{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Two-Sided - The Marketplace Podcast","title":"S3E03 - What turns a good marketplace into a great marketplace? - Andrew Blachman (Marketplace Capital)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/05841f1e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2195,"description":"In this episode, Andrew Blachman, co-founder of Marketplace Capital, shares his wealth of experience in building and investing in online marketplaces. As an operator turned investor, he reveals valuable insights for aspiring marketplace founders.Highlights:The importance of creating new market opportunities: Andrew explains how successful marketplaces unlock new supply or demand that didn’t exist before, like Airbnb did for short-term rentals.Why building traction before raising capital is key: He shares advice on how to validate your marketplace idea and gain traction without relying on funding too early.The impact of AI on the future of marketplaces: Andrew discusses how AI can enhance marketplace experiences, making connections more efficient and improving customer satisfaction.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2sUV-KA0SuxUX2rjDCp574Ny1ysOoBLJral55QbRsOc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwMjI4LzE1OTEz/NjM4MzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}