Manish Chandra (Founder & CEO) shares The Poshmark Story
In this episode, Manish Chandra, founder of Poshmark, joins James Currier to discuss his experience building and scaling Poshmark. They delve into overcoming operational challenges, the importance of social commerce, and the company's unique business philosophy. The conversation also touches on fundraising, team development, and Poshmark's future plans.
Key Points
- Manish Chandra's childhood experiences in India, moving frequently due to his father's job as a judge and spending time in bustling marketplaces, contributed to his adaptability and understanding of the world of commerce.
- Poshmark's growth strategy included simplifying the selling process for users by developing a unique shipping label with USPS, creating a straightforward payment system, and eventually handling sales tax collection on behalf of sellers.
- The company's focus on social commerce and community-building, through features like Posh Parties and the absence of public seller ratings, has been fundamental to Poshmark's success and user engagement.
They were rejected by 200+ investors. They were turned down by every single payment processor in the country. They discovered they were in violation of USPS regulations, and almost ran out of money.
Yet today, Poshmark is one of the most successful marketplaces of all time.
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