Alex Taussig

General Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, co-leading the firm's consumer investment team. His portfolio includes companies like Vinted, Faire, and Daily Harvest.

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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 14min

20VC: The Ultimate Guide to Scaling Marketplaces, Why Rule of 40 and EBITDA Optimisation is BS, How Founders & VCs Should Approach Market Sizing and Outcome Scenario Planning and Why Europe is Failing with Vinted CEO, Thomas Plantenga & Alex Taussig

Thomas Plantenga, CEO of Vinted, and Alex Taussig, General Partner at Lightspeed, dive into the intricacies of scaling marketplaces. Thomas shares why he hesitated to take the CEO role and his insights on marketplace growth metrics. They debunk the 'Rule of 40' and label EBITDA optimization as misguided. The duo explores Europe's startup hurdles and discusses strategic market selection for expansion, emphasizing the critical importance of user engagement and market conditions. Join them for a candid chat on the future of secondhand fashion!

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