If you'll deliver something new, then I think you have the right to win, the right to admit.

If you pull up your phone, I guarantee you'll see a bunch of marketplace companies, whether it be Airbnb, Uber,

DoorDash, or Amazon.

Now these marketplaces have become household names and in a way completely reshaped

our expectations or on commerce.

But they're not the only marketplaces around.

There are endless marketplaces that cover nearly every aspect of our lives,

from wedding decor to RV rentals, to that celebrity ad read you've always wanted, or even that Key Line Pie from across the country that you just need to try.

Over the last decade, we've seen the Marketplace model evolve and grow.

And this year, A16C is back with our fourth edition of the Marketplace 100, a ranking of the top

private marketplaces by GMV, giving a unique window into what may be to come.

This year's list features nearly three dozen newcomers, including marketplaces for refurbished

electronics, precious metals, and sustainably raised meat. And in this episode we break down the key trends from the report. What categories

risk to the top? What consumer behaviors remain post-pandemic?

What infrastructure tools are needed?

And what is going on with mental health?

But we also discuss, in a world where marketplaces are more competitive than ever what does it take to build a thriving one

covering themes including trust and safety

Disintermediation and where AI fits into the mix. We discuss all this and more with A6 and Z's consumer partners, Connie Chan, Olivia Moore, and Zach Cohen.

And look, we could only cover so much in this episode,

so if you'd like to find the full ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace

startups and private companies, you can find the full report at A16Z.com.

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