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Showcase your innovation — exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

TechCrunch on 2025-03-10 15:00:00 in tech

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On June 5, 1,200 of the brightest minds in AI and VC leaders will converge in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley for TechCrunch Sessions: AI — the must-attend AI event of the year. What does this mean f...

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Discord is discussing an IPO

TechCrunch on 2025-03-07 20:30:04 in tech

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AI-powered ‘more personalized Siri’ is delayed

TechCrunch on 2025-03-07 19:18:59 in tech

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Apple is delaying the rollout of the “more personalized Siri” experience it promised as part of its rollout of Apple Intelligence. According to a statement from the tech giant published on...

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Google still limits how Gemini answers political questions

TechCrunch on 2025-03-04 20:25:19 in tech

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While several of Google’s rivals, including OpenAI, have tweaked their AI chatbots to discuss politically sensitive subjects in recent months, Google appears to be embracing a more conservative ...

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Hackers launder most of Bybit’s stolen crypto worth $1.4B

TechCrunch on 2025-03-04 20:23:49 in tech

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Commercetools, a pioneer in ‘headless commerce’, lays off dozens of staff

TechCrunch on 2025-02-27 01:15:16 in tech

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Discussion Points

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the e-commerce industry and how it led to a surge in investments for headless commerce platforms like Commercetools.r
The benefits and challenges of using a "headless commerce" platform like Commercetools for building online storefronts, particularly from a developer's perspective.r
The competitive landscape of e-commerce platforms and how Commercetools differentiates itself from its competitors.

Summary

R Commercetools, a "headless commerce" platform, saw significant growth in recent years due to the pandemic-driven surge in online shopping. The company raised $1.9 billion at a valuation of nearly $2 billion, capitalizing on the e-commerce boom.

While Commercetools' success is undoubtedly tied to the pandemic, the platform's headless commerce approach offers benefits such as increased flexibility and customization for developers building online storefronts. As the industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Commercetools and other players navigate the competitive landscape and address emerging challenges in the space.

Commercetools — a “headless commerce” platform that provides APIs to companies building online storefronts — saw a major boost in its business just a few years ago, raising money a...

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