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How I Built This with Guy Raz

Poshmark: Manish Chandra

Feb 26, 2024
01:06:22
Snipd AI
A story about the creation of Poshmark, a shopping app for second-hand clothes, and the challenges faced along the way. Topics include community engagement, shipping costs, growth strategies, partnerships, and the company's eventual acquisition. The narrative highlights the founder's journey from engineer to entrepreneur, navigating business growth challenges, and the importance of user engagement and strategic decision-making.
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Quick takeaways

  • Poshmark was inspired by the idea of making buying and selling used clothing easy and enjoyable through a mobile platform.
  • Users lobbied successfully to lower Poshmark's shipping fees, showcasing the power of community engagement.

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Kaboodle's Monetization and Advertising Strategy

Kaboodle's monetization strategy primarily revolved around advertising. The platform allowed big companies to advertise across various sections. However, the advertisement placements led to user experience issues with multiple banner ads on a single page, impacting engagement.

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