If European B2C online marketplaces are part of your daily business, then the Marketplace Universe is the right place for you. Here, we create a unique community which connects brands, retailers, service providers and marketplaces. We educate, communicate, consult and connect all marketplace people. We provide you with exclusive insights, unforgettable industry events, new talents and job possibilities. We are the keymasters to the Marketplace Universe – may we open the doors for you?
Yours,
Ingrid and Valerie
Founders of Marketplace Universe
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Watch Valerie’s full talk on our Marketplace Country Quadrants here.
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The marketplace business is changing at such a rapid pace that it’s almost impossible to keep up all by yourself. Luckily there are people like Ingrid & Valerie who make my life a little easier with their tireless searching (& finding) of the latest, hottest shit. But not only do I stay up-to-date with the help of the various formats of the Marketplace Universe, much more relevant for me are the personal contacts that have already been made. We are all never getting tired of saying “platform business is people business” and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ingrid & Valerie once again for the connections they have made possible. Whether it’s at events, by email, in the podcast or via LinkedIn – these two absolute power women always have a listening ear and at least one good tip or anecdote at hand. I am more than excited to see what else they will come up with.
A big thank you to you, Ingrid, for the contribution you have made to my personal marketplace learning journey! From the inspiration at your Marketplace Conventions, to great contacts from the industry, to the continuous thirst for more knowledge and entertainment in the podcast together with Valerie. Thank you!
“Marketplace Universe” offers a platform to inform people interested in the marketplace world through podcasts and newsletters. The marketplace quadrants, which provide a comprehensive overview of the most important online marketplaces in Europe, are particularly valuable. The platform also promotes networking within the industry through webinars and live events. This mix of up-to-date information and networking opportunities makes “Marketplace Universe” an important resource for anyone working in the online marketplace sector.
What I appreciate about MU are the precise and substantial info drops such as the quadrant graphics on Linkedin or in the newsletter. I’m always up to date and don’t miss anything.
Marketplace Universe: THE voice for EVERYONE in the marketplace scene. Ingrid and Valerie bring the marketplace community together, provide them with facts and figures and help to create a sense of WE in the marketplace world – whether brand, retailer, platform or service provider – Marketplace Universe is the voice for all of us!
Nils Kernchen, previously Head of Business at ManoMano and most recently part of the founding team at yachting marketplace Yachtneeds, has joined ChannelMojo as Commercial Director. Philipp Ludewig leaves Redcare Pharmacy to join marketplace agency Movesell as Director of Operations. Sahiba Sachdeva joins L'Oréal as E-Commerce Director - Amazon, after eight years at Reckitt.
PInki Choudury has joined Roman Originals as Chief Product Officer. Her mission: build a new fashion marketplace. Hannah Hardiman makes the jump from eBay UK to Walmart, taking on the role of Director of Acceleration, Global Marketplace, in London. Andreas Roth took over a new position as Head of International Marketplaces Amazon at Medion AG.
Pierre-Yves Delforge has advanced to Vice President Vendor Management at zooplus. Michael Hartmann, the driving force behind the Amazon success of German gardening brand Gardena, left the company after more than eight years. He joined NBG EDV as Senior Head of E-Commerce. Radha Patel has left B&Q to join Temu in London as Senior Business Development Manager.
The marketplace industry listens to us: 1.5 million impressions per year on LinkedIn and a dedicated following of 17,000 people. High engagement rates. More than 3.000 Newsletter subscriber …
This is our Marketplace Universe!
Ingrid Lommer and Valerie Dichtl
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