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Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
Sid Malladi: The Future of B2B Trade - [Making Markets, EP.62]
Making Markets
50 minutes
5 months ago
Sid Malladi: The Future of B2B Trade - [Making Markets, EP.62]
My guest today is Sid Malladi, founder of Nuvo. Behind every product, from wine to lumber to steel, is a complex web of B2B relationships, built slowly, at high cost, and constrained by risk. Nuvo aims to change that by building a digital network that accelerates onboarding, visibility, and trust. In this conversation, Sid takes us through that journey. We discuss the frictions that define B2B trade, the cold-start challenge of building a network from scratch, and how Nuvo approaches trust like a FICO score for businesses. We also explore the broader macro forces shaping supply chains today, from tariffs to AI, and why the most resilient companies are those creating deeper, more flexible webs of trade relationships.
For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE.
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Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets
(00:01:04) Introduction to Novo and B2B Trade
(00:03:05) Challenges in B2B Trade Partnerships
(00:08:16) Novo's Digital Network Solution
(00:11:19) Scaling and Network Effects
(00:17:14) Operational Efficiency and Revenue Growth
(00:19:19) Macro Forces and Technology Adoption
(00:24:38) Consumer vs. B2B Dynamics
(00:24:58) Credit Networks and Margins
(00:25:59) Building Private Networks
(00:26:51) Early Discoveries and Business Models
(00:28:02) The Role of Centralized Data
(00:31:11) Risk Management in B2B Trade
(00:31:51) Novo's Approach to Risk and Visibility
(00:35:11) Integrating with Government and Private Systems
(00:38:04) Challenges and Opportunities in Trade Networks
(00:43:27) Adapting to Market Volatility
(00:46:42) Future Plans and Expansion
(00:49:09) Industry Outlook
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Making Markets
Making Markets explores the psychology and structure that make up markets all over the world. Each week, Eric Golden speaks to experts about a different market so you can see what actually happens when money changes hands. From mainstream stock and bond markets to esoteric niches like vineyards, antique art, and crypto, we explain the transactions that underpin our economy. Visit joincolossus.com to find more episodes, transcripts and a library of content to continue your learning.
