Get ready, fashion e-commerce professionals. The future of how people shop online is about to be radically transformed by Artificial Intelligence. This isn't just an upgrade; AI tools are set to disrupt the massive online retail sector, potentially cutting out traditional websites and apps entirely.Imagine AI chatbots and automated AI agents recommending entire outfits, managing purchases, and reshaping the customer experience. This fundamental shift is sparking a fierce AI shopping race and, crucially, a new talent war.In this must-listen episode, we delve into who the major players in digital commerce are hiring to build this AI-driven future of fashion shopping. Companies like Shopify, who are reimagining their platform for a "post-AI world" with key executives like Carl Rivera, and even AI powerhouses like OpenAI, bringing in veterans from commerce and advertising fields like Fidji Simo, are in this intense hiring race.Discover the types of talent in demand – it's not just core engineering, but individuals with a strong consumer lens, experience from platforms like e-commerce marketplaces, and those capable of navigating rapid change. Leaders in product, partnerships, and engineering are at the centre of this shift.We explore the cutting-edge developments in AI agent payment tools and features designed to make products discoverable within AI search results. Understand the critical need for businesses in fashion e-commerce to provide structured, standardised product information so their inventory can be effectively found and purchased by these emerging AI agents. Even major tech firms like Microsoft are launching initiatives for brands to share data directly for better visibility in AI tools. Shopify is also rolling out ways for its merchants to share listing information with AI applications.The path to AI shopping isn't without hurdles, particularly in making existing retail sites easy for AI tools to interact with. This highlights the need for adaptable strategies and the right expertise.Tune in to understand the competitive landscape, the crucial skills required, and how the AI talent war is directly impacting the future of fashion e-commerce. This episode is essential listening for anyone working in online retail, from e-commerce managers and digital marketers to product leads and brand owners, preparing for the next wave of digital transformation and retail innovation.

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