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EP293: Avoiding Platform Tribalism - Understanding Adobe's Market Fit & Value For Ecommerce Teams, With Gene Founder Matt Parkinson

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Episode summary:

In this episode of the Inside Commerce podcast, Paul Rogers speaks with Matt Parkinson from Gene about the evolution of Magento and Adobe.

They explore the dangers of platform tribalism, and discuss the current state of the platform ecosystem, the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the ecommerce space. They cover the aggressive competition among platforms, the flexibility of Magento, and the implications of Adobe's SaaS strategy.

Additionally, they explore the role of Hyva in revitalising the Magento community and enhancing innovation. Paul and Matt Parkinson also discuss the evolving landscape of ecommerce, focusing on Adobe and Shopify.

Key takeaways:

  • The platform ecosystem has become aggressive and tribal, with strong opinions on various platforms.
  • Magento aims to serve a wide range of businesses, from small startups to large enterprises.
  • Adobe's SaaS strategy addresses known issues with Magento, such as total cost of ownership.
  • The app builder offers a low-code solution for integrating third-party technologies.
  • Adobe Commerce Optimizer provides a pathway to full SaaS for existing Magento users.
  • Hyva front-end has revitalised the Magento community and enhanced innovation.
  • Community advocacy plays a crucial role in product development.
  • The future of Adobe and Magento is leaning towards enterprise and B2B markets.
  • Shopify's ease of use contrasts with the complexity of B2B solutions.
  • Bluefinch aims to streamline the patching and upgrading process for merchants.
  • ShopThru seeks to revolutionize ecommerce by embedding checkout experiences.
  • The future of ecommerce will likely involve more AI and agentic commerce.
  continue reading

298 episodes

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Content provided by Paul Rogers and James Gurd, Paul Rogers, and James Gurd. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Paul Rogers and James Gurd, Paul Rogers, and James Gurd or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Follow us on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/inside-commerce/

Episode summary:

In this episode of the Inside Commerce podcast, Paul Rogers speaks with Matt Parkinson from Gene about the evolution of Magento and Adobe.

They explore the dangers of platform tribalism, and discuss the current state of the platform ecosystem, the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in the ecommerce space. They cover the aggressive competition among platforms, the flexibility of Magento, and the implications of Adobe's SaaS strategy.

Additionally, they explore the role of Hyva in revitalising the Magento community and enhancing innovation. Paul and Matt Parkinson also discuss the evolving landscape of ecommerce, focusing on Adobe and Shopify.

Key takeaways:

  • The platform ecosystem has become aggressive and tribal, with strong opinions on various platforms.
  • Magento aims to serve a wide range of businesses, from small startups to large enterprises.
  • Adobe's SaaS strategy addresses known issues with Magento, such as total cost of ownership.
  • The app builder offers a low-code solution for integrating third-party technologies.
  • Adobe Commerce Optimizer provides a pathway to full SaaS for existing Magento users.
  • Hyva front-end has revitalised the Magento community and enhanced innovation.
  • Community advocacy plays a crucial role in product development.
  • The future of Adobe and Magento is leaning towards enterprise and B2B markets.
  • Shopify's ease of use contrasts with the complexity of B2B solutions.
  • Bluefinch aims to streamline the patching and upgrading process for merchants.
  • ShopThru seeks to revolutionize ecommerce by embedding checkout experiences.
  • The future of ecommerce will likely involve more AI and agentic commerce.
  continue reading

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