the scale-up phase. Willem also explains the potential for these windows to become the new standard in the industry, offering significant energy savings and a compelling return on investment. Join us as we delve into the future of sustainable building solutions and the exciting prospects for PHYSEE's technology.

At the age of 13, Ben founded his first online startup - a price comparison page for mobile services. Today his company Bencom Group compares nearly everything - from insurances to energy providers or travel deals. He also owns the biggest metasearch engine in the Netherlands, which is available in many other European countries.

In the podcast, Ben tells us all about his journey as an entrepreneur and how business changed since the '90s. Join for a journey on how SEO worked in the good old days, how Ben's biggest mistake turned out to be an ultimate push for his business and how it feels like to be one of the first Google AdWords clients ever. Plus, he shares priceless tips for all internet entrepreneurs among you.ul.