Marketplaces are notoriously amongst the most difficult businesses to start and scale. So if you're a founder in the space where do you start? It was great sitting down with Vish Burgul CEO and Co-Founder of bndle, a leading AI-powered marketplace that connects modern families with thousands of independent children's brands. Vish is a truly inspirng entrepreneur having started the business out of personal frustration when having his first child during Covid. We discussed: - Bndle's story - what inspired him to start the business and the problem they are looking to solve - The benefits of joining an accelerator programme - How to navigate being a founder in a challenging market environment - Solving the inherent the 'chicken and egg' challenge that comes with marketplaces - The future of ecommerce and his top predictions for the space The full episode will be released in our newsletter next Friday.
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