# 209 - What is the Commerce Catalyst Conference 2023 with Matthew Holman

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-08-23
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=9) Introduction: Adam Peak and Podcast Sponsors
- [2:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=120) Matthew Holman and Qpilot Overview
- [4:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=256) Catalyst 23 Conference Goals and Format
- [7:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=467) Speakers and Session Topics
- [11:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=718) Event Logistics and Registration
- [15:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-08-23-209-what-is-the-commerce-catalyst-conference-2023-with-matthew-holman#t=925) Holman's E-commerce Journey and Philosophy

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Commerce Catalyst (company)
- Qpilot (company)
- SupplyCaddy (company)
- Packaging Peeks (product)
- Kizik (company)
- London Laz (other)
- Dr. Sonny Giles (other)
- Gazni (company)
- Thread (company)
- Gather (company)
- Klugonics (company)
- Creatively (company)
- Pillow Cube (company)
- Dave Oldham (other)
- Zach France (other)
- Dave's Podcast (other)
- Subscription Prescription (product)
- Sustainable Packaging (product)
- Package Unboxed (product)

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