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Join Matt (@mattverlaque) as he sits down with Adii Pienaar (@adii), founder of WooCommerce, Conversio and Cogsy, which led to multiple successful exits.
π In this episode we dive deep into...
β‘ How the e-commerce industry has gone through phases of platform development, marketing and acquisition, and is currently focused on operational challenges and logistics.
β‘ How finding the right co-founder involves aligning values and creating a space for open communication and growth.
β‘ The future of e-commerce may involve more personalization through AI and LLMs, as well as the potential for self-hosted solutions to address privacy concerns.
Timestamps
00:00 The Story Behind 'Adii Rockstar' and WooThemes
04:18 Democratizing the Power of WordPress in E-commerce
11:37 The Evolution of the E-commerce Industry
23:14 The Future of E-commerce: Personalization and Self-Hosted Solutions
29:53 Changing Consumer Behavior and the Rise of Conscious Consumption
35:24 Bundling and Unbundling in Business
37:25 The Importance of Team and Culture
45:30 Finding the Right Co-founder
54:46 Creating a Transparent and Asynchronous Work Environment
01:01:38 Achieving Life Profitability
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