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Joshua Silverman

Executive Chair, Etsy

Search every verified Joshua Silverman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, has discussed the company's approach to de minimis trade exemptions, arguing that common-sense reform is needed to address abuse by large-scale shippers but that the exemptions should be preserved for small sellers. He stated that Etsy is "better positioned than almost anyone" if de minimis exemptions are removed for China but maintained for Europe, though he added that tariffs causing inflation and making American consumers feel poorer would be "very bad for Etsy." Silverman has also spoken about the economic impact of child care access, saying that New York City loses talent when families leave due to the cost and lack of child care, calling it "a matter of economic urgency for the city." Silverman has described his early decision to shut down Etsy Studio days after its launch as the toughest he made as CEO, explaining that the project would have taken three years to materially contribute to seller sales, which he said sellers "don't have three years to wait." He has discussed the company's use of AI, noting that Etsy is "medium-high on adoption and very low on trust" regarding generative AI, and that the technology is used with human supervision in most areas. Silverman has also commented on consumer behavior, stating that the company is "swimming upstream" in a tough macroeconomic environment and that Etsy's focus is on becoming a "starting point" for shoppers planning events like weddings or home redecorating.

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