a16z Podcast

The Next Wave of Marketplace Startups

Episode Summary

with @conniechan @DCoolican @jeff_jordan @laurenmurrow and @sriramk Marketplaces encompass a huge swath of services we use every day, from grocery delivery to online shopping to remote learning. Which marketplace companies are on a tear and which are locked in close competition? Which categories are poised for growth, and which may make a comeback? In this episode, we discuss the post-pandemic outlook for marketplaces—based on data from the Marketplace 100—and the most promising companies and categories on the rise.

Episode Notes

In the tech world, marketplaces are a hot topic. That term—marketplace—encompasses a huge swath of services we use every day, from grocery delivery to online shopping to remote learning. How have marketplace dynamics changed since pre-pandemic, and what COVID-propelled consumer behaviors will persist into 2021 and beyond?  

In this episode, we discuss the most promising marketplace companies and categories on the rise, based on data from the Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest and fastest-growing consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies.

The report provides rich fodder for looking ahead at the future of marketplaces: Which companies are on a tear and which are locked in close competition? Which marketplace categories are poised for growth, and which may make a comeback? Host Lauren Murrow is joined by a16z consumer team partners Connie Chan, D’Arcy Coolican, Jeff Jordan, and Sriram Krishnan.