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Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living Too Much 'Stuff'? Here's How it Impacts the Planet and How We Can Beat Overconsumption for GoodWe have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we're resharing a past episode where we dive into the issue with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...

2025-04-2436 min

Living The Red Life Nick Huzar on Innovation, Failure & the Treasure Hunt That Became OfferUpSUMMARYNick Huzar, the CEO and co-founder of OfferUp, a widely popular local marketplace app, joins the podcast to discuss his journey and offer insights into the company’s rapid growth and development. Known for its easy-to-use platform, OfferUp has made waves in the online marketplace industry, and Huzar shares the early days, how the idea came together, and the evolution of the platform. He dives into their strategic moves and explains how they transformed OfferUp from a simple online marketplace into a dynamic, visually engaging treasure hunt-like experience that encourages people to interact more frequently with th...

2025-03-2726 min

From Startup to Exit Best of 2024: From Startup to ExitSend us a text2024 has been an incredible year for TiE Seattle’s From Startup to Exit podcast – featuring inspiring conversations with entrepreneurial leaders, innovators, and changemakers. As the year ends, we’re excited to share the Top 4 Episodes of 2024 that you don’t want to miss!The Founding of OfferUp - Nick Huzar: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234096/episodes/13413716The Founding of Rover & the Vision Behind Pioneer Square Labs - Greg Gottesman: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234096/episodes/13615903Mega-Successful Exits: Chronus & Ally.io - Vetri Vellore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234096/episodes/13899931Deve...

2024-12-291h 04

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living How Overconsumption Impacts the Planet and the Key to Beating It for GoodWith everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. As we approach some of the biggest shopping holidays of the year, we're resharing an important past episode where we dive into our major “stuff” problem with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV. For more information, visit https://brightly...

2024-11-2836 min

CEO Sales Huddle with Che Brown From Clutter to Cash: How OfferUp’s Disruptive Approach Can Boost Your Business Revenue | CEO Sales Huddle with Che Brown Have you ever found yourself drowning in things you no longer need? Maybe your garage is packed with unused items, and you’ve considered selling them to declutter your space. It’s a common issue – in fact, a 2016 survey by OfferUp and ClearVoice revealed that 48% of respondents feel their homes are cluttered with unused items. But here’s the twist: while many want to declutter, the majority find it easier to donate or even throw away items instead of selling them. This is the problem that inspired the founders of OfferUp. The struggle lies in the time...

2024-06-2721 min

Passive Income Pilots #62 - Pilot Math: Wealth Strategies for Aviators with Jason DepewWelcome back to another episode of Passive Income Pilots! Today, we have a fantastic conversation with Jason Depew, a captain with a US major airline and certified Top Gun. Jason has a wealth of knowledge about pilot finances, having written for various aviation magazines and authored the book "Pilot Math Treasure Bath." In this episode, Jason shares his journey from military pilot to airline captain, his financial strategies, and insights into market-based cash balance plans. Whether you're looking to optimize your retirement savings, invest in real estate, or diversify your income streams, Jason's practical advice and personal experiences will...

2024-06-0551 min

Passive Income Pilots #55 - First Class Intro to Angel Investing with OfferUp Founder Nick HuzarEver wonder how to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Tune into our latest episode of Passive Income Pilots as we soar into the world of angel investing and marketplace innovation with Nick Huzar, the CEO and founder of OfferUp! Discover how Nick's room full of unwanted items sparked the vision for a multi-billion-dollar company that revolutionized the way we sell online. Whether you're a passive income beginner or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with insights on startup growth, the spirit of innovation, and practical tips for...

2024-04-1654 min

Everything Marketplaces How OfferUp Became The Largest Local Marketplace In The US With Nick HuzarThe Everything Marketplaces podcast is an audio version of our group chats. This episode is going back to one of our popular group chats that we had with Nick Huzar, who's the Founder & former CEO of OfferUp. OfferUp is the largest local marketplace in the US for buying & selling items from others nearby. It helps facilitate over $1B in transactions every month and has also raised $380M+ from top investors like a16z, Coatue, GGV, and more. Nick on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/nickhuzar OfferUp: https://www.offerup.com Mike W...

2023-10-0347 min

From Startup to Exit The founding of OfferUp, a conversation with OfferUp founder Nick HuzarSend us a textToday, we have invited Nick Huzar, the co-founder and former CEO of OfferUp for more than a decade. He is currently operating as a board director, brand evangelist, and advising the CEO on strategic projects. Nick's experience lies in building two-sided marketplaces from the ground up. Through this, he has raised over $380M in financing from leading investors including A16Z, TRowe, Tiger, Allen.co, GGV, Coatue, and more. He is currently focused on simplifying the complexity around climate change via my weekly video podcast @ www.stufftv.org. Additionally, he will ride anything...

2023-08-1651 min

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living Why the Founder of OfferUp Thinks We Have Too Much Stuff, with StuffTVLaura Wittig recently sat down with Nick Huzar, the co-founder of OfferUp, to talk about the impact that all of the stuff we accumulate has on the planet. (Spoiler: It's not good!) This week, you can listen in from the other side: We're sharing Nick's interview with Laura on his own podcast, StuffTV. For more episodes, visit stufftv.org. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2023-08-0241 min

Good Together: Ethical, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living How Our 'Stuff' Problem Impacts the Planet (and the Key to Beating Overconsumption for Good)We have a major “stuff” problem. With everything we want just a click away, we bring new things into our homes every day… just to toss them out. This excessive consumption has led to an alarming statistic: The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash each day. For a family of four, that’s 6,570 pounds of trash generated per year. This week, we dive into the issue with Nick Huzar, the co-founder and board director at OfferUp and the founder of StuffTV. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/blog/americas-stuff-problem. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy...

2023-06-2837 min

SOUTH POD: Rise of a Region Building a Unicorn Out of Used Goods with OfferUpTonight on SOUTH POD, we are re-airing our conversation with Natalie Angelillo and Nick Huzar from OfferUp. In this recording from the 2020 DIG SOUTH Virtual Tech Summit find out how OfferUp built a Unicorn from used goods.

2020-12-1130 min

ExecuTalks OfferUp CEO & Co-Founder: Nick HuzarNick was born & raised in Seattle, and after graduating from WSU, Nick had trouble finding a job that paid well, so he ended up working for a small company where he earned half of the average starting salary out of college at the time. He credits a lot of his success to what he learned while working for a small company, saying that because he had to wear so many different hats early in his career, he learned so much about business than the average person even though he was paid less. Eventually, Nick started hi...

2020-09-2057 min

Future Commerce The Digitally-Enabled Local Business: Transitioning OfferUp’s Platform from C2C to B2C (feat. CEO Nick Huzar)Local commerce is making a comeback and the digital realm is crucial to its success. OfferUp strives to create a platform that enables anyone to buy and sell locally. Nick Huzar, CEO of OfferUp joins the show to discuss how they're evolving with local commerce.The Potential for Secondhand CommerceNick loves to build and create things. While having a baby on the way, he needed to clear a room and was frustrated at the time and effort it would take to sell his belongings. The idea for OfferUp sparked.When he started OfferUp in 2011, there...

2020-07-0332 min

The Jason & Scot Show - E-Commerce And Retail News OfferUp CEO Nick HuzarEP217 - OfferUp CEO Nick Huzar Episode 217 is an interview with Nick Huzar (@nickhuzar), the Founder and CEO of OfferUp (@OfferUp). OfferUp is the largest mobile marketplace in the U.S, facilitating consumer to consumer sales of second-hand goods. In this interview, we discuss OfferUp's recent fund raise, the acquisition of LetGo, and the state of C2C Marketplaces during Covid-19. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 217 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on...

2020-04-2650 min

What Fuels You Nick HuzarOfferUp’s CEO, Nick Huzar, joins us to talk about the evolution of the largest mobile marketplace in the U.S. OfferUp, which he started in 2011 and has raised $261 million in funding so far. They have a strong focus on safety and live and breathe their product (their 70,000 square foot office is furnished entirely by furniture bought locally on OfferUp)!Nick discusses learning work ethic from his parents at a young age, how he’s raising his kids to have grit and how his “word is everything.” He also shares how he manages the difficult balance of patience and push...

2020-01-1454 min

Office Hours with Spencer Rascoff Nick Huzar: Co-founder and CEO of OfferUpNick Huzar is co-founder and CEO of OfferUp, the largest mobile marketplace in the U.S. The company has reinvented the model for local, peer-to-peer commerce, and its engagement metrics are incredible. In 2017, the company reported that it had over 60 million downloads and 43 million users who use the platform as frequently as popular social media apps. Today, OfferUp is one of the highest valued private companies in the Pacific Northwest, officially gaining "unicorn" status. In this episode, Nick offers advice for leaders about scaling a company, the importance of building trust and how his leadership style has evolved with...

2018-10-2525 min

Startup Grind Why Hiring The Right People Is Essential With Nick Huzar (OfferUp)Today we have the CEO and co-founder of OfferUp Nick Huzar. OfferUp is a platform that aims to create the simplest and safest marketplace to buy and sell locally. OfferUp has grown rapidly to become the largest peer to peer mobile marketplace in the country. Previously, Nick was co-founder and CTO of Konnects, Inc, an early social networking startup where he raised $6M in capital and scaled to over 1M users within 18months. Earlier in his Career Nick held positions at T-Mobile and Microsoft.As a new father with a pile of unwanted things, Nick Huzar realized that there w...

2015-08-0533 min