Thomas Plantenga
CEO of Vinted, a rapidly growing online marketplace for secondhand clothing. Previously worked with organizations such as Bookaboat, OLX, and FJLabs.
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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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Jun 19, 2025 • 43min
Vinted CEO Thomas Plantenga: ‘Vinted is not a company that’s going to exit’
Thomas Plantenga, CEO of Vinted, the thriving secondhand marketplace, discusses the company's exciting growth and its commitment to making secondhand the first choice for consumers. He shares insights about Vinted's expansion into logistics, payment solutions, and its new investment arm, Vinted Ventures. Thomas emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement to stay ahead of competitors and explores the evolving secondhand market, along with his vision for fostering collaboration within the industry.
