Etsy CEO on Earnings, AI Customization


Summary

The discussion delves into investors questioning Etsy's outlook amid a tough macro environment for discretionary products. Etsy boasts a large number of active buyers, exceeding guidance metrics, with a focus on navigating over 120 million unique items. The use of AI to enhance the shopping experience, drive purchases, and personalize interactions on Etsy is emphasized. The company highlights its success during the pandemic, focusing on building AI infrastructure, and maintaining growth in a shifting e-commerce landscape. Etsy also emphasizes strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent for continued success.


Introduction to Earnings

Discussion on investors questioning the lack of visibility in Etsy's outlook and the impact of a tough macro environment on discretionary products.

Active Buyers and Performance

Proud mention of the number of active buyers, exceeding guidance metrics, and the focus on building strength amidst a volatile macro environment.

Unique Products on Etsy

Highlighting the uniqueness of over 120 million items on Etsy and the challenge of organizing them for easy navigation.

AI Focus on Customization

Discussion on using AI to personalize the shopping experience, close deals, and drive customer purchases on Etsy.

Opportunities for Growth

Exploration of opportunities in weddings, home decoration, and offering a wide range of products for every room, emphasizing the future potential.

Evidence of AI Impact

Examples of AI initiatives like gift mode leading to market outperformance, showcasing evidence of AI's positive impact on growth.

Retention of Engineering Talent

Strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent at Etsy, focusing on building AI infrastructure and keeping commerce human-centered.

Post-Pandemic Future

Review of Etsy's success during the pandemic, scaling for the future in a changed behavioral landscape, and maintaining growth compared to other e-commerce sites.

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