#311 - AI in Style: Transforming How We Discover and Buy Fashion - Sam Rattner, CEO of Showroom

This podcast episode examines the dynamics and challenges of operating vertical search platforms in the online shopping landscape. It emphasizes the limitations of traditional search engines for product discovery and the rise of specialized vertical search engines that cater to specific niches and industries. The episode also discusses the advantages and potential of conversational search engines for fashion, the importance of standardized data in training AI models for e-commerce, and the challenges faced by AI-powered businesses in becoming comprehensive platforms. The host, Sam Rattner, shares his personal journey into the online gambling industry and his insights from diverse experiences.