People of Packaging · 23 Aug 2023 · 21m
Matthew Holman, founder of Commerce Catalyst and director of partnerships at Qpilot, discusses the upcoming Catalyst 23 e-commerce conference in Sandy, Utah. He explains that the event focuses on actionable insights for various roles within e-commerce companies, featuring sessions on content creation, sourcing, operations, and leadership mental health. Holman highlights his background with Qpilot, a subscription platform, and his passion for the intersection of technology and psychology in e-commerce.
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