Maria Raga is the chief executive of Depop, a global fashion marketplace with over 15 million users, 90 percent of whom are under the age of 26. Prior to taking up the role in 2016, Raga served as Depop’s vice president of operations. Raga has overseen Depop’s ongoing global expansion and the company’s fundraising efforts, including a Series C round of $62 million led by General Atlantic that closed in June 2019. Prior to Depop, Raga launched Groupon’s travel vertical in the UK, headed business development at Privalia, a private online sales business in Spain, Italy, and Brazil, and served as a senior consultant for Bain & Company.
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Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success
The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.
Maria Raga on Why Community Is Central to Depop’s Success
The chief executive of the online peer-to-peer marketplace believes the platform’s ability to connect people sets it apart from typical fashion e-commerce.
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
Is Resale Actually Good for the Planet?
The companies cashing in on fashion’s fast-growing resale market are positioning themselves as a solution to the industry’s sustainability problems. But the reality is far more complex.
Is Resale Actually Good for the Planet?
The companies cashing in on fashion’s fast-growing resale market are positioning themselves as a solution to the industry’s sustainability problems. But the reality is far more complex.
BoF VOICES Day 1: Fashion Confronts a Challenging Future
The industry is grappling with an uncertain outlook amid projections for slowing growth and mounting socio-political unrest, but new technology and business models offer hope for innovative solutions.
BoF VOICES Day 1: Fashion Confronts a Challenging Future
The industry is grappling with an uncertain outlook amid projections for slowing growth and mounting socio-political unrest, but new technology and business models offer hope for innovative solutions.
Resale’s Growing Pains
According to GlobalData, the resale market will exceed $50 billion in 2023 — up from $24 billion last year. Max Bittner, CEO of the Paris-based reseller Vestiaire Collective, joins peer-to-peer platform Depop’s CEO Maria Raga in a discussion about the burgeoning resale economy moderated by BoF’s Sarah Kent.
Resale’s Growing Pains
According to GlobalData, the resale market will exceed $50 billion in 2023 — up from $24 billion last year. Max Bittner, CEO of the Paris-based reseller Vestiaire Collective, joins peer-to-peer platform Depop’s CEO Maria Raga in a discussion about the burgeoning resale economy moderated by BoF’s Sarah Kent.
Power Moves | Bottega Veneta Names CEO, Vetements' New Collection Director
This week, Bottega Veneta appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as chief executive officer, and Nina Nitsche joins Vetements.
Power Moves | Bottega Veneta Names CEO, Vetements' New Collection Director
This week, Bottega Veneta appointed Claus-Dietrich Lahrs as chief executive officer, and Nina Nitsche joins Vetements.
Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations
Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."
Role Call | Maria Raga, Vice President of Operations
Maria Raga, vice president of operations at Depop, says "If you enjoy starting from scratch, and find that uncertainty or making big decisions doesn’t scare you, then start-ups will probably be a good fit."