Podcast appearances and mentions of josh silverman

"My wife and I traveled to Seville on my honeymoon and saw Flamenco. I even created field recordings of Flamenco while there. But I never did anything with the recording, though I've thought about it quite often. When it showed up on the list of possible sounds to remix for Sonic Heritage, it felt like that sound chose me. "Musically my goal was to keep the essence of the original piece intact while using a more traditional LoFi song structure. But rather than modernize the tune and strip away the history in the art form, I tried used atmospherics and subtle instrumentation to enhance the otherworldliness of the live sound captured by Stuart in the original recording." La Carboneria, Seville reimagined by Josh Silverman. IMAGE: Benjamín Núñez González, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Etsy was on the brink of collapse in 2017—its stock plummeting, cash reserves dwindling, and analysts predicting its demise. Enter Josh Silverman, a turnaround expert with a track record from Evite, eBay, and Skype. As Etsy's CEO, Josh focused the team on one key metric, sparking a stunning recovery. How did he transform a failing creative marketplace into a thriving powerhouse? In this conversation from 2020, Guy and Josh dive into the success factors of the Etsy turnaround, as well as the key moments in Josh's leadership journey.

Guest: Josh Silverman, CEO of EtsyWhen Josh Silverman joined the board of Etsy, he had one condition: “Don't ask me to the be the CEO.” And technically, they didn't ask. One day, he got a phone call informing him the board had elected him as the new CEO, just days before an earnings miss. He knew the odds were against him — layoffs would be necessary, and “I was going to have to be the villain” — but decided to say yes out of a sense of duty to Etsy's users and workers. “If I can be helpful, I have a responsibility to do it,” Josh says.Chapters:(00:55) - Energy management (02:42) - Meetings (09:56) - Etsy's strategy (13:36) - Learning to delegate (17:10) - Setting an example (24:17) - Evite's rise and fall (27:46) - Self vs. company (30:22) - Legacy (34:21) - Control and agency (37:44) - Joining Etsy's board (40:40) - Becoming CEO (46:16) - Culture shock (48:09) - “We need you, trust us” (51:25) - eBay and Skype (57:15) - Pushed out (01:00:40) - Accountability and family (01:03:53) - Time horizons (01:05:55) - Gen AI-supported art (01:08:29) - Who Etsy is hiring and what “grit” means to Josh Mentioned in this episode: Ken Chenault and American Express, Nick Daniel, Rachana Kumar, Ticketmaster and IAC, Etsy Studios, Silverlake, Shopping.com, Google, Microsoft, and Austin City Limits. Links:Connect with JoshLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com Learn more about Kleiner PerkinsThis episode was edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm

For most employee advocacy program leaders, you likely don't have the luxury of walking by each colleague's desk to train them on advocacy. So, how can we keep advocates engaged when part of a global or fully remote team? In this episode of Behind the Post, we sit down with Josh Silverman, the Social Media and Digital Coordinator at Pontoon Solutions, to uncover how he's built an employee advocacy program that truly resonates across continents and time zones.  With colleagues scattered around the world, Josh had to get creative to keep everyone engaged. From on-demand training videos (now trimmed to a super-efficient 7 minutes) to anonymous surveys that gather valuable feedback, he's developed strategies that make it easy for employees to confidently share company content—even without the benefit of face-to-face training and interaction. One standout story? One of Josh's advocates saw an incredible 600% growth in their LinkedIn network in just a year, simply by consistently sharing valuable content with their network. Tune in to hear Josh's top tips for training advocates, building their confidence on social media, curating engaging content, and sustaining excitement for the program over time. Hot Topics: Creative ways to engage a global, remote team of advocates Tips for sustaining engagement and excitement over time Solutions for training advocates across different time zones

For almost 20 years, Etsy has been a popular website for handmade and specialized goods on the internet. But as the company grew, many current and former sellers say the platform has changed and is now full of mass-produced goods. They've also complained about increased seller fees. The CEO, Josh Silverman, responds, saying Etsy is still true to its original mission to keep commerce ‘human.'  Further Listening: - What's Behind Amazon's Review Problem  - The Resurrection of Abercrombie & Fitch  Further Reading: - Temu's U.S. Entry Is an Orange Flag for Etsy  - Etsy to Cut 11% of Marketplace Workforce in Restructuring  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In unserer neuesten Folge des Kassenklingeln-Podcasts erfährst du, wie Etsy mit den neuen Änderungen seinen Fokus auf handgemachte Produkte stärkt. CEO Josh Silverman hat spannende Neuerungen angekündigt, die du kennen solltest! Was darfst du auf Etsy verkaufen? Es gibt Änderungen, die dich interessieren werden. Highlights der Episode: Neue Kategoriestruktur: Entdecke, wie du deine Produkte besser präsentierst und Etsy's Rückkehr zu seinen Wurzeln nutzt. Aktualisierte Bildrichtlinien: Lerne die neuen Anforderungen für Produktfotos und die richtige Nutzung von Mockups. KI-Nutzung: Erfahre, wie du KI kreativ einsetzen kannst, ohne die Richtlinien zu verletzen. Nutze diese Änderungen, um deinen Etsy-Shop erfolgreicher zu machen und dich von der Konkurrenz abzuheben. Hör rein und lass die Kassen klingeln!

This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Coda. Coda empowers your startup by bringing words, tables, and teams together. Strategize, plan, and track goals effectively with all your valuable data in one place. Go to https://www.coda.io/twist to get started for FREE and get 6 free months of the Team plan. Intercom. Intercom's AI-first service is the best thing to happen to your customers since you. TWIST listeners can get 90% off Intercom's platform at https://www.intercom.com/twist Micro1. Micro1 is an AI recruitment engine to hire world class engineers fast. Visit https://www.micro1.ai/twist to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire. * Todays show: Etsy's Josh Silverman joins Jason to discuss the marketplace business model (2:54), UX challenges (4:58), company operations during the pandemic (36:57), AI's impact on team size (50:56), and more! * Timestamps: (0:00) Etsy's Josh Silverman joins Jason (2:54) The marketplace business model and Etsy's growth (4:58) Maintaining Etsy's unique marketplace and UX challenges (10:34) Defining handmade and GenAI art on Etsy (11:53) Coda - Empower your startup with Coda's Team plan for free—get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist (13:18) Preventing inauthentic sellers and the seller approval process (20:14) Etsy's star seller program and the importance of artisanal items (26:26) Intercom - TWIST listeners can get 90% off Intercom's platform at https://www.intercom.com/twist (27:55) Durable products, warranties, and customer loyalty (35:47) Micro1 - Visit https://www.micro1.ai/twist to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire. (36:57) Company operations during the pandemic and efficiency era (44:11) Global talent, remote work, and productivity at Etsy (50:56) AI's impact on team size, productivity, and customer support (55:10) SEO strategies, organic traffic, and handling IP issues * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/ Check out the TWIST500: twist500.com * Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Follow Josh: X: https://x.com/jgsilverman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasilverman * Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis * Thank you to our partners: (11:53) Coda - Empower your startup with Coda's Team plan for free—get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist (26:26) Intercom - TWIST listeners can get 90% off Intercom's platform at https://www.intercom.com/twist (35:47) Micro1 - Visit https://www.micro1.ai/twist to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire. * Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland * Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Did you hear Etsy's big announcement about the restructuring of what we're allowed to sell? I'll walk you through it in today's show along with the final word on mockups AND AI art. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Survey for In Demand products and niches (super short!): https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Etsy-Opportunities-Survey/tt-FZlNA   ULTRA Beginner Group Coaching Wait list: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ultra-beginner   Grant Cardone – 10x youtube channel—Undercover Billionaire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvFfdMzfknA&list=PL2lyzalj6PHWJ2hBQ1jGOtoNBw_KqNSkO   Micro Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50     Etsy's Announcement: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1276491338090?ref=handbook CEO Josh Silverman's Announcement Video: https://youtu.be/97vQbbeDv5Y?si=2j6lm8TJAPpmwz-9   4 Categories: Made by a Seller: https://www.etsy.com/legal/creativity#made Designed by a Seller: https://www.etsy.com/legal/creativity#designed Handpicked by a seller: https://www.etsy.com/legal/creativity#handpicked Sourced by a Seller: https://www.etsy.com/legal/creativity#sourced   Listing Image Requirements: https://www.etsy.com/legal/policy/listing-image-requirements/253962679005?ref=list Etsy's stance on AI: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1275449912004   Etsy Up--- Etsy's free virtual conference on September 10 RSVP now: https://sellerevents.etsy.com/etsy-up/   **Submit questions for Attorney Paige Hulse: https://lizziesmiley.surveysparrow.com/s/Questions-for-Paige-Hulse/tt-p7XWogS7f8WhVFMn8WX935    CURRENT EVENTS:  ⭐Apply to be a Podcast Guest: https://bit.ly/48hFD8X Did you miss the Micro Niche Magic SEO Masterclass? Get the recording PLUS my Etsy SEO Workshop: ➡️ Micro-Niche Magic Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/micro-niche-magic Save $50 with the code SAVE50   ➡️ Grab the A.I. Digital Product Workshop for Mockups: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ai-workshop  Save $50 with the code YT50   ---------------------------------------------  e Etsy coaching session with Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/coaching Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff   FREE ETSY MASTERCLASS: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/masterclass FREE PDF DOWNLOAD: “4 Strategies I Used to Grow My Etsy Shop from $25 to $6000k/month”: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/site/4-strategies-opt-in   Grab my UPDATED Etsy Course for physical product sellers: “Listings that Sell 2.0” and learn how to skyrocket your Etsy business: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell    ----- HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howtosellyourstuff/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/138             THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listings that Sell 2.0 Learn all the secrets to build a 6 figure physical product shop with my flagship course Listings that Sell 2.0: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/etsy-listings-that-sell AND Do you use special fonts, graphics, svgs, or other digital goods to create your products or run your Etsy business? You NEED Creative Fabrica! Creative Fabrica is a website where you can access UNLIMITED digital goods for just $9 per month. They have over 6 MILLION fonts, graphics, and other digital resources that you will gain full access to. (It's essentially the top Etsy seller's best kept secret!) AND on top of all that Creative Fabrica discovered this podcast and reached out to me because they wanted to offer you guys a special little perk: you can now get a one-month free trial for up to 10 product downloads to test drive it and see if it's a good fit for you. Learn more at: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/creative   *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure

Welcome back to the PODCast!Can combining In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A lead to the ultimate 4th of July feast? Join Josiah and Travis as they recount their holiday adventures filled with quirky food experiments, pickleball matches, and dazzling fireworks. While Josiah enjoyed a fun-filled weekend, Travis shares his unfortunate tale of dealing with a back injury that almost sidelined his plans. Despite the setback, he persevered and managed to join some of the family activities, adding a touch of resilience to the festive (yet way too drawn out) stories.That said, none of you came to the podcast for any of that.

Human creativity and AI are often characterized as being at odds with each other. But as the capabilities of AI grow, so too grow the possibilities for empowering humans in creative endeavors. This week on Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano speaks with Etsy CEO Josh Silverman about the integration and impact of AI technologies in enhancing the consumer and seller experiences. He shares insights into his journey of scaling technology companies and the evolution of internet technologies, starting with founding Evite. Michael asks Josh how Etsy uses generative AI to keep human connection in commerce and empowering sellers and consumers. Josh shares the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in creative marketplaces, Etsy's engineering culture, and the future of AI in enhancing online shopping experiences. Josh Silverman previously served as President of Consumer Products and Services at American Express, CEO of Skype, and CEO of shopping.com, and he held various executive roles at eBay. Josh also co-founded Evite, Inc. where he also served as the company's CEO. He is currently on the board of directors of Shake Shack.  Episode Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:24) Josh Silverman's Career Spanning The Evolution of Technology: from Internet to AI(06:16) Etsy's Mission and AI Integration(08:36) Enhancing Etsy's Search and Discovery with AI(15:27) Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs & SMBs with AI(16:10) Balancing AI Innovation with Etsy's Human-Centric Mission(20:51) Etsy's Engineering Culture and Democratizing Machine Learning(25:26) Audience Q&A: Creativity, AI Challenges, and Consumer Expectations(32:57) Closing remarks Stay in touch: ⁠www.lsvp.com⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/⁠ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: ⁠generativenow.co⁠ Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see ⁠lsvp.com/legal⁠.

Etsy recently reported its earnings results, generating noteworthy discussions among shareholders and market analysts. During the earnings call, Etsy's CEO, Josh Silverman, elucidated the company's strategic direction: "We're focused on creating cleaner shopping aisles for buyers. All too often, when you visit Etsy, your search is cluttered, showing you too many items that feel very similar, increasing cognitive load while failing to highlight the incredible diversity that is a towering strength for Etsy." Clear from this statement, Etsy is committed to ameliorating the user experience by enhancing navigability and showcasing product diversity.In Q1 2024, Etsy experienced a 3.7% decline in gross merchandise sales (GMS) compared to the previous year. Despite this setback, the company's revenue increased by 0.8%, totaling $646 million. The company also held its active buyer count steady at approximately 92 million.According to Etsy's earnings call, their growth strategies were introduced to augment the user experience and improve product visibility. Among these is Gift Mode, a feature aimed at pioneering unique gifting ideas and propelling Etsy to lead in gift-oriented e-commerce. Additional implementations have led to a slight increase in Q1 gifting GMS year on year.Etsy is also investing efforts to enhance its product curation and organization strategies, with the goal to secure high-quality listings and photography, competitive shipping prices, and reliable customer reviews. A significant aspect of these initiatives is the implementation of machine learning models to better the search and discovery aspects of the platform. As confirmed in the earnings report, these technological improvements have led to a 20% rise in the number of experiments run per engineer.However, as acknowledged during the earnings call, the broader e-commerce sector faces issues due to a decrease in consumer sentiment, driven by the increased cost of living and reduced discretionary spending. Etsy highlighted the necessity to maneuver through unfavorable economic conditions in key markets such as the U.K. and Germany.Looking ahead to 2024, Etsy has identified strategic objectives centered around simplifying the discovery of unique products, raising deal awareness, and enhancing user convenience. By merging quality focus with artificial intelligence, Etsy aims to fine-tune inventory presentation and understand buyer preferences more accurately.In discussing future plans during the earnings call, Etsy announced a loyalty program set to launch in 2024. The company stated that the initiative is intended to increase purchase frequency among occasional shoppers.Addressing Etsy's recent financial performance, CEO Josh Silverman stated: "We haven't spent an enormous amount of time trying to dissect something that ultimately was just a timing shift. But that's what it was." This comment points to the company's focus on long-term strategies over short-term hiccups.Analyzing Etsy's Q1 2024, it's notable that the company is actively implementing diverse initiatives aimed at enhancing client experiences, distinguishing its offerings, and investing in quality and technology. However, despite Etsy's proactive stance, the current economic situation and fluctuating consumer sentiment present challenges. Moving forward, it will be imperative for Etsy to efficiently navigate these obstacles to maintain sustainable growth. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

Amazon started with a plan to disrupt bookselling. It sold cheap books online, delivering them straight to customers' homes. Three decades later it employs a million people in America and owns one hundred warehouses, each stocked with millions of products. More than a third of the US e-commerce market flows through it. Now, another company has spied an opportunity to disrupt Amazon: Temu. The Chinese e-commerce giant wants to undercut its US rival, delivering impossibly cheap stuff to Americans straight from factories in China. How worried should Amazon be?Hosts: Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird, Tom Lee-Devlin. Guests: Wendy Woloson of Rutgers University-Camden; Mark Shmulik of Bernstein; Michael Morton, an e-commerce analyst at MoffettNathanson; and Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon started with a plan to disrupt bookselling. It sold cheap books online, delivering them straight to customers' homes. Three decades later it employs a million people in America and owns one hundred warehouses, each stocked with millions of products. More than a third of the US e-commerce market flows through it. Now, another company has spied an opportunity to disrupt Amazon: Temu. The Chinese e-commerce giant wants to undercut its US rival, delivering impossibly cheap stuff to Americans straight from factories in China. How worried should Amazon be?Hosts: Alice Fulwood, Mike Bird, Tom Lee-Devlin. Guests: Wendy Woloson of Rutgers University-Camden; Mark Shmulik of Bernstein; Michael Morton, an e-commerce analyst at MoffettNathanson; and Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy.Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Etsy, the online seller of handmade and vintage goods, was founded as an alternative to mass-manufactured products. The company grew substantially in its first decade but remained unprofitable. When Etsy went public, stakeholders demanded a new level of financial returns and accountability. But the company continued to struggle to contain costs—until a new CEO arrived with a plan for a purpose-driven turnaround. In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati discusses his case, “Etsy: Crafting a Turnaround to Save the Business and Its Soul,” which explores how CEO Josh Silverman made Etsy profitable by rediscovering the company's commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Gulati discusses the difficult choices Silverman made in the early days of his tenure, like laying off employees for the first time ever at Etsy, and how he worked to regain trust with employees. He also explains why Silverman prioritized improving the user experience for buyers on Etsy's website. Gulati is the author of the book Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies. Key episode topics include: leadership, change management, organizational culture, organizational transformation, strategy, retail and consumer goods, online retail, purpose, sustainability. HBR On Leadership curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock the best in those around you. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original Cold Call episode: How Etsy Found Its Purpose and Crafted a Turnaround (2022)· Find more episodes of Cold Call· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>

Description: Nick and Josh Silverman, the CEO of Windfall Bio, discuss his companies novel methane utilization technologies while casting a wide net across the climate tech ecosystem to discuss dynamics inherent to the methane ‘story' as a whole and why methane mitigation deserves more attention from stakeholders across climate and energy (as well as listeners like you)Why methane in general deserves a lot more attention in climate circlesWhy methane hasn't gotten more attention until now A novel way to use methane on Earth, keeping it out of the atmosphereDon't miss out on this podcast if you're interested in learning more about the state of climate tech, methane mitigation, energy, and more! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Google, or your favorite podcast platform to catch all the latest episodes.00:01:57 - Needed Nuance in Climate Discussions and Methane's Role00:04:04 - Reversing Climate Change with Methane Reduction00:09:06 - Using Methane as a Feedstock00:14:37 - Windfall Bio's Business Model and Go-to-Market Strategy00:19:31 - Customizing Solutions for Different Methane Sources00:25:17 - The Self-Sustaining Business Model of Windfall Bio00:26:34 - The Importance of Sustainability in Business00:31:11 - The Persistence of Methane Emissions Despite Its Value00:34:12 - Case Study: Methane Mitigation on a Dairy Farm00:44:13 - The Need for a Broader Focus Beyond CO2 in Climate Action00:49:24 - The Positive Movement in Methane Regulation and AwarenessLearn more about Windfall Bio on their website: https://www.windfall.bio/If you love listening to The Keep Cool Show, please leave me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/keepcoolThank you so much! Plus, stay up-to-date on all things Keep Cool here: https://keepcool.co/ and follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvanosdol and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasvanosdol/

Welcome to this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet. Today, Dylan is joined by Josh Silverman, CEO of Windfall Bio, a green company dedicated to eliminating methane from the environment and food production. Join them as they discuss the innovative use of methane-eating bacteria and hardware to tackle global warming. Learn about the economic and climate benefits of Windfall Bio's solutions for farmers and the potential to remove methane from the atmosphere. Discover the challenges of working with farmers, the scalability of their hardware technology, and the importance of collective action in addressing climate change. Josh is a resident of Sunnyville, in America.

Josh Silverman built Evite and turned around eBay. Then, in 2017, Etsy came calling. The online marketplace for creative goods was in deep trouble. Growth had plateaued and the company was on the verge of being sold. Josh stepped in as CEO and got the team focused on one simple metric that made all the difference. Originally published in 2020.

In this episode of The Synopsis, we cover everything from Etsy's founding history and early strategic errors to how Josh Silverman quickly reaccelerated growth and improved profitability after several years of sagging performance. We dovetail into what makes the platform unique and how Etsy has been able to succeed where both eBay and Amazon failed. We draw on Speedwell's 79 page report to teach not just about Etsy, but also help investors learn about how great CEOs run a business.     -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Show Notes   (0:00) Intro (0:54) Founding History (3:01) Where the Name “Etsy” Comes From (6:45) Issues with Founder Robert Kalin (10:45) New CEO, The Chad Dickerson Era (14:02) Foolish Endeavors (19:48) Turning Around Etsy, Josh Silverman Appointed CEO (25:29) Identifying Where Etsy Can Improve, Initiatives to Improve the Buyer Experience (35:40) Etsy Advertising, A Fumble Recovered (41:16) How Etsy Makes Money (44:41) Covid Ecommerce Boom, 2021 Bull Market, Metric Distortions (51:09) Changing Buyer Behavior, Improving Frequency  (59:21) International Opportunity (1:03:03) Capital Allocation, Acquisitions (1:12:07) ROIC (1:14:22) Competition, Take-Rates (1:26:56) Pre-Mortem   -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Purchase Speedwell's full 79 page ETSY research report here: https://speedwellresearch.com/2023/09/28/etsy-deep-dive/   Speedwell's free newsletter: https://speedwellsnippets.substack.com/   More on Speedwell: https://speedwellsnippets.substack.com/p/speedwell-research-process-and-philosophy   Twitter: @Speedwell_LLC Threads: @speedwell_research Email us at info@speedwellresearch.com for any questions, comments, or feedback -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Disclaimer Nothing in this podcast is investment advice nor should be construed as such. At the time of publishing, one or more contributors to the podcast had a position in ETSY. Furthermore, accounts one or more contributors advise on may also have a position in ETSY. This may change without notice. Please see our full disclaimers here:  https://speedwellresearch.com/disclaimer/

Josh Silverman is the CEO and founder of Windfall Bio, which transforms methane into nitrogen-rich organic soil nutrients using naturally occurring methane-eating microbes. With a strong background in biotechnology, Josh has founded multiple successful ventures in the field, raising over $300 million in equity financing and generating a cumulative exit value exceeding $1.7 billion.After co-founding Calysta, a cellular agriculture company that converts methane into sources of protein for livestock and other food ingredients, Josh turned his attention to other ways to tackle the problem of atmospheric methane, which led him to start Windfall. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gets the bulk of attention in the greenhouse gas removal space, but methane is responsible for a significant portion of the planetary warming that we are experiencing. Methane is up to 80 times more potent than CO2 from a heat-trapping perspective and is significantly more diffuse than CO2 in the atmosphere, making it challenging to capture or remove it once released. While there are growing sources of anthropogenic methane released via natural gas infrastructure, livestock, rice cultivation, as well as landfills and waste processing, there are also significant naturally occurring pockets of methane released in the oceans and arctic tundra, which are likely to only increase on a warming planet, a case study in feedback loops leading to climate change tipping points.Josh and Cody dive into the problem of methane, as well as Windfall's solution and how Josh has grown the business. They also cover Josh's background and experience in the space. The MCJ Collective Venture Fund is a proud investor in Windfall, and we're grateful to Leron Gidig at EDF for introducing us to Josh as part of EDF's Climate Tech Convening event in the fall of 2022.  In this episode, we cover: [03:41]: CO2 vs. methane attention and short-term impact[06:03]: Methane breakdown into CO2 over time[07:18]: Sources of methane: natural and human-created[09:16]: Challenges with methane release and feedback loops[11:49]: Diffuse methane release sources like rice farming[12:58]: Connections to biological CDR solutions[14:46]: Windfall's work with methane-eating microbes (MEMS)[18:24]: Energy value and economics of methane capture[20:36]: Windfall's digester use on farms for methane reduction and fertilizer production[25:18]: Potential for branding "Low Greenhouse Gas" ag products[26:37]: Market for methane removal[28:05]: Decrease in natural MEMS despite methane increase[30:53]: Josh's biotech background and methane work[34:20]: Windfall's branding and company status[35:27]: Where the company stands today, scaling, and low technology risk[37:01]: Windfall's patented natural MEMS[38:58]: Scaling MEMS for diffuse methane sources[41:27]: Following and connecting with WindfallGet connected: Josh Silverman LinkedInCody Simms Twitter / LinkedInMCJ Podcast / Collective*You can also reach us via email at info@mcjcollective.com, where we encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded on Aug 8, 2023 (Published on Aug 17, 2023)

The major averages closed lower, with rising bond yields pressuring stocks, and Jim Cramer is eyeing how the consumer is driving key earnings reports and moving the market. First, Cramer's rounding out Chart Week with technician Carley Garner and a look at where gold, bitcoin and the U.S. dollar are headed. Then, should investors get crafty with a position in Etsy? Cramer's talking to CEO Josh Silverman after its post-earnings decline. Plus, Cramer's exclusive with Clorox CEO Linda Rendle. Mad Money Disclaimer

Windfall Bio is a nature-based agricultural technology company that harnesses methane-eating microbes to transform the harmful greenhouse gas into organic soil nutrients. Dr. Josh Silverman is the Founder and CEO of Windfall. After having focused on methane for over 15 years, he founded the company in late 2022, and quickly raised $9 million to commercialize their methane-to-organic fertilizer solution. Josh Silverman holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Stanford and has founded and led numerous companies across biotechnology and sustainable agriculture over the past decade. In this episode we cover... What makes methane such a harmful GHG and why it's atmospheric concentration is increasing Various sources of methane and how microbial systems can reduce concentrations How Windfall converts methane into organic fertilizer Why Windfall chose farmers are their first market The biggest challenges facing Windfall and how the team will overcome them What Dr. Silverman has learned as a serial entrepreneur Why Dr. Silverman believes biology is the best technological tool to address climate change A fun fact about Dr. Silverman Connect with us: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Episode Recorded on July 11, 2023

Hey, do you like The Descendents, Lemonheads, All and Teenage Fanclub? Guess what? Shirk Circus might just be your favorite band you've never heard of! Bass Player/Singer/Songwriter Dan Bonebrake (Dashboard Confessional, Lightworkers, The Enablers) brings us the debut album by this short-lived New Jersey band, 1994s 'Words To Say'. Songs featured in this episode: Untitled - Shirk Circus; I Didn't Think - Lightworkers; Back Of A Car - Big Star; Guess Who Came Home Today, #14 (What Would You Be If You Weren't Nothing) - Shirk Circus; Rudderless - Lemonheads; Makes No Sense At All - Husker Du; #10 (Under Acme), Summer Sun - Shirk Circus; Get Bent (demo) - AC Cobra; Sweet 75 (Live on KEXP) - Sleigh Bells; #2 (Smile), Fine Line - Shirk Circus; The Ballad Of El Goodo - Big Star; Wendy - The Beach Boys; Wendy - Descendents; #6 (Garden Grey) - Shirk Circus; It's So Dirty - Squeeze; Basement, Sell-Out - Shirk Circus; Prison Bound - Social Distortion; #13 (Words To Say), Climb Inside, Save My Day, #9 (Younger Than Your Years), Too True - Shirk Circus; I Didn't Think - Lightworkers

In this fireside discussion, Josh Silverman shares the story of how Etsy built a platform to connect sellers and consumers to diverse, local and global communities and the impact on equal access and the democratization of talent. He shares some practical ideas the clinical research industry can integrate to do the same. Speakers: Josh Silverman, CEO, EtsyJohn Potthoff, PhD, CEO, Elligo Health Research

Josh Silverman built Evite and turned around eBay. Then, in 2017, Etsy came calling. The online marketplace for creative goods was in deep trouble. Growth had plateaued and the company was on the verge of being sold. Josh stepped in as CEO and got the team focused on one simple metric that made all the difference.

Matt had a very busy weekend at PAX West this year! Geoff briefly asks about his experience, the panels he saw and the games he played. The rest of this episode is all the great conversations Matt had with folks on the Convention floor. 22:02 - Limited Run 32:18 - River City Girls 2 48:19 - Finji 68:20 - Demon School 82:39 - Whitethorn Games 94:10 - Yacht Club Games 109:18 - Battery Staple 130:18 - Prime Matter 137:17 - It's a Wrap! 147:58 - Larian Studios (w/Scott White of RPG University, Josh Silverman of Massively Affected & Matthew Finnerman of SDGC) 167:42 - Sherwood Extreme

I'm back with some more Etsy news for ya!  Here's what's covered in this week's episode: Etsy CEO Josh Silverman announced new fall tv ad campaigns expected to start in November.  Etsy is redesigning the seller handbook with a new homepage coming in the next few weeks.  Their goal is to make it easier to find information and make it more concise.   Etsy also launched a virtual holiday selling event called Etsyup where they talk about trends, marketing, and search.  You can view this video and the announcement from CEO Josh Silverman on www.etsyup.com  Alura, my favorite Etsy tool, just launched a brand new email sender tool!  It's a fantastic out of the box solution for those leary or unfamiliar with email marketing.  Get your free trial here

All three averages finished higher, recouping little of yesterday's massive losses, and Jim Cramer is revealing the under-the-radar bear markets he's spotted in this environment. Next, Etsy has fallen 49% year-to-date, but could this stock craft a comeback? CEO Josh Silverman checks in with Cramer to share more about the COVID tailwinds the company experienced and what makes it unique in the e-commerce space. Then, Cramer's going Off The Charts on oil to see where it might be headed amid OPEC, Russia and demand driven volatility. Plus, Cramer reveals his picks for the ways to play the REIT space.

Join me, Professor RPG, as I sit down with friends, colleagues, and special guests as we reminisce and discuss Role-Playing games that left their mark on us. Expect to see all sorts, Western-style, Japanese, and even tabletop! Stay awhile and listen, and let us TRIGGER those memories of TALES long since completed. Relive that FANTASY you hold dear, and come along with us, adventurer, on this QUEST into the past. Welcome, to the RPG University. In this episode, I tell you about the RPGs I checked out during my time at PAX West 2022, including Arcadian Atlas, Lost Eidolons, and a special interview with Kieron Kelly from Larian Studios about Baldur's Gate 3 with my fellow Original Sin 2 team, Matt Storm (@dj_stormageddon / @funandgamespod) Matt Finnemon (@NOLAnerdcast / @officialSDGC) and Josh Silverman (@bearbpunch / @MassAffectedPod) ! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Our anchors begin today's show with CNBC's Mike Santoli looking ahead to the impact of tomorrow's inflation numbers on high-growth tech trading, and Morgan Stanley Head of Global Auto Research Adam Jonas offers his thoughts on a potential car from Apple. Then, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman and Code.org Co-Founder and CEO Hadi Partovi join after signing a new letter alongside 500 other corporate leaders calling on governors to expand access to computer science classes in schools across the country. Later, data management company NetApp CEO George Kurian offers his outlook for macro and foreign exchange crosswinds affecting the enterprise cloud space.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Meg Kaylee, who you may know as a Livestream Producer and Host for Xbox. On this week's second double-feature episode, Meg and I explore her personal journey with Mass Effect, diving into why the series is such a comfort for her and how through exploring Commander Shepard's life she was able to understand more of her own experiences. If you enjoyed my conversation with Meg Kaylee, make sure to give her a follow on Twitter, and if this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. For those looking to contribute to helping me grow this show and helping it to expand into future seasons, I would appreciate you visiting the Crowdfundr campaign.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Lucy James, who you may know as a Senior Produce for GameSpot and Creative Producer for Giant Bomb. This is also the premiere of Season Two of Massively Affected, and I'm overjoyed to be back after a year away! On this week's premiere episode, Lucy and I discussed her experiences getting behind-the-scenes access to the Mass Effect franchise since the completion of the trilogy, what it was like experiencing "rare" occurrences in the game on her first playthrough, the differences between a bloated open world and a focused one, and so much more. If you enjoyed my conversation with Lucy James, make sure to give her a follow on Twitter, and if this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. For those looking to contribute to helping me grow this show and helping it to expand into future seasons, I would appreciate you visiting the Crowdfundr campaign.

Etsy wants a place among the giants of online commerce. The handmade and vintage item marketplace has seen sales explode during the pandemic, doubling since 2019 and passing $12 billion US last year. CEO Josh Silverman says it's competing to be "the starting point for your e-commerce journey." But some of the creators and sellers on Etsy say, amid this growth, the site has been shrinking their profits and devaluing their labour. Thousands of sellers are on what they call a "strike" this week, pausing their shops to protest growing fees. Today, a conversation with an organizer behind the effort, Gothic and Victorian dress- and costume-maker Kristi Cassidy.

Etsy, the online seller of handmade goods, grew substantially but remained unprofitable in its first decade. But after it was almost bought out by private equity firms, a new CEO arrived with a mission to save the company financially and, in the process, save its soul. Harvard Business School professor Ranjay Gulati discusses CEO Josh Silverman's purpose-driven turnaround at Etsy.

Part one of two, special Episode on Etsy's latest fee hike which takes place April 11, 2022 from a 5% sales fee to 6.5% sales fee, and how some sellers are organizing an #EtsyStrike, which is now all over Twitter, Discord, and has it's own website EtsyStrike.org.  Seller's anger is making news such as MSN Market News, The Street and The Verge, and more.  I discuss the fees associated with selling on Etsy with special guest Harry Burger from Lightbringer Designs who sells wax seals and stamps. Harry is not a paid sponsor, he is a special guest who ran for Congress in New York in 2020.   SUPPORT HIS SHOP :  LightbringerDesigns | EtsySellers may find these links helpful: 1) FILL OUT THE SURVEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OFFICIAL FORUM POST ANNOUNCEMENT ON HIKE IN FEES:  A Message from Etsy's CEO Josh Silverman on our Co... - Welcome to the Etsy Community2)  EtsyStrike.org   Find out more about the Etsy StrikeSources: MSN:   Sellers on This Site Are Livid After Another Rate Hike THE STREET: Etsy Sellers Are Livid After Another Rate Hike - TheStreetVERGE:  Etsy hits sellers with 30 percent transaction fee increase - The VergeLISTEN TO PART TWO FOR SOLUTIONS HOW TO OFFSET THE FEESPlease SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS, the struggle is real. Connect with me on all social media @retrochalet^TIkTok^Instagram^Facebook^Twitter-->Listen to my ghostly life at ParanormalChalet-->I have a melmac dinnerware site for the vintage lover check it out.  RetroChalet's Melmac Central-->I have begun hosting naturechalet for the green healthy junkie in you

Dan and the Producer-Wife Beth discuss a recent job fair at the Denver Airport. They had 1,000 jobs to fill and expected 5,000 people to attend, but only 2% of that total showed up. The dynamic duo spend both segments two and three talking about Etsy, their CEO Josh Silverman, and their recent business strategies. The two are shareholders as well as Etsy shop owners, and they break things down from both perspectives in two separate segments.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Kate Sánchez, who you may know as the Editor-in-Chief of and Co-Founder of But Why Tho—you know, this here site you're visiting. Not just that, but this is the Season One finale of Massively Affected! On this week's episode, Kate and I discussed, among other topics, her journey to the Mass Effect _series and what made her avoid it for so long. We then dove into how _Mass Effect gave her her first moment of truly seeing herself in science fiction gaming, and what the experience was like finally getting to be "brown in space." We also dove into the ever-controversial _Mass Effect 3 _ending, with Kate's succinct take that the ending was always good, which is something I very much agree with. If you enjoyed my conversation with Kate Sánchez, make sure to give her a follow on Twitter. And there you have it, Season One is complete! I'm going to be doing a post-mortum episode explaining the future of Massively Affected next week, and if editing time allows I will have a bonus episode on the way as well. Thank you to everyone who has joined my guests and me over the last few months! It has been a blast. If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Greg Haynes, who you may know as the Lead Games User Researcher and Captain for Developers Promoting Accessibility & Diversity (DPAD) for AbleGamers Charity. On this week's episode, Greg and I discussed, among other topics, xenophobia (space racism) in the universe of Mass Effect. Much has been said over the decade on the topic, but we took the vantage point of comparing the Citadel to our childhood home city of New York. We compared how New York, despite being known as a melting pot of cultures has since its inception been a place of cross-cultural strife. The Citadel is much the same, with new species of people coming and going and demanding equal and equitable treatment, while from the perspective of the government there is not enough for everyone. Laws and rules are assigned, but some powerful new groups—humans—find ways to skirt those laws. Speaking of humans, we also had a surprisingly long conversation about everyone's least favorite Virmire survivor, Ashley Williams. In a surprising turn of events, Greg and I discussed the things we loved about her character, even if we didn't like her directly, and explained a bit why we don't always sacrifice the notorious space racist. If you enjoyed my conversation with Greg Haynes, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter. Make sure you come back next week for the Season One finale, as I'll be joined by Kate Sánchez Editor-in-Chief of But Why Tho. If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Eric Van Allen, who you may know as a Senior News Reporter at Destructoid, and the co-host of NormandyFM. On this week's episode, Eric and I discussed, among other topics, how the average player sees so little of the _Mass Effect _story. During their playthroughs they follow a story through from start to finish, and maybe play it through a second time, all the while making the same or similar choices. This creates moments where they believe that there is little to no real agency and not much changes, but they're only seeing a small piece of that picture. We discussed how there's so much in _Mass Effect 3 _that can be altered and shifted, often by choices made an entire game or two earlier, that quite often the final game in the trilogy can become a daunting prospect to take on. If you enjoyed my conversation with Eric Van Allen, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter. Make sure you come back next week, as I'll be joined by Greg Haynes of AbleGamers. If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Kenneth Shepard, who you may know as a Staff Writer for Fanbyte, and the co-host of NormandyFM. On this week's episode, Kenneth and I discussed agency in the Mass Effect universe, among many other topics. In exploring Commander Shepard's journey, players are often put in situations where they're guessing at what Shepard will say based on snippets of dialogue. These don't always relate to the exact circumstances of what will be said, leading to a bit of occasional cognitive dissonance between what players intended, versus what actually happened. In this episode we looked at how the ending to Mass Effect 3 gave the only true agency to Commander Shepard, as through no spoken dialogue Shepard was finally able to do exactly what the player wished. At least within the confines of the game's planned out story. If you enjoyed my conversation with Kenneth Shepard, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter. Make sure you come later this week, as I'll be joined by Eric Van Allen of NormandyFM. If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Kelsie Mhoon, who you may know as a Narrative and Content Designer for Jam City, and on Death Carnival. On this week's episode, we talked about the most important part of the _Mass Effect _series: the companions. The journey we take with our companions defines our experience across the Milky Way and Andromeda, shaping not just who our Commander Shepard and Ryder become, but their actions across the universe. The missions may sometimes be memorable, but the moments we have had with Thane's debut entrance, Legion saving Shepard about the Reaper vessel, or Tali's first time seeing her homeworld are what set in stone the wonderous galaxy sandbox that we get to play in. The companions are what offer the replayability of BioWare's classic franchises, and offer players the building blocks to create their own narratives. If you enjoyed my conversation with Kelsie Mhoon, make sure to give her a follow on Twitter. Make sure you come back next week as I'll be chatting with both Kenneth Shepard and Eric Van Allen of NormandyFM. (There will be two episodes next week, to be clear.) If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. As always, my thanks to Adam Leonhardt for his brilliant work making the Massively Affected logo, Julian Villarreal for his beautifully composed theme song for the show, and Mark B. Donica for helping me out by editing the back two-thirds of this season!

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Justin Stanley, one of my oldest friends and my Bear Punch Media cofounder. On this week's episode, I talked to Justin about our mutual love of the Mass Effect _series and what drew him into the series originally. We took a long journey exploring the trilogy, while dipping into _Mass Effect Andromeda _and discussing what Justin considers the best loyalty mission in the series—a mission I also discussed at length with Scott White of RPG University recently. Seriously, if like me you've been looking for a bit more discussions of the lesser loved _Mass Effect, this is an episode you're sure to enjoy! We had a blast looking through the history of the series and also took our best guesses at where we're off to next, whether it's the Milky Way or Andromeda. If you enjoyed my conversation with Justin Stanley, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter and Twitch. Make sure you come back next week as I'll be chatting with the brilliant writer, Kelsie Mhoon.  If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. As always, my thanks to Adam Leonhardt for his brilliant work making the Massively Affected logo, Julian Villarreal for his beautifully composed theme song for the show, and Mark B. Donica for helping me out by editing the back two-thirds of this season!

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Stephanie Bruneau, a talented artist and streamer, and also the voice of Iris in Arcade Spirits. On this week's episode, I talked to Stephanie about her experience diving into the Mass Effect series, and what it was like being an "early" fan to the series. We talked about filling in the gaps in the story through fan fiction, and her own experiences writing a slow burn romance for everyone's favorite Turian, Garrus Vakarian—and this was BEFORE Mass Effect 2 made him a canonical love interest! Through personal legacies and our growing histories, we explored much of the galaxy this week and the characters that form the backbone of it. If you enjoyed my conversation with Stephanie Bruneau, make sure to give her a follow on Twitter, check out her art on Instagram, and follow her on Twitch. Make sure you come back next week as I'll be chatting with my Bear Punch Media co-founder, Justin Stanley. If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. As always, my thanks to Adam Leonhardt for his brilliant work making the Massively Affected logo, Julian Villarreal for his beautifully composed theme song for the show, and Mark B. Donica for helping me out by editing the back two-thirds of this season!

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? This week I'm joined by Trevor Starkey, founder of That Nerdy Site and host of That Nerdy Site Show, That D+ Show, and more. On the episode, Trevor discussed his origins in the Mass Effect _fandom, fueled by a crush on a certain super-spy actress. From their we talked about the experience of hopping in with _Mass Effect 2 from the perspective of a Shepard with memory issues, and talked about Mass Effect 3 and how the journey is what's important, not the end—or ending—itself. I also was able to slip in my love of Mass Effect Andromeda, though we did dive deep into my and Trevor's issues with the game, namely how much smaller the new galaxy felt! If you enjoyed my conversation with Trevor Starkey, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter: @TrevorJStarkey. Make sure you come back next week, as I'll be chatting with Stephanie Bruneau.  If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? On this week's show I'm joined by Aiden Swank, Senior Partnerships for ShotCall, tabletop enthusiast, and someone who is at least vaguely interested in the world of Mass Effect. Aiden has long been a friend of my podcasting endeavors, but is someone who I previously had not discussed the Mass Effect _series with. On this episode we discussed Aiden's legacy with the series, and explore the ideas of binary choices and what it's like to play a truly pragmatic Commander Shepard. There's also plenty of discussions regarding the viability of a _Mass Effect D&D campaign, and the series history alongside Dragon Age. If you enjoyed my conversation with Aiden Swank, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter: @LordCuddleBear. Make sure you come back next week, as I'll be chatting with Trevor Starkey, founder of That Nerdy Site.  If this is your first episode, make sure to check out the full backlog of episodes found on But Why Tho. The entire first season of Massively Affected will be featured right here on But Why Tho through July 13. Massively Affected can be found on all podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts & Spotify! For a full list, check out the Massively Affected page.

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? For our first of two debut episodes of Massively Affected, I'm joined by Matt Storm, host of Reignite, "Fun" & Games Podcast, Screen Snark, and countless other podcast. Matt is a longstanding fan of Mass Effect who I had the good fortune of meeting at PAX East 2020 and subsequently bonding with over our love of a great many things, including the sub-genre of queer space romances. On today's show we dive into Matt's history with Mass Effect and how he was originally exposed to the series. We take a look at his show Reignite, and how the show's book club-esque style has offered him a new vantage on BioWare's beloved trilogy. And of course a whole lotta conversations about what BioWare did right, the missed opportunities, and oh so much more! If you enjoyed my conversation with Matt, make sure to give him a follow on Twitter: @dj_stormageddon Also, come on back and join me for episode two featuring my Constantly Calibrating co-founder, Sylvi Needham!

Welcome to Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them the not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? For our second of two debut episodes of Massively Affected, I'm joined by Sylvi Needham, my Constantly Calibrating co-founder, and original co-host of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast. Back in 2012, prior to the release of Mass Effect 3, Sylvi and I texted each other at random because we both had the idea to record a podcast about the then upcoming end to our favorite video game trilogy. Fast forward a few weeks and we had recorded the first two episodes of what became the Constantly Calibrating Podcast, focused entirely on Mass Effect. While Sylvi's time with the show was only a few dozen episodes, we ultimately reconnected many years later once again over our love of our favorite sci-fi worlds. On this episode of Massively Affected we tackled her history with the series, explore discovering identity through the original trilogy, and take a look to the future with both the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and whatever sequel is on the distant horizon! Sylvi is not the most active person on Twitter, but if you want to chat with her more you can find her on occasion at @DarthSir. If this was your first episode of Massively Affected, check out episode one with Matt Storm. Also, come on back and join me for episode three next week, featuring the ever-lovable Aiden Swank!

Hello, and welcome to the debut podcast for Bear Punch Media, Massively Affected, where I, Josh Silverman, bring on a guest and ask them a not-so-simple question: Why Mass Effect? On this brand new weekly retrospective show, I'll be talking to a new guest each week about their personal experiences with Mass Effect, whether it be the trilogy, Andromeda, the comics, books, that one animated movie, fanfiction, or anything else in the universe of Mass Effect. This is a show is made to be listened to by people new to the franchise and those who have been here since the beginning, and yes, most every episode will have spoilers. Season One will feature: Matt Storm, host of Reignite, Screen Snarks, and more Sylvi Needham, my Constantly Calibrating co-founder Aiden Swank, a luminous being of love and affection Trevor Starkey, founder of That Nerdy Site Stephanie Brunea, an amazing artist, streamer, voice actor and more Justin Stanley, my Bear Punch Media co-founder Kelsie Mhoon, game industry writer and narrative designer Kenneth Shepard, news writer for Fanbyte & host of Normandy FM Eric Van Allen, senior news reporter for Destructoid & co-host of Normandy FM Greg Haynes, Lead Games User Researcher for AbleGamers Kate Sanchez, editor in chief of But Why Tho & host of But Why Tho and Did you Have To podcasts. The entire first season of Massively Affected will be featured on But Why Tho's website at ButWhyThoPodcast.com starting Tuesday, May 11 with TWO episodes dropping, and then one episode releasing weekly through July 13.

In todays episode I am joined by biotechnology visionary and entrepreneur, Josh Silverman.  We spoke about his love of science, and how his early experience with the early adoption of DNA and protein modification technologies, shaped his passion for high growth entrepreneurialism. He spoke about his experience working within drug development, and particularly around developing novel protein molecules, being part of successful high growth startup cultures.  He explained his vision and connection for a sustainable and healthy world, and in creating novel solutions using biotechnology, applied to industrial markets. He spoke about the journey from concept to commercialization of alternative proteins, using methane as a feedstock. He spoke about his journey with Aromyx, and the complexity and challenges in both building a biotechnology and data  platform to digitalisize smells and tastes, exploring the future application areas and opportunities for major adoptions of this novel technology.

Today on the show, we have Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy since 2017. Etsy is an innovative online marketplace that connects millions of passionate creative sellers and buyers around the world. With the mission "keep commerce human", the global destination for unique and creative goods has 3.1 million active sellers and 60.3 million active buyers from nearly around every country on our planet. In 2019, 40% of Etsy sellers were located outside the US, 83%of sellers were women. Josh has two decades of leadership experience include growing consumer technology companies and scaling global marketplaces. Before Etsy, he served as president of consumer products and service at AmEx, CEO of Skype, and CEO of shopping.com. And he has held various executive roles at eBay. Earlier in his career, Josh co-founded Evite 20 years ago, where he was also served as the company's first CEO until sale to IAC. This is a cross episode with Founders Real Talk, our sister podcast hosted by GGV Managing Partner Glenn Solomon. For the full transcript of the show, go to nextbn.ggvc.com Join our listeners' community, go to nextbn.ggvc.com/community Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or assets are for illustrative purposes only; such references do not constitute any recommendation to either buy or sell such securities or assets and are not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decision, nor do they constitute an offer to provide investment advisory services. Any information provided by third parties in this content does not reflect the views of GGV Capital and its subsidiaries or affiliates. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon, when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by GGV Capital. Any investment or portfolio company mentioned, referred to, or described is not representative of all investments in vehicles managed by GGV Capital, and there can be no assurance that the investments will be profitable or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or results.