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Commerce Famous

Hosted ByBen Marks

Commerce Famous is a bi-weekly podcast series seeking to bring clarity and objectivity into the commerce platform space. In every episode, open commerce evangelist and podcast host Ben Marks is joined by guests who live and breathe ecommerce and retail and are therefore uniquely able to offer well respected and at times controversial insights, drawing on decades of experience. While their names and faces might not be recognized on the street, each guest is, in their own right, “famous for commerce”, or: Commerce Famous.

Commerce Famous Podcast | 028 | Jim Herbert | Reflections on BigCommerce, Patchworks and beyond

In this episode of Commerce Famous, host Ben Marks sits down with Jim Herbert, the CEO of Patchworks, at Shoptalk EU in Barcelona. Jim shares insights from his extensive career in digital commerce, including his time as Senior Vice President of BigCommerce EMEA and his transition to leading Patchworks.
They discuss the evolution of ecommerce technology, the growing importance of integration platforms, and how Patchworks is simplifying complex workflows with their innovative solutions. Jim also dives into the challenges of scaling businesses in Europe, the role of AI and low-code solutions in the ecommerce space, and what the future holds for platforms like Patchworks in a rapidly changing industry.
Whether you’re interested in ecommerce technology, integrations, or leadership in digital business, this conversation offers valuable insights from a true industry veteran.

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