Learn at Launch | Beyond the Cart: Navigating the New Era of eCommerce

About this event

The eCommerce landscape has completely transformed over the last decade. Moving past basic storefronts, today’s digital marketplace is driven by hyper-targeted advertising, complex global supply chains, and multi-million dollar Amazon ecosystems. Whether you are launching a brand from your kitchen table or looking to scale a massive digital catalog, understanding the hidden levers of online retail is the key to thriving.

Join us at Launch Fishers for an exclusive, high-energy fireside chat featuring two of our community’s most accomplished e-commerce heavyweights. They will peel back the curtain on how they achieved massive scale, what it takes to survive constant industry disruptions, and where the digital marketplace is heading next.

🎙️ Meet the Experts

• Michael Slate: An operator-first leader, Michael is the CEO of SupplyKick —an Amazon consulting powerhouse managing over $100M+ in annual sales—and the brains behind VendorJump. He has built and scaled multiple powerhouse direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, including CaseElegance and KitchenEdge. Michael brings unmatched expertise in domestic and global manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and mastering the complex algorithms of third-party platforms.

• David Hosei: Bringing decades of digital innovation to the table, David is the Director of Digital Partnerships at Trends International , where he leads an 8-figure eCommerce division that dominates Amazon’s poster and print category. From co-founding early tech startups like 3GUPLOAD (acquired in 2006) to steering major web platforms like eFamily, David’s experience spans bootstrap startups, major brand acquisitions, and enterprise-level growth.

💡 What You Will Gain

• The Blueprint to Scale: Real-world lessons on how to move from a single product idea to an 8-figure digital brand.

• Marketplace Evolution: Inside perspectives on how shifting consumer behaviors and platform updates have rewritten the e-commerce playbook.

• Actionable Growth Tactics: Proven strategies for navigating supply chains, optimizing product listings, and maximizing organic and paid search.

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