Carlos Cashman – Lessons from the Amazon Ecosystems – [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.15]

<p>My guest today is Carlos Cashman,  co-founder and co-CEO of Thrasio an acquirer of third-party Amazon sellers. In a surprising departure for a high growth company, Thrasio has been profitable since its founding in 2018 and was most recently valued at $1 billion. In our conversation we discuss the full spectrum of the Amazon third party seller ecosystem, the effects of globally commoditized manufacturing, and the terms of Thrasio's acquisitions of Amazon businesses. I hope you enjoy this great conversation with Carlos Cashman.  </p> <p> </p> <p>For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content check out <a href= "https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/28372673/cashman-lessons-from-the-amazon-ecosystem"> https://www.joincolossus.com/episodes/28372673/cashman-lessons-from-the-amazon-ecosystem</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This episode of Founder's Field Guide is sponsored by Klaviyo.  </strong><strong>Klaviyo is the ultimate marketing platform for ecommerce.</strong></p> <p><strong><br /> With targeted segmentation, email automation, SMS marketing, and more, Klaviyo helps you create your ideal customer experience. See why Klaviyo's trusted by more than 50,000 brands, like Living Proof, Solo Stove, and Nomad to help them grow their business.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>For a free trial check out </strong><a href= "https://www.klaviyo.com/founders" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>https://www.klaviyo.com/founders</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This episode is also sponsored by </strong><a href= "https://www.vanta.com/"><strong>Vanta</strong></a><strong>.  Vanta has built software that makes it easier to both get and maintain your SOC 2 report, at a fraction of the normal cost. Founders Field Guide listeners can redeem a $1k off coupon at </strong><a href= "http://vanta.com/patrick"><strong>vanta.com/patrick</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Founder's Field Guide is a propert