Marketplace Risk
Comment: Almost all of the sources are either links to the company's website, profiles for the founder/CEO, or links to buy a book he wrote. I also have concerns that this may have at least in part been LLM-generated, as the original access date for many of the sources was listed as 2025, [1] and both the current and original listed ISBN numbers are invalid. ProClasher97 ~ Have A Question? 16:21, 28 August 2026 (UTC)
| Private organization | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Trust & Safety; Risk Management; Digital Platforms |
| Founded 📆 | December 2014 |
| Founder 👔 | Jeremy H. Gottschalk |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , San Francisco, California , U.S. |
Area served 🗺️ | |
Key people | Jeremy H. Gottschalk (CEO & Founder) |
| Services | Conferences, virtual events, podcast, consulting, publishing |
| Members | |
Number of employees | |
| 🌐 Website | www |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Marketplace Risk is an American organization providing education, networking, and knowledge-sharing resources for digital marketplace and platform businesses. Founded in December 2014 by attorney and entrepreneur Jeremy H. Gottschalk, it has grown into what industry observers describe as the foremost global resource for trust and safety, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and legal strategy for online marketplaces and digital platforms.[1] The organization is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and operates globally, with conferences held annually in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil.[2]
History
Marketplace Risk was founded in December 2014 by Jeremy Gottschalk, at a time when the sharing economy and marketplace model were experiencing rapid growth.[3] Gottschalk, then serving as general counsel at the childcare marketplace Sittercity, identified an absence of cost-effective, accessible resources for marketplace founders and operators seeking guidance on risk management, trust and safety, and legal strategy. In a 2023 interview, Gottschalk described the founding motivation: there were no readily available resources for resource-constrained startup founders and executive operators in this fast-growing industry.[4]
The first Marketplace Risk Management Conference was held in San Francisco, California, in 2015.[5] Following its initial success, the conference expanded to multiple cities and countries. Gottschalk subsequently left his general counsel role at Sittercity to focus full-time on building the Marketplace Risk platform and developing resources for the startup ecosystem.[4]
Over the following decade, the organization expanded its programming to include virtual events, a podcast, a blog, an e-newsletter, a vendor directory, and consulting services. By 2026, the platform had hosted more than 1,500 speakers, more than 4,500 attendees, and representation from over 650 companies.[2]
Conference expansion timeline
According to the company, its conference series expanded as follows:[5]
- 2015 – The inaugural Marketplace Risk Management Conference launched in San Francisco, California.
- 2019 – The Marketplace Risk Global Summit (MRGS) launched in London, United Kingdom, hosted at the world headquarters of Lloyd's of London. The company describes it as the largest marketplace-focused conference in Europe.
- 2024 – The Marketplace Risk New York Conference (MRNYC) launched. The company describes it as the largest conference for marketplaces and digital platforms on the East Coast of the United States.
- 2025 – The Marketplace Risk Austin Conference (MRATX) held its first edition on February 27, 2025.
- 2025 – The company's first Latin American event, the Digital Risk Summit São Paulo (DRSAO), was held; the company states it sold out.
Offerings and activities
Conferences
Marketplace Risk organizes annual in-person conferences in multiple cities. As of 2026, regular conference locations include Austin, Texas; San Francisco, California; New York City, New York; São Paulo, Brazil; and London, United Kingdom.[2] The conferences are designed for founders and leaders of digital platforms — including marketplace businesses, fintech companies, and other platform-based ventures — as well as solution providers and subject matter experts. Programming covers topics such as trust and safety, fraud prevention, regulatory and compliance challenges, technology innovation, and emerging digital platform risks.[2]
As of 2026, conference venues include Jay Conference in New York City;[6] the Grand Mercure Hotel in São Paulo;[7] the Aon Centre (Leadenhall Building) in London;[8] the Dell Jewish Community Center in Austin;[9] and the Convene venue in San Francisco.[10] Venues are contracted on a per-edition basis and have changed between years.
The organization also operates a scholarship program to support attendance by early-career and underrepresented professionals in the trust and safety field.
Digital resources
In addition to its live events, Marketplace Risk maintains a suite of digital resources including:
- A weekly virtual event series (held every Wednesday)
- The Platform Podcast, covering risk management and platform strategy
- A weekly e-newsletter curating industry news and developments
- The Marketplace Risk Monitor, a dedicated news and analysis resource
- A vendor directory connecting platforms with solution providers
- A community platform and blog featuring practitioner-written content
- An Excellence Program recognizing outstanding contributions to the field
Marketplace Industry Association
Jeremy Gottschalk serves as the founding executive director of the Marketplace Industry Association, an affiliated trade organization focused on representing, educating, and advocating for the marketplace and digital platform ecosystem.[1] The association works to advance the interests of platform-based businesses on policy, regulatory, and industry standards matters.
Founder: Jeremy H. Gottschalk
Background and education
Jeremy H. Gottschalk is an American attorney, entrepreneur, and author recognized as a leading expert on marketplace and digital platform trust and safety, risk management, and legal strategy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.[11]
He has served as an adjunct professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he taught courses related to marketplace legal strategy and compliance.[11]
Career at Sittercity
Prior to founding Marketplace Risk, Gottschalk served for approximately seven years as General Counsel at Sittercity, the first and at the time the largest online childcare platform in the United States, connecting families with babysitters and nannies.[4] During his tenure, he oversaw legal and compliance strategy, including a significant contract with the U.S. Department of Defense that provided childcare resources to all four military branches and their reserves.[4] Sittercity was subsequently acquired by Bright Horizons, the largest childcare company in the United States.[4]
The Sittercity experience gave Gottschalk direct exposure to the trust, safety, and legal challenges unique to marketplace businesses, which informed the founding of Marketplace Risk.
Other roles and recognition
Gottschalk serves on the board of directors of several technology companies and nonprofit organizations. These include the Committee on Sustainability Assessment, which works to advance sustainability in agriculture, and the Integrity Institute.[11][12] In 2016, he received the Community Service Award from Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez for his work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.[3]
He is also president of Raw Materials Natural Skincare, a direct-to-consumer men's skincare company focused on natural and plant-based formulations.[4]
Bulletproof Your Marketplace (book)
Overview
Bulletproof Your Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Platform is a nonfiction business book by Jeremy H. Gottschalk, published by Forbes Books (an imprint of Advantage Media Group) on May 6, 2025, and distributed by Simon & Schuster.[13] The paperback edition runs to 192 pages (ISBN 979-8-9188-8090-6).
The book is aimed at founders, investors, executives, product leaders, and lawyers working in the marketplace and digital platform economy. Rather than focusing on growth tactics, it addresses the legal, operational, and regulatory risks that can lead to platform failure — topics Gottschalk argues receive insufficient attention from early-stage founders.[14]
Topics covered include:
- The range of risks facing digital marketplaces and platforms
- Legal strategies and contractual defenses to limit liability
- Best practices for trust and safety programs
- Terms of use, privacy policies, and regulatory compliance
- Methods to prevent costly litigation and protect platform integrity
- Insurance considerations and risk exposure management
The book draws on Gottschalk's experience working with hundreds of marketplace businesses as an attorney, operator, and consultant, as well as on insights generated through the Marketplace Risk conference series.[14]
Reception
Bulletproof Your Marketplace received praise from a range of practitioners in the platform economy. Nathan Garnett, General Counsel of OfferUp, described it as belonging on the shelf of every founder, product leader, lawyer, or investor in the marketplace economy.[15] Rob Chesnut, a trust and safety pioneer and author of Intentional Integrity, endorsed it as a foundational starting point for anyone running an internet platform, noting the importance of trust and safety for revenue, customer satisfaction, and brand protection.[15]
Genevieve Thiers, the founder of Sittercity, called it an excellent resource for those starting and scaling digital platform businesses.[15] Mike Wilkins, Vice President of Trust and Safety at Turo, described Gottschalk's ability to transform complex legal, compliance, and risk topics into accessible, actionable guidance.[15]
The book has been summarized by getAbstract, which noted its usefulness for digital marketplace investors and innovators seeking practical guidance on liability, insurance, taxation, security, and platform governance.[16]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Jeremy Gottschalk". Built In. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "About". marketplacerisk.com. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Jeremy H. Gottschalk – CEO and Founder at Marketplace Risk". The Org. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Craig, Steve (April 2023). "The history of Marketplace Risk". PEAK IDV Executive Series.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "About Us". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "New York, NYC". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "São Paulo, BR". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "London, UK". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "Austin, TX". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "San Francisco, CA". Marketplace Risk. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Jeremy H. Gottschalk profile". The Org. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "Integrity Institute". Integrity Institute. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ Gottschalk, Jeremy H. (2025-05-06). Bulletproof Your Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Platform. Forbes Books / Advantage Media Group. ISBN 979-8-9188-8090-6. Search this book on
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Bulletproof Your Marketplace". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 "Bulletproof Your Marketplace — editorial reviews". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
- ↑ "Bulletproof Your Marketplace – Free Summary". getAbstract. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
External links
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