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Round 4 of our #SouthFloridaInnovationDay Breakout Sessions: 🚀 Topic: Driving Progress in Manufacturing: The Intersection of Emerging Technologies and Workforce Empowerment 🎤 Moderator: Mili Orsini Peluso, MBA 💡 Panelists: Jeet Sengupta, Manish Hirapara, Ana Maria Rodriguez, Felicita J Sandoval MSc., CFE 🚀 Topic: Going International: How to Use Innovation Ecosystems Abroad 🎤 Moderator: Jaap Donath, Ph.D. 💡 Panelists: Sylvia Cesaratto, Isabel D., Christofer Burger Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation | HOERBIGER | PeakActivity | South Florida Manufacturers Association | LiveRamp | Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada | U.S. Commercial Service | Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany #LevanCenter #TechInnovation #InnovatewithLevan #LevanInspiresInnovation

Shopify started as a store to sell snowboards online. This year, I started recommending Shopify Plus to our B2B enterprise clients. In truth, the platform has been working with billion-dollar organizations (yes, with a “B”) for a while now. Some of the reasons Shopify Plus and Shopify Enterprise have been excelling across industries include: ✔ Quick deployment and lower total cost of ownership (TCO) ✔ Ability to provide crucial data insights to guide decision-making ✔ Ideal for businesses seeking scalability and extensive third-party integrations ✔ Notable for its user-friendly interface (simplifies daily operations, reduces the need for extensive training, accelerates onboarding) So, if you haven’t already, take a look at what Shopify can do really well, and how much they bring to the table. Is there a reason you wouldn’t? P.S. This isn’t to say that EVERY company should enlist Shopify. Each business is slightly different, and it’s important to weigh all your options when it comes to a commerce platform.

I’m thrilled to be a featured panel speaker at “Ugly Talk: The Future of Ecommerce” hosted by discover GREY and Shopify. We’ll get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of building an eCommerce business, and what it takes to win in 2025. Join me and other top minds at this exciting networking and panel discussion event in Miami. It’s free for all entrepreneurs who RSVP, plus I hear there will be great snacks and drinks to keep the ideas flowing! RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/e8_PMRqQ #UglyTalk #UglyTalkEcommerce #UglyTalkMiami

Hot take: Data is more valuable than cash on your balance sheet. Unfortunately, most business leaders don’t think of it as such an asset—and thus don’t nurture it to grow. Yet, data and analytics are SO integral to guiding business and marketing strategy decision-making. Truth be told, it's not the most fun part of the work (for some)—but it's important for us to understand so we can successfully guide our teams. You don’t have to fly blind and rely only on instinctive decision-making when you have your data and analytics structured properly. Our team has been working on a guide for those who are trying to use data to guide those decisions, but might be struggling—and we wanted to share it with you. (While this particular guide is centered around the fashion/apparel industry, I want you to know you can apply it to ANY industry.) Here's the link to download: https://bit.ly/4dZIiGB

How I build out a D2C eCommerce business plan from scratch. The 7 main areas I focus on: 1. Brand Story 2. Customer Focus 3. Competitors 4. Digital Transformation Strategy 5. Financial Planning  6. Marketplaces 7. Activation & Implementation Swipe for key questions and metrics that will help you define: → Who your brand is → What’s needed for success → Where your business is headed – ♻️ Repost to save others from the headache ✍️ Need help mapping out your digital transformation strategy? DM me.

Kibo partners with PeakActivity to tackle some of the toughest challenges in omnichannel retail and B2B distribution. Their expertise, combined with the depth and composability of our platform, creates powerful solutions for our clients. Together, we're not just solving complex problems—we're doing it with people we trust. If you'd like to see how we can help your business streamline operations and deliver better customer experiences, reach out today: https://hubs.la/Q02NrDHj0 #KiboPartner #ComposableCommerce #Omnichannel #B2B

In the latest episode of The E-commerce Toolbox: Expert Perspectives, I was lucky enough to sit down with Manish Hirapara, CEO at PeakActivity, and get into the delicate intricacies of scaling e-commerce solutions. He shared that as customer expectations soar, e-commerce businesses must adapt quickly or risk falling behind. Manish introduced a powerful framework centered around the 3 T’s: Techniques, Team, and Tools. This approach ensures that companies are not just meeting customer expectations but exceeding them by building robust, scalable systems. Join us for an insightful conversation on the strategies that are shaping the future of e-commerce! 🎧 Check it out here: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3Tka8Fh 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cU92Ht #e-commerce #e-commercesuccess #scalability #e-commercepodcast #customersatisfaction #e-commerceindustry

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to share that I have been appointed as a Strategic Engagement Advisor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This prestigious role allows me to bring my passion for digital innovation and expertise in emerging technologies to the forefront, enhancing the synergy between the public and private sectors. At PeakActivity, we believe in supporting organizations with technique, tools, and teams to drive positive change. This new position with the FBI underscores our commitment to revolutionizing information sharing, bolstering corporate resilience, and fortifying national security. I look forward to working closely with the FBI and engaging with a broader range of organizations to address emerging threats and technological challenges. Together, we can create a resilient and adaptive framework that responds to the evolving digital landscape. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Let’s continue to drive innovation and make a positive impact! #DigitalTransformation #AI #Cybersecurity #Innovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #NationalSecurity

My winning eCommerce retail tech stack for 2025: You’re going to want to save this post. 🚩 (It’s not too late to implement 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 before the holiday season!) Email Marketing: Klaviyo Customer Service: Gorgias Payment: Stripe or Shop Pay A/B Testing: AB Tasty or Monetate Fraud Protection Platform: Signifyd Error Detection & Resolution: Noibu Post Purchase Management: Narvar Customer Data Platform (CDP): Klaviyo Personalization: Monetate or Black Crow AI eCommerce Platform: BigCommerce, Kibo or Shopify Tag Management & Analytics Platform: Google Analytics Content Management System (CMS): Builder.io or Storyblok Product Feed Management: Feedonomics, Productsup, or Salsify Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce or HubSpot Reviews & User-Generated Content: Yotpo, Bazaarvoice, or Klaviyo On-site Search: Algolia, Blutag, Unbxd Inc., A Netcore Company, or Klevu Product Information Management (PIM): Akeneo: The Product Experience Company or Salsify I’ve used each of these for my clients. If you have any questions, let me know—I’d be happy to help. I hope this helps save hours spent on demos or Googling. 🙌 — Ali here; I write about strategies that redefine the eCommerce landscape. If you liked this post, connect with me on my profile, follow me, and don’t forget to click the 🔔.