On this episode, we talk with Sasha Siddhartha, Co-Founder and CTO of Thrive Market, delving into the growth, strategies and technological innovations propelling the e-commerce grocery platform. We discuss the shift in consumer behavior, the emphasis on personalized shopping experiences and how AI and large language models are setting the stage for a revolutionary leap in online retail. Key Takeaways: (03:59) Membership advantages include better cash flow and opportunities for reinvestment. (07:08) Initial funding and marketing from health influencers instead of traditional VCs. (15:06) A membership model is crucial for maintaining low prices and encouraging a sense of investment and community among users. (18:06) Engagement and loyalty are measured by monitoring order frequency, basket size and renewal rates, with a notable consistent activity from initial user groups. (24:48) Custom tech development has been vital for meeting specific operational needs. (28:18) Evolving tech from a single system to flexible microservices for greater agility. (34:19) Language models are set to refine customer interactions with intuitive product suggestions. Resources Mentioned: Sasha Siddhartha - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashasiddhartha/ Thrive Market | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivemarket/ Thrive Market | Website - https://thrivemarket.com/ Ready to get started with Rebar? Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today. #SaaS #Subscriptions #SubscriptionBusiness #CustomerChurn #SubscriptionService
On this episode, we talk with Sasha Siddhartha, Co-Founder and CTO of Thrive Market, delving into the growth, strategies and technological innovations propelling the e-commerce grocery platform. We discuss the shift in consumer behavior, the emphasis on personalized shopping experiences and how AI and large language models are setting the stage for a revolutionary leap in online retail.
Key Takeaways:
(03:59) Membership advantages include better cash flow and opportunities for reinvestment.
(07:08) Initial funding and marketing from health influencers instead of traditional VCs.
(15:06) A membership model is crucial for maintaining low prices and encouraging a sense of investment and community among users.
(18:06) Engagement and loyalty are measured by monitoring order frequency, basket size and renewal rates, with a notable consistent activity from initial user groups.
(24:48) Custom tech development has been vital for meeting specific operational needs.
(28:18) Evolving tech from a single system to flexible microservices for greater agility.
(34:19) Language models are set to refine customer interactions with intuitive product suggestions.
Resources Mentioned:
Sasha Siddhartha -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashasiddhartha/
Thrive Market | LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivemarket/
Thrive Market | Website -
https://thrivemarket.com/
Rebar Technology | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebar-technology/
Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.
#SaaS #Subscriptions #SubscriptionBusiness #CustomerChurn #SubscriptionService