Episode 37
Beni: Redefining Resale Shopping with AI-Powered Convenience
In this episode of In With the New, Avril speaks with Sarah Pinner, co-founder and CEO of Beni, an AI-powered search engine for finding resale items.
Sarah Pinner, co-founder and CEO of Beni, chats with Avril about using an AI-powered search engine that streamlines buying secondhand items and promoting sustainable fashion.
In a world of increased prices, alternative ways to purchase clothing are a great way to save money and contribute to a better environment. Beni’s browser extension option makes it unique by allowing people to shop online and see if a specific (or similar) product is available on the resale market. Beni can also alert shoppers when their favorite item has come up for sale on a resale website.
Listen in to learn more about how Beni helps overcome the challenges of educating consumers on the benefits of secondhand shopping.
Episode Highlights:
2:01 The purpose and functionality of the Beni browser extension
5:06 Educating consumers about the benefits of buying secondhand
19:20 The challenges and opportunities in scaling Beni
21:35 Discussion about challenges in the resale market