The a16z Show · Aug 19, 10:00 AM UTC
How Whatnot Built a Global Marketplace
Historical operation · Retained
“like eBay was getting started and I was”
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Model assessment
The transcript discusses eBay as a historical comparison and proof point for Whatnot's market opportunity, noting eBay's decline from 15% to less than 1% of the overall market. However, this is presented as context for Whatnot's potential, not as a direct assessment of eBay's investment prospects. There is no material positive or negative catalyst for eBay itself, and the information is not actionable for a directional call on eBay.
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