43. Leadership, Growth Strategy & The Crusade for Magento | Mark Lavelle, Former CEO of Magento, CEO of Maergo

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In this episode, our guest Mark Lavelle joins Karthik Chidambaram for a conversation that spans a wide breadth of the e-commerce world, as they dive deep into Mark’s background and break down the formation of his successful leadership style, the challenges Magento faced when Mark first came on board as CEO, and the question of its sustained significance in the industry. While there were many hurdles that Magento had to face that may have caused some uncertainty in its future, Mark led a heartfelt crusade that helped to solidify its success and a path that ultimately led to its acquisition by Adobe.

Today, along with many other investments and projects he heads with the group DeepLake Capital, Mark has taken on the role of CEO at Maegro, a fast growing company that connects shippers and brands of any size to a large network of carriers that helps them compete with the illusive Amazon model of providing 2-3 day delivery times in the direct to consumer market.

What drives Mark Lavelle in his career, who does he take inspiration from, and what led him to be the great leader that he is today? Why did he feel so passionately about the Magento project, what was his vision for its future, what were some of the barriers to overcome, and how did he ultimately help the company accomplish the goals for success that were set forth? Listen to this episode to find out the answers to these questions, and more!