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David Gudai

CMO
Storkie Express

David Gudai is the co-founder and CEO of Ideally, Inc., a San Francisco-based startup focused on the next generation of social commerce experience. For the past seven years, David has led the marketing initiatives at Storkie (www.storkie.com) – an innovative online source for custom-printed invitations and cards. His expertise comes from the application of analytical disciplines (from game theory to stochastic modeling) to digital marketing channels.

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Main Day Two : Innovate, Transform Or Disrupt – Change The Retail Game

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016

15:00 Marketplace Panel Discussion: The Debate Continues: Pros, Cons and Pitfalls To Avoid

Participation in marketplaces can be a difficult decision for retailers, considering the profit margins in certain instances. Our panelist have successfully navigated marketplaces, and share key learnings from their experiences in this Q&A driven session. Learn the specifics to control your brand message and receive an ROI after leaving this session.

• What marketplaces do you participate in? Why did you make the choice to use a marketplace?

• Do you think the effort justified the return in terms of involvement?

• How can you grow your business on marketplaces?

• Was the marketplace what it was advertised to be?

• In terms of advertising and brand presentation, do you find it time consuming? Do you think you have enough control in these areas?

Main Day Three: Mobile, Social and Digital Innovation For Your Retail Business

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

11:40 Keynote: The Future Of Social Commerce

Social commerce – the intersection of social discovery, social networking, and mobile commerce – will be the biggest trend impacting retail in 2015 and beyond. In many ways, social commerce is the natural evolution of the recent trends of big data, social, mobile, and customer-centricity. The session will focus on this evolution, the current (constantly shifting) landscape, and the incredible possibilities that will impact all brands and especially etailers in the years to come. You’ll also get an inside look into how Ideally, Inc. is transforming the way consumers and brands connect and transact.