Decoding Commerce

In our latest podcast episode with Benjamin Lang, we dove deep into the world of Shopify and the impact of AI on commerce. We explored the importance of balancing technological complexity with human involvement, creating personalised experiences, and the evolution of commerce in the digital age. With insights on headless solutions, b2b market opportunities, and the power of customer data, you'll be equipped with insights to face what's next. Join us on a journey from technology, over sustainable business impact to your destination: Ahead of the curve. 

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In our episode with Micha Medendorp, we discover the mission-driven journey of Marie-Stella-Maris, a company committed to providing clean drinking water and sustainability. From innovative product strategies to social impact, we explored the company's expansion into body care and home fragrances, and how it's making a remarkable difference in deprived communities. We also uncovered the CEO's transition from CMO to leading a brand-driven enterprise. Join us as we unravel the inspiring story and growth of this socially conscious brand.

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Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of sustainable fashion with Bert van Son, the visionary founder of Mud Jeans. From discussing the challenges of sustainability to the journey of creating a 100% post-consumer waste pair of jeans, this conversation covers it all. Bert's insights into the fashion industry, the commitment to sustainability and transparency, and the shift in management make this a must-listen for anyone passionate about ethical and innovative business practices. 
Get ready to be inspired as we explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

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In today's episode we're shedding light on the journey of Dopper—the revolutionary bottle company on a mission to promote tap water and combat single-use plastic. We discover the tenacious spirit of Merijn, Dopper's founder, whose personal crusade against plastic waste birthed an iconic product that's as functional as it is a conversation starter. He revealed the challenges of international expansion, the pivotal shift from nonprofit ideals to impactful social enterprise, and the innovative strategies they've adopted, like the Olympic plan model, to stay aligned with their ambitious environmental goals. Thriving amidst a rapidly evolving business landscape, Dopper stands as a testament to the power of aligning purpose with practice. Join us to explore the triumphs, setbacks, and insights from a brand that's reshaping how we think about sustainability, one bottle at a time. Stay tuned, stay inspired.

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In this Deep Dive Sam sits down with Roderik Derksen, CMO / Founder of RUMvision. 

Rumvision lets you stay on top of your Core Web Vitals and continually optimize for your real users with their RUM benefits. Improve page speed with real UX data and look beyond your Lighthouse score.

In this podcast they talk about the importance of real user monitoring, the problem with only looking at the lighthouse score, core web vitals and much, much more…

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Today we have an incredibly insightful episode for you. We're diving into the fascinating intersection of fashion, gaming, and cutting-edge technology. Joining us are two exciting, colourful people. Shayli Harrison is the founder and creative director of MUTANI, a brand that fuses digital fashion with the aesthetics of gaming. Nick Vinckier is the innovative director of corporate innovation at Chalhoub Group.

Shayli shares her journey from the avant-garde streets of Antwerp to the frontiers of web 3.0, exploring how gaming assets and blockchain can revolutionise fashion. She opens up about navigating the complex dualities of creativity and commerce amid the blooming digital landscape.

Nick brings his extensive experience in bridging luxury retail with modern tech. We'll discuss Chalhoub Group's visionary projects like the soulmates program which empowers sneaker designers through co-creation and NFTs. Plus, he'll share his thoughts on the pivotal role of companies like Roblox in shaping the future of the metaverse.

Stay tuned as we explore the opportunities and challenges of blending the physical and digital worlds through blockchain, the token economy, and the growing recognition of digital identity in shaping our future. 

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In this episode John sits down with Lukas Grosfeld, co-founder of Wakuli coffee. They talk about the links between existentialist philosophy, how responsible entrepreneurship can positively transform a community, how to mix e-commerce and physical locations and much, much more…

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In this episode John sits down with Joost Hultink.
Joost is the proud owner of Wildride and a passionate entrepreneur. He's known for introducing the fashionable Toddler Swing carrier, revolutionising the way parents enjoy outdoor activities with their little ones.

They talk about how you should move forward when you know you have a great product, how to expand abroad, why you might not want to work with outside investors en much, much more...

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In this episode Sam sits down with Mohammad (Mo) Hashemi
CEO and Co-Founder of Gadget.
Gadget is a full-stack, serverless JavaScript platform for web app developers who want to build faster and maintain less. 

Mo talks about the origins of Shopify payments, how to hire great talent, the future of Shopify accounts, what AI can do for programming, and much, much more…

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In this episode John sits down with Jonathan Gillyns, currently Director Merchants, PMO & Partnerships at Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services. Previously launched bol.com in Belgium.
In this second round of their conversation they talk about what it takes to go from good to great, how customer expectations are culturally influenced, how to expand your business to Flanders, and much, much more.

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