Amazon faces competition from Chinese e-commerce giant Temu as they battle over market dominance in the US. Timu's aggressive marketing strategy, cheap unbranded products, and innovative business model challenge Amazon's position. Insights from Etsy's CEO shed light on the competitive landscape of e-commerce. Additionally, the hosts discuss the unexpected crow population boom in downtown Portland, drawing humorous parallels to the competitive dynamics between Temu and Amazon.

Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, shares the challenges faced by Etsy and how they successfully turned the company around. He discusses crisis management, the challenges of being CEO of Skype, navigating internal culture, Etsy's commission increase, and leadership lessons.

Josh Silverman, CEO of Windfall Bio, discusses using methane-eating bacteria to combat climate change. Topics include sustainable solutions for farmers, optimizing methane capture in cattle farming, and scaling up bacteria production. The importance of collective action and industry responsibility in addressing climate change is also emphasized.

Josh Silverman, CEO of Windfall Bio, discusses the use of methane-eating microbes to tackle the problem of atmospheric methane. They explore the challenges of capturing and controlling methane emissions and the role of these microbes in fixing nitrogen and increasing food supply. The podcast also delves into the process of using methane-eating microbes to reduce emissions in dairy farms and the value of methane capture for industries.

Etsy CEO Josh Silverman discusses AI's impact on consumer experiences, enhancing search and empowering creative entrepreneurs at Etsy. They explore the challenges of AI in creative marketplaces, Etsy's engineering culture, and the future of AI in online shopping. Josh's journey through technology companies, including founding Evite, provides valuable insights into the integration of AI in commerce.