Sep 5, 2024 – Day one of CoCreate 2024 was an inspiring and action-packed start to the event, filled with insights, success stories, and exciting new developments. I had the privilege of being on stage for a quick presentation on GeekSeller, sharing how we help businesses leverage Alibaba’s tools and ecosystem. From innovative solutions for US sellers to new partnerships and tools, the day offered a glimpse into the future of e-commerce. Here’s a quick recap of the key highlights.
The day began with an engaging keynote by Kuo Zhang, where Alibaba’s President shared their impressive plans to help US sellers overcome challenges. They are focusing on improving product and supplier search, fulfillment, and dealing with supply chain disruptions. Alibaba is building an advanced ecosystem that makes it easier and safer for sellers to find products and suppliers and have them delivered seamlessly to US locations.
A big part of this is the use of AI. Alibaba is leveraging AI in many ways, from enhancing product search and sending RFPs to manufacturers to negotiating with suppliers. One standout feature is the translation tool that helps sellers communicate with non-English-speaking partners in Asia, while also clarifying terms, conditions, and product safety requirements.
Alibaba has also simplified the return process, offering local hubs so sellers don’t need to ship products back to Asia. Plus, products are shipped directly to Alibaba’s US warehouses, making it easy for sellers to pick them up locally without managing overseas shipping.
One of the most exciting announcements was Alibaba’s upcoming credit card, launched in partnership with Mastercard. The card will offer US sellers benefits like cashback, and although it’s not available yet, you can already sign up for the waiting list.
Throughout the morning, we also heard inspiring success stories from:
- Andrew Laplante – Founder & CEO, Limbic
- Dr. Ronak Mehta – Physician & Founder, Naya Health
- Darrell Spencer – Founder, Kings Crowning & Crowned Skin
- Jennifer Kennedy – Founder, HoneyBug
- Kerim Kfuri – President & CEO, Atlas Networks LLC
These were powerful case studies showcasing real results.
I also attended other great presentations, one of which highlighted Mexico as an emerging source of suppliers. Another presentation focused on trending product categories, and while I’ll share a few snapshots below, I’ll be writing a separate post to dive deeper into those trends.
Later in the day, I had the honor of speaking about how companies like GeekSeller can help US businesses leverage Alibaba through platforms like ours. It was an exciting opportunity to be part of the Alibaba partner program and share insights on how we can support sellers.
