“Will LLM’s Give Amazon Serious Competition?” with Scot Wingo

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Jul 24, 2025

In this conversation with Scot Wingo, former co-founder of Channel Advisors and current host of Retail Gentic, the discussion dives into the significant impact of AI on e-commerce. They explore how large language models might challenge Amazon's dominance and change consumer shopping habits. Scot shares insights on the evolving advertising landscape and the struggles vendors face with Amazon's profit-driven strategies. The episode blends humor with serious analysis, offering practical tips for brands navigating this shifting retail terrain.

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ANECDOTE

A 2014 Meeting That Shaped A Career

Scott Ohsman recalls Scot Wingo spending hours teaching him marketplace technical details in 2014.
That meeting directly influenced Scott's product work and podcasting trajectory.

ANECDOTE

ChannelAdvisor Roots Shaped Refi Thesis

Scot Wingo recounts founding Channelvisor in 2001 and watching marketplaces emerge over many years.
That history shaped his belief he can build a next‑gen platform for AI-driven marketplaces.

INSIGHT

LLMs Are Poised To Become Marketplaces

Scot Wingo predicts LLMs will evolve into marketplaces because they capture user mindshare.
He expects major AI players to monetize commerce like search and marketplaces do today.

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