Media
Appearances & Press
Podcasts, keynotes, interviews, and writing on B2B commerce, AI, and digital transformation.
Article 2026-03
Industrial Distribution — Tech Talk
2026 Outlook: How B2B Leaders Can Stay Ahead
Five trends shaping B2B commerce in 2026 — the two-speed buyer reality, platform agility as a KPI, data liquidity as a margin driver, practical AI, and consolidation for reliability.
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Press 2026-02-13
BigCommerce Blog
Introducing Distributed Ecommerce Hub
Quoted as launch spokesperson for Distributed Ecommerce Hub — product announcement for manufacturers, distributors, and franchises managing network-wide storefronts.
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Conference 2025-11
BigCommerce Blog
Top Ecommerce Conferences in 2026 — B2B Online Session Recap
Referenced B2B Online fireside chat with Jacob Jones (VP IT, Sellars) on launching ecommerce in a traditional sales-driven business — platform selection, data readiness, cross-functional alignment.
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Podcast · Host 2025-11-13
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Creating the Silent Salesman: MTM Recognition's Journey
MTM Recognition's digital transformation with Ashley Andersen — resulting in a 6x revenue increase since switching to BigCommerce.
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Podcast · Host 2025-10-30
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Designing Trustworthy B2B Experiences
Simon Robillard (VP, O2 Commerce) on creating B2B experiences that build trust and success.
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Podcast · Host 2025-10-16
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How to Future-Prepare Your B2B
Darin Lynch (CEO, Irish Titan) on building what's next for B2B — why you can't future-proof for what you can't predict, but you can future-prepare.
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Article 2025-10-02
BigCommerce Blog
IDC Independently Confirms That Businesses Using B2B Edition Grow Faster
Byline on the IDC Business Value Assessment — 391% ROI over 3 years, 7-month payback, $393K in annual benefits per 1,000 customers.
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Podcast · Host 2025-10-02
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Silk Commerce: What it Means to Go B2B2X
Michael Payne (Silk Commerce, B2B Excellence Award winner) on modernising wholesale and distributor commerce.
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Podcast · Guest 2025-09-30
MDM Podcast — Modern Distribution Management
MDM Amplify: The Human Side of Digital Commerce
With Devashish Saxena and MDM's Mike Hockett — why digital transformation is a human-first journey, the Chief AI Officer role, and intentional ecommerce strategy.
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Podcast · Host 2025-09-18
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Americaneagle.com on Building What B2B Needs Next
Derek Cwik and Michael Vasta (Americaneagle.com) on solving the unique business needs of B2B companies, whether new to online or digitally mature.
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Interview 2025-09-17
Digital Commerce 360
Q&A: How Agentic AI Is Redefining B2B Digital Commerce
Deep Q&A on agentic AI vs automation, data foundations, contract pricing/approval workflows, ROI tracking, and the evolution of sales roles.
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Article 2025-09-11
BigCommerce Blog
Built for B2B: Why BigCommerce Outperforms Shopify for Manufacturers and Distributors
Competitive positioning piece on BigCommerce vs Shopify for manufacturers and distributors.
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Conference 2025-09-10
BigSummit APAC 2025 — Sydney
Scaling for Tomorrow: B2B Strategies / The Next Big Thing Panel
Joined the B2B strategy panel and emceed the breakout session track. Panel covered FeedAI, B2B multi-entity hierarchies, and CPQ workflows.
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Podcast · Host 2025-09-04
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Passion Meets Purpose: Justin King on Educating in B2B
Justin King (MD, B2B Association) on his passion for elevating B2B careers and the unique lessons from his journey in the industry.
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Podcast · Host 2025-08-21
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Digitally Transforming Boston Scientific: Part Two
Deirdre Peters (Head of Digital Commerce, Boston Scientific) dives deeper into her digital transformation journey, B2B vs B2C differences, and where the industry is heading.
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Podcast · Host 2025-08-07
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Digitally Transforming Boston Scientific: Part One
Deirdre Peters (Head of Digital Commerce, Boston Scientific) on career paths, digital transformation, and all things B2B manufacturing.
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Podcast · Host 2025-07-24
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Bringing a Touch of B2C to Your B2B: GlassCraft Door Company's Story
Donald Polansky (GlassCraft Door Company) on modernising the company's online ordering system and making digital transformation approachable.
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Podcast · Guest 2025-07-23
The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce — Trellis
Episode 156: Lance Owide (Return Appearance)
Second appearance with Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson. Agility, incremental growth, AI-driven sales tools, and immersive buyer experiences.
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Podcast · Host 2025-07-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Bringing More Voices to the B2B Table with Cassandra Cross
Cassandra Cross (VP Partnerships, Cronix; host of How She Got Here) on lifting up the voices of women in B2B.
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Keynote 2025-07-04
B2Beach 2025 — BigCommerce UK
Opening Keynote: The State of B2B Commerce
Opened the day unpacking the Digital Maturity Scale — digital leaders are 50% more likely to hit significant growth — and the implications of AI and agentic commerce.
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Podcast · Host 2025-06-26
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Digitally Transforming a Heritage Brand: Norsland Lefse's Story
Lori McDonald on taking Norsland Lefse online and the learnings from digitally transforming a legacy brand.
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Podcast · Host 2025-06-12
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How to Maximize AI for Your B2B with McFadyen
Jeff Mikos (Head of Strategy, McFadyen Digital) on practical AI use cases for B2B brands without getting distracted by the hype.
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Podcast · Host 2025-05-29
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How Devashish Saxena Finds Focus and Purpose in Ecommerce Technology
Devashish Saxena on finding your purpose when leading a B2B team and staying focused on the humanity in every interaction.
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Podcast · Host 2025-05-15
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Veterinary MedTech in the Digital Age: Movora's Story
Korrie Wilhelm (VP Marketing, Movora) on B2B ecommerce in the veterinary medtech space and fostering accessible product education online.
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Podcast · Host 2025-05-01
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Efficiency, Sustainability, and Quality in B2B: AS Colour's Story
CEO Clive Ormerod on AS Colour's path to becoming the global leader in blank apparel — sustainability, international growth, and adapting to a changing retail landscape.
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Podcast · Host 2025-04-14
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Bringing DTC Experiences to B2B: Sellars' Story
Jacob Jones (VP IT, Sellars) on revamping B2B ecommerce strategy — the challenges of going online as a B2B brand and the excitement that comes with it.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Why Data is Your Business's Secret Weapon with Jake Cook
Jake Cook (CEO, Tadpull) on the best ways to pull and utilise buyer data to increase sales in the long run.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Demystifying SEO for B2B Brands with Curt Anderson
Curt Anderson (B2B Ecommerce Evangelist) on actionable SEO tips and tricks for manufacturers new to organic search.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Integrating Sales Teams with Nicole Donnelly
Nicole Donnelly (CEO, DMG Digital) on how manufacturers can integrate an ecommerce plan that fits their needs without disrupting existing sales teams.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
B2B Branding with Isaiah Bollinger
Isaiah Bollinger (CEO, Trellis) on why B2B brands struggle with branding compared to D2C — and how to close the gap.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on B2B Ecommerce with Jake Cook
Jake Cook (Tadpull) on the impact of the AI revolution on the future of B2B ecommerce.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
The Power of Video for Digital Marketing Success
Curt Anderson on why video marketing is important for manufacturers — showing off products and equipment to buyers who can't be there in person.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Ecommerce Readiness with Nicole Donnelly
Nicole Donnelly (DMG Digital) on ecommerce readiness consulting for manufacturers — tips and tricks to make adopting new technologies pain-free.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Creating a Lasting B2B Network with LinkedIn with Curt Anderson
Curt Anderson on making the most of LinkedIn for B2B brands — how to build a following and grow your brand.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How DTCs Can Start Selling B2B with Jason Greenwood
Jason Greenwood (Greenwood Consulting) on how D2C brands can open up wholesale channels successfully.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
B2B Ecommerce Marketplaces with Verginie Cossett
Virginie Cosset (Sales Director, Marketplacer) on the benefits of selling through a marketplace — retaining data and growing your B2B.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Digital Transformation with Nicole Donnelly
Nicole Donnelly (DMG Digital) on making digital transformation adoption pain-free for manufacturers and distributors.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Getting Customers on Board with Ecommerce with Isaiah Bollinger
Isaiah Bollinger (Trellis) on ecommerce adoption among B2B customers — how to address apprehensiveness and communicate the benefits of going online.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
B2B Merchandising with Ashley Ching
Ashley Ching (CEO, Inhaven) on the differences between merchandising for B2B and D2C and the technologies needed for stand-out experiences.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Marketing and Sales Strategies to Gain a Competitive Edge with Jake Cook
Jake Cook (Tadpull) on how distributors and manufacturers can leverage the digital era of marketing and sales to their advantage.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How Manufacturers Can Sell Directly to Consumers
Jason Greenwood (Greenwood Consulting) on the challenges and opportunities for B2B brands opening D2C channels.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
B2B Systems Integration with Isaiah Bollinger
Isaiah Bollinger (Trellis) on practical approaches to systems integrations for B2B brands who aren't highly technically savvy.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ashley Ching
Ashley Ching (Founder & CEO, Inhaven) on the world of being a B2B business owner and her inspiring career journey.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
How to Exit Your Business with Jake Cook
Jake Cook (Tadpull) on the complicated topic of exiting a B2B business — tips to make it a smooth transition.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Introduction to E-procurement Solutions with Kevin Kazenmeyer
Kevin Kazenmayer (VP Channel Development, Tradecentric) on e-procurement — ways to optimise and automate to save B2B brands time and money.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform with Isaiah Bollinger
Isaiah Bollinger (Trellis) on B2B platform selection — what makes a certain ecommerce platform the best match for your brand.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
The Benefits of Implementing an E-procurement Solution with Kevin Kazenmeyer
Kevin Kazenmayer (Tradecentric) on the benefits — and costs — of implementing an e-procurement solution for B2B brands.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-10
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
De-risking Digital and Ecommerce Projects with Jason Greenwood
Jason Greenwood (Greenwood Consulting) on expert tips for making the D2C-to-wholesale transition risk-free.
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Podcast · Host 2025-03-05
B2B Bites — BigCommerce
B2B Buyer Journey Trends with Shelley Kilpatrick
Shelley Kilpatrick (BigCommerce Content Marketing) on the B2B Buyer Report — findings from surveying 1,000+ shoppers on their complete buyer journey.
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Video 2024-12-27
YouTube — BigCommerce
B2B eCommerce is Learning from B2C!
Short-form clip explaining how a billion-dollar building materials distributor uses personalisation to drive smarter customer experiences.
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Podcast · Guest 2024-12-17
eCommerce Masters — Groove Commerce
EP010: The Future of B2B eCommerce with Lance Owide from BigCommerce
46-minute conversation with Ethan Giffin covering path to ecommerce, why B2B grows 2x B2C, ideal merchant profiles, channel conflict, and the B2B roadmap.
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Article 2024-11-22
Digital Commerce 360
How AI Is Transforming B2B Ecommerce
Byline on AI integration with ERP/CRM, data management, quote-to-cash automation, and scaling AI implementations thoughtfully.
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Podcast · Guest 2024-11-18
How She Got Here — Cassandra Cross
Episode 1 (BONUS): Lance Owide and Paul Dabrowski
Bonus episode with Cass Cross and co-guest Paul Dabrowski (BigCommerce) on ecommerce careers and BigCommerce B2B insights.
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Interview 2024-10-03
Folio3 Blog
Trends & Roadmaps in BigCommerce B2B — Interview with Lance Owide
Interview with Noman bin Rizwan on the open-source buyer portal, SME empowerment, and the roadmap for B2B at BigCommerce.
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Press 2024-09-05
BigCommerce Press
BigCommerce Customers Wovenbyrd and Joval Wines Win B2B Ecommerce Industry Awards
Quoted on customer wins at the Global Excellence in B2B Ecommerce Awards (B2B Ecommerce Association / Digital Commerce 360).
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Conference 2024-08-26
BigSummit 2024 — Austin
B2B Roadmap Session
Walked attendees through the new B2B roadmap — elevating buyer experience, customisation, and reducing complexity. Flagship event at ACL Live.
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Podcast · Guest 2024-07-15
Ziffity
How to Simplify the B2B Ecommerce Purchase Process
B2C vs B2B buying journeys, SEO for B2B, PunchOut catalogs, and the BigCommerce–TradeCentric partnership for eProcurement.
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Article 2024-06-04
BigCommerce Blog
Lance Owide Addresses the Latest B2B Analyst Report (Forrester Wave Q2 2024)
Contrarian byline piece pushing back on Forrester's methodology — arguing arbitrary category scoring doesn't reflect real B2B transformation outcomes.
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Press 2024-05-13
Digital Commerce 360
BigCommerce Sees B2B Driving Up Revenue and Market Share
Interview with Paul Demery on BigCommerce's open-source buyer portal targeting $500M–$1B+ enterprises, including a $15B construction materials manufacturer and $6B electronic components maker.
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Video Series 2024-04
BigCommerce — LinkedIn & YouTube
#B2BBites Video Series (pre-podcast)
Original video-only series featuring interviews with B2B experts including Nicole Donnelly, Isaiah Bollinger, and Curt Anderson. Later repackaged as the B2B Bites podcast.
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Article 2024-01-24
Retail TouchPoints
2024 Predictions and Trends in B2B Ecommerce: Navigating the Digital Evolution
Executive viewpoint on AI/ML, personalisation, data, social commerce, and security shaping B2B ecommerce in 2024.
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Conference 2023-10
BigCommerce Partner Summit 2023 — Austin
Modernizing Your B2B Tech Stack With Twin Liquors
On-stage discussion with Michael Salome and Denise Hoos of Twin Liquors, later released as a Make It Big Podcast episode.
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Video 2023-09-25
BigCommerce / oBundle YouTube
New BigCommerce B2B Edition Invoice Portal with Lance Owide
Walkthrough covering B2B trends for the next 5 years, the new Invoice Portal in B2B Edition, and enabling multiple invoices.
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Podcast · Guest 2023-08-30
The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce — Trellis
Episode 102: Lance Owide, General Manager B2B at BigCommerce
With Isaiah Bollinger and Timothy Peterson — common barriers to B2B ecommerce adoption, the Feedonomics acquisition, and growing BigCommerce's B2B segment.
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Article 2023-08-28
Digital Commerce 360
Automotive Ecommerce and the Accelerants Driving It Forward
Byline on why the automotive sector is accelerating online — Millennial buyer behavior, BigCommerce powering 2,500+ automotive sites, and the $75B→$213B market forecast.
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Podcast · Guest 2023-06-13
The BIG, commerce Podcast — Calashock
Unleashing Your B2B Ecommerce Website with the New BigCommerce B2B Edition
Return appearance with host Luigi Moccia — B2B Edition launch, multi-storefront, headless for B2B, and starting digital transformation with customer interviews.
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Video 2023-05-02
Industrial Distribution
5 Minutes with ID: What Distributors Are Missing in E-Commerce
Short-form video on what distributors get wrong in ecommerce — cost myths, cloud/SaaS as the leveller, and moving beyond transactional hubs.
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Webinar 2023-04-25
BigCommerce / Hawksearch / PROS / oBundle
Solving B2B Ecommerce Pain Points
30-minute panel on B2B pain points — enterprise pricing, on-site search, and making complex B2B catalogs customer-friendly.
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