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Taking Etsy from $441 million to $2.7 billion in revenue, Silverman proved that a marketplace built around independent artisans and handmade goods could compete commercially with the giants of e-commerce without sacrificing the identity that makes it distinct.
Josh Silverman is the Executive Chair of Etsy, the global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and creative goods, after serving as CEO from 2017 and leading the company's transformation into one of the most successful e-commerce platforms in the world.
Under his leadership, Etsy grew revenue from $441 million to over $2.7 billion and now serves over 90 million active buyers. Earlier in his career, Silverman held leadership roles at American Express, Skype, and eBay.
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