Overdose & Chill: Live

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with @Kilian Kaminski @refurbed! Kilian is one of the three founders of refurbed – the fastest-growing #marketplace for renewed products in German-speaking countries. Thanks to the company, used smartphones, laptops or tablets are qualitatively remanufactured and then marketed via the platform. This way, the company provides a sustainable and safe alternative to new...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Sean Flaherty @ USCutter ! Sean is the Marketing Manager for USCutter. USCutter is a growing online retailer of sign-making equipment and supplies that caters to both the casual user as well as the sign professional. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, USCutter began in 2005 by debuting a low-cost, high-quality vinyl cutter to the market and they’ve been known for val...

On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with the great Hilary Murdock @ Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality. As Senior Director & Head of Product Marketing at Threekit, Hilary is an industry veteran who brings a wealth of knowledge to a very exciting space. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Hilary will discuss Customer Experience (CX), 3D/Configurators, Augmented Reality (AR), personalization, and...

On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with legend Ryan Powell @ Whiplash Fulfillment (formerly Port Logistics Group). Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Whiplash, Ryan is a logistics powerhouse with a wealth of knowledge in the space. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Ryan will discuss checkout/fulfilment tech, 3PLs, last-mile, free delivery, next/2nd day delivery, and the value-add services that...

In this Chill episode, Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and ecomm legend Ali Afzalirad will discuss BigCommerce’s growth and roadmap, the rise of headless/composable solutions, ecomm trends and strategies, and more. BigCommerce BigCommerce is a world-leading open-SaaS ecommerce platform used by merchants of all sizes to conduct their businesses online. With sophisticated enterprise-grade functionality,...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with legend Stacey Head @ she wear—an Australian company specialising in safety, work, and fashion footwear designed to fit women correctly and comfortably. As Founder and Managing Director, Stacey oversees company operations including design, research & development, manufacturing, importing & exporting, wholesale, retail (ecommerce & brick & mortar s...

On this episode of Chill, we chat with the venerable Jim Lofgren from Nosto. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Jim discuss his journey to becoming CEO of commerce experience platform Nosto, growth, the ecomm/tech landscape, personalisation, post-pandemic trends, and the recent acquisition of UGC platform Stackla. Now, in his fourth year as CEO of Nosto, Jim is a veteran ecommerce journeyman and rece...

On this episode of Chill, we’ll chat with the great Nick Lyford @ Rembrandt Menswear. Rembradt has been in the menswear business since 1946, helping folks make a smart choice from ready-to-wear, made-to-measure, suit hire, and alteration services. Now Marketing Manager at Rembrandt, Nick has spent time at Fishbrain, Kin, Humankind, and Rembrandt Suits. Overdose’s Jodi Irving and Nick will discuss,...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Neel Bhatt @ Shopify Plus. Now Head of Partnerships, Southeast Asia, Neel is an industry veteran, having spent time at PayPal, Lazada, Easyship, Neteven, and Rakuten. Overdose’s Iestyn Keyes and Neel will discuss ecommerce tech ecosystems, Shopify updates, growth challenges & successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends & strategies through pandemic re...

In this episode of Chill, we chat with Jonny Blake, Channel Account Manager @ BigCommerce. Overdose’s Strategy Director for North America, Keith Karlick, and Jonny discuss ecommerce tech ecosystems, BigCommerce updates, growth challenges and successes, digital solutions, and ecomm trends and strategies through pandemic recovery. Jonny Blake Jonny Blake was brand new to ecommerce when he joined Big...

In this episode of Chill, we chat with the indefatigable Sam Penny @ Cheese Therapy. Now “Cheesemonger” at Cheese Therapy, Sam is an entrepreneur, extreme swimmer, public speaker, and Ambassador for Just Like Jack. Prior to Cheese Therapy, Sam spent many years in the beauty space and then turned his attention to growing Elementa 5. Since 2015, however, Sam has been on a mission to bring the world...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great David Janovic @ RJ Living. Recently named one of the Top 50 People in Ecommerce by Joomag, Inc., David is the Founder and Managing Director of RJ Living, an innovative Australia-based furniture brand that thoughtfully creates urban and modern designs that enhance a home’s natural beauty. Overdose Melbourne’s Laura Jackson and David will discuss entrepr...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with veteran tech entrepreneur Thomas Gotthei l @ Frontastic. Co-Founder of Frontastic, Thomas has been immersed in the tech space for much of his career. After spending time at ARKTIS GmbH, he went on to found and lead SHOPMACHER eCommerce GmbH & Co. KG. Thomas and Frontastic are now leading the Headless/Composable commerce & FaaS space. Frontastic is a Comm...

This week on Chill, we chat with Stephen Wright @ Crate & Barrel. Crate & Barrel Country Manager for Singapore and Malaysia, Stephen has been immersed in this global brand for the past 14 years. Beginning his C&B career in 2001 representing the Greater Atlanta Area, he has since relocated to Singapore, where he heads up the region’s operations. Overdose’s Iestyn Keyes and Stephen will...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Megan Blissick @ Signifyd. Megan is a Senior Partner Manager at Signifyd, a leading “eCommerce Protection” platform (fraud prevention, chargeback protection, and shipping/delivery insurance), Megan has deep industry experience, ranging from brand management to digital marketing and advertising, in addition to building partnerships throughout the SaaS ecosystem....

On this session of Chill, we’ll chat with the great Lindsay Moore @ Marketplacer. Lindsay is Vice President of Partnerships & Customer Success at Marketplacer, a leading ecommerce marketplace platform. Having spent time at SAP, Salesforce, and Zmags, Lindsay has deep industry experience and expertise across the tech and commerce ecosystem. Overdose’s Andrew Potkewitz and Lindsay will discuss g...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with legend Lina Calabria @ Bellroy. Lina is Co-Founder & COO of Bellroy, a premium Australian accessories brand. Having spent the last 11 years filling her days working to grow and nurture Bellroy’s sales and operations, Lina is passionate about the useful tools of lean thinking and the theory of constraints, which she applies through Bellroy and wherever else s...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Mandy Tomlinson @ Laybuy. Mandy is the General Manager of Laybuy, a global leader in Buy Now, Pay Later payments technology. Launched in May 2017, Laybuy has grown to be used in thousands of stores across the UK, New Zealand & Australia, with shoppers around the world using the platform every day. As a passionate executive and retailer, Mandy thrives in supp...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the indefatigable Kelly Goetsch @ commercetools . Chief Product Officer at commercetools, Kelly is responsible for product/strategy, design, and integrations. He is involved with M&A, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and other corporate development-related areas. He has been in the digital space for over 15 years across various roles with the MACH Allian...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Rabi Hasnabi @ Bata Group . Rabi Hasnabi is the Country Manager at Bata Singapore & Philippines. One of the worlds leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. Founded in 1894, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings or technolog...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with the great Sonal Puri @ Webscale Networks . CEO at Webscale for the last 6+ years, Sonal has been in the digital space for over 20 years across a variety of leadership and advisor roles with the likes of Teridion , Veriflow (Acquired by VMWare) , Cedexis , Aryaka Networks , Akamai Technologies , Speedera Networks , Inktomi Corporation , and now Webscale. She brin...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Anna Samkova @ The PAS Group Limited . Anna is the Group General Manager for Digital at The PAS Group. Established in 2004, the group has progressively acquired a diversified portfolio of well-established retail and wholesale brands as part of its growth strategy. As a result, they are one of Australia’s largest apparel businesses with a well-established busines...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Akash Ahluwalia GAICD @ Tupperware Brands . Akash is the Managing Director Australia & New Zealand for Tupperware Brands, which operates in more than 120 countries worldwide with a global sales force exceeding 1.2 million. Tupperware is about more than just great kitchen storage, cookware, and bakeware products that set new standards in quality and design. I...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Jakomina Vidakovic , the eCommerce and Marketing Manager at Ceres Tag . Ceres Tag is the ultimate solution for serious livestock producers seeking reliable and profitable livestock management. The world’s first animal monitoring information platform with direct to satellite capability through a proprietary smart ear tag. This innovative technology is at the helm...

This week on Chill, we’ll chat with Jennie Leng , General Manager of Digital @ Bendon Group . Bendon is a global leader in intimate apparel. Founded in 1947, the company revolutionised the lingerie industry through its dedication to quality and innovation, creating a design philosophy that has grown stronger throughout the company’s 70-year history. Headquartered in Auckland, Bendon Lingerie’s qua...