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Lara Schmoisman and Bora Mutluoglu discuss the complexities of social commerce, focusing on TikTok Shop and the impact of AI on sales strategies.

Send us Fan Mail In this Coffee Nº5 episode, Lara Schmoisman sits down with Bora Mutluoglu, co-founder of Reacher and Y Combinator alum, to break down the reality of social commerce. Using TikTok Shop as a case study, they explore automation, affiliate strategy, creator relationships, and how AI-generated content is reshaping sustainable growth. We'll talk about: Why the “easy sales” narrative around TikTok Shop is misleadingHow social commerce is maturing into a performance-driven ecosyste...

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