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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2024 · 24 MIN

James Reinhart, CEO of thredUP, scaling a high quality used apparel site & making secondhand first!

from Legends N Leaders · host Ben Weiss

James built thredUP from an idea to a massive marketplace with millions of customers that has great clothing options, which were previously overlooked, for reasonable prices. His journey wasn't an easy one and not everyone thought the idea would work. James persevered on and thredUP today is regarded as the best in the category, offering so much inventory with prices on items for like only $5. He shares how the idea originated, what the original plan was, and solving the marketplace issue of getting the clothes and customers at the same time. James also touches on his unique company culture by having a 4 day work week and his future aspirations!

James built thredUP from an idea to a massive marketplace with millions of customers that has great clothing options, which were previously overlooked, for reasonable prices. His journey wasn't an easy one and not everyone thought the idea would work. James persevered on and thredUP today is regarded as the best in the category, offering so much inventory with prices on items for like only $5. He shares how the idea originated, what the original plan was, and solving the marketplace issue of getting the clothes and customers at the same time. James also touches on his unique company culture by having a 4 day work week and his future aspirations!

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