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Depop’s Head of Trust and Safety, Sophie Walsh, is familiar with helping organisations to do the right thing for users, in a way that also mitigates risk to the business. She recently took to the stage at Marketplace Risk’s Global Summit to discuss the use of AI in driving forward positive impact for online marketplaces, alongside Sasha Haco, CEO and Founder of Unitary AI, and Donatas Aleksandravičius, Engineering Manager at Vinted. Rich discussions included topics such as ‘how online marketplaces can leverage AI to improve safety and reduce risk’, and ‘where can AI help, and where are the gaps’? Insights highlighted how the strengths of AI have enabled scalability through machine learning and large language models. These capabilities have enabled us to change the ways in which we can keep our platform safe for users and build trust amongst our talented and creative community. See here more information about Marketplace Risk: https://lnkd.in/e_AUz8z2 #MRGS24
🌊 Last week, a group of Depoppers spent their Impact Hours making a real difference with a Thames riverside and beach cleanup in collaboration with Washed Up Cards - a fantastic social enterprise that combines wellness with environmental action through cleanups and creative workshops, utilising the plastic and rubbish collected. In just 90 minutes, 7 bags of plastic, countless micro-plastics, and several large items were removed, totaling approximately 80kg of rubbish - a significant contribution to keeping Tower Hamlets cleaner and greener! At Depop, we’re proud to offer all full-time employees two additional paid volunteer days per year, giving everyone the opportunity to support causes they’re passionate about and drive meaningful environmental and social change. A huge thank you to Washed Up Cards and our wonderful employees for their efforts! Together, we’re proving that small actions can lead to big impact. 💚 #DepopImpactHours
Depop buyers and sellers have been helping to popularise secondhand fashion and drive forward resale culture for over a decade, but how do we continue to earn cultural relevance and resonance? Last week, Depop CMO Peter Semple took to the stage as keynote speaker at Brands&Culture to discuss how brands can contribute to culture, rather than just chase cultural influence. See all the highlights from the event here: https://lnkd.in/eJBYZihU
A couple weeks ago, to wrap up Black History Month at Depop, the aim was to embrace this year's theme of “Reclaiming Narratives,” by giving people the chance to connect, share stories, and experience the richness of different cultures firsthand. The Black@Depop ERG hosted a special Vibes Takeover, celebrating Black culture, flavours, and community. The team brought the energy with an Ultimate Black Pub Quiz, where winners took home vouchers for Jamii—a fantastic platform supporting Black British creators and makers, while DJ2Smooth took us back with an old-school set. 🎶 A huge thank you to our vendors for a delicious spread; Gebeta Ethiopian Kitchen, 2 Nigerian Boys, and Belly's Taste of Caribbean, and Bad Breed Rum Punch and Wondamix who kept the drinks flowing. To close out the BHM celebrations, we experienced a coffee ceremony led by Rhoda Authentic Ethiopian Coffee & Cake Shop, where employees enjoyed the rich flavours of traditional coffee and sweet bread, bringing a bit of cultural heritage to London HQ. A perfect ending to an inspiring month! ✨ #BlackAtDepop #ReclaimingNarratives
🌟 Last month, the Black@Depop ERG welcomed 12 mentees from The Elephant Room "One Month Mentors" scheme to London HQ! 🌟 Kicking off with an office tour and giving everyone a look behind the scenes at Depop, Black@Depop Co-Chair Khadra Aden then hosted a powerful panel talk with some inspiring ERG members including Salieu Jallow, Morgan Thorne, Jumoke Adekunle, Rebecca Levy-Lewis, Dana Ashur and Laila, where they discussed their journeys and experiences working in tech. A huge shout out to The Elephant Room — the One Month Mentors scheme is an amazing initiative that’s supported hundreds of young people since its inception. It’s always a privilege to connect, share, and uplift the next generation of young professionals eager to take the next steps in their careers.
Depop is hiring! We’re looking for Student Ambassadors in the US to represent Depop on their campus for the Spring Semester 2025. We care about creating a community that believes in circularity and sustainable fashion, and we want Ambassadors who feel the same way. ♻️ As a Student Ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to host pop-ups, clothing swaps, tabling events and more at your university, in a team of 2 per campus. These real-life events are meant to bring the Depop community to life for new and existing users who are interested in circular fashion. The ideal candidate has a strong university network of clubs and organizations, a self-starter attitude and is passionate about sustainable fashion, event planning and marketing. We’re excited to embark on our next expansion to 75 universities, and yours may be on the list! Join our journey and apply today using the link below >>> https://depoponcampus.splashthat.com/
We’re excited to be named one of Club Cosmo's 2024 Honorees today, part of an incredible list of creators, brands and trends pushing culture forward. ⏩ 💥 🚀 Check out the full list from Cosmopolitan here >>> https://lnkd.in/ehJdTvKm
Did you know that fall and winter can be one of the most impactful times of year to shop secondhand instead of new? Cold weather essentials like jackets, boots and fleeces can drive an average water saving almost 3 times higher than summer items, when you buy them secondhand on Depop. Finding a leather jacket on Depop rather than new could save over 140 lbs CO2e - equivalent to the carbon footprint of an iPhone! And tracking down those perfect winter boots secondhand could save the equivalent CO2e of driving more than 300 miles by car, plus over 3,500 glasses of water. If you’re building out your cold weather wardrobe, that’s more incentive than ever to think secondhand first. For more about how we’ve calculated this, check out our explainer at the link below, which includes a link to our full methodology. https://shorturl.at/qqatW https://shorturl.at/ZHGLm *Averages are calculated by comparing item subcategories split by typical seasonal use, and the iPhone comparison is based on data from Apple on the lifecycle of an iPhone 13 128GB, including sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, shipping and the end of use.
In collaboration with our DEI partner, Colorintech, Depop’s Lead Technical Programme Manager, Khadra Aden, took the stage at Black Tech Fest 2024 for the ‘Applying AI’ panel, sharing valuable insights on the impact of AI on job roles and the broader industry. The discussion highlighted how AI has evolved in recent years and explored how Depop are using AI tools to drive personal efficiency and innovation within our teams. It was an inspiring reminder of how AI is positively reshaping the way we work and pushing boundaries in the tech space 🚀 #BlackTechFest2024 #AI #TechInnovation
We’re excited to welcome back some familiar faces who have chosen to return to Depop after exploring new opportunities. A big shoutout to our Repoppers; Ali Kagalwalla, Rosie Hartman, Josh Smart, Katrina Michanicou, and Joseph Pallamidessi 🎉 Joseph shared his thoughts on coming back, "Returning to Depop two years ago was one of the best decisions I’ve made. When people ask why, I always say it’s the strong friendships, sense of community, and shared mission that make this place more than just a job. I was excited to work again with brilliant colleagues who’ve become dear friends, and I’m grateful for the trust placed in me to lead crucial company-wide projects. If I had to make the choice again, I’d come back in a heartbeat!" Their return is a testament to the strength of our culture and the deep sense of community we’ve cultivated together. We’re thrilled to see how they’ll continue to shape the future of Depop!
