C&C Pod - Travis Hess, CEO of BigCommerce

This week Bill and I are joined by Travis Hess, CEO of BigCommerce to mix up a C&C original cocktail with us and talk about BigCommerce - his vision, where BigCommerce fits, contrasting BigCommerce & Shopify, and where the commerce platform and technology market is headed.

Travis took the reins at BigCommerce this past September, rising from President to lead the company’s transformation. Travis has an extensive background in commerce, but much of it on the services side including leadership roles at LiveArea, BVA and The Stable, and then Accenture - and was a part of numerous successful exits.

It's a lively, fun, and a terrific conversation, so please pour yourself something to sip along with us and enjoy the conversation.

Cheers!

Episode Chapters:

* Cocktail talk: The Gran Comercio Caliente

* Hey Kai, understanding BigCommerce

* Taking the reins at BigCommerce

* Navigating Market Challenges & The Evolving Landscape of E-commerce

* The Future of Commerce: Agility, AI, and Composability, and Orchestration

* Understanding the Competitive Landscape - Contrasting BigCommerce & Shopify

* Building a Strong Team and Culture

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This week’s cocktail - the Gran Comercio Caliente

This week's cocktail is a C&C original. A riff on a Negroni spec, this is a well balanced cocktail with just a hint of spice. Careful with those spicy bitters!

Cheers!

Cocktail: Gran Comercia Caliente

1 oz - Blanco tequila (LALO Tequila Blanco recommended)

.75 oz - Campari

.5 oz - Palo Cortado Sherry (substitute Amontillado sherry or Cream Sherry)

.5 oz - Ancho Reyes Chile liqueur

2 drops - Tres Amigos cocktail bitters by Infused Bitters or Bitterman’s Hellfire cocktail bitters

The process:

Add ingredients to a cocktail mixing glass, add ice, and stir until well chilled (~30 seconds). Strain into a rocks glass or coupe. No garnish.

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