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In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, hosts Renee Hartmann and Chris Baker sit down with Vincent Diallo, venture capitalist, Investment Partner at Progression and General Partner at Interlace Ventures, to explore how commerce is being transformed—from the inside out.
Vincent shares his insights on:
🤖 The real impact of agentic AI on every layer of the retail value chain
🛍️ Why hyper-personalization and intimate data are reshaping the consumer experience
🌐 How cultural mindset, regulation, and legacy tech shape innovation across China, the U.S., and Europe
📺 The rise of live shopping and niche commerce communities (like exotic plant lovers!)
🚚 What autonomous logistics and spatial computing could mean for the future of retail
With examples from Y Combinator Demo Day to real-world investments like Palm Street, Vincent offers a global, VC-level perspective on where retail innovation is happening—and what brands and retailers must do to keep up.
If you're a brand leader, investor, or startup looking to future-proof your strategy, this episode is your fast pass to what's next.
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