Jeremy H. Gottschalk
Founder & CEO, Marketplace Risk
Executive Director, Marketplace Industry Association
Author, 'Bulletproof Your Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Platform'
Jeremy is a distinguished expert in the technology industry with over two decades of experience advising and counseling tech companies, including online marketplaces and digital platforms. His expertise lies at the intersection of risk management, trust & safety, regulatory compliance, and legal strategy. With a unique blend of legal expertise, business acumen, and technological insight, Jeremy is a thought leader and innovator in the marketplace and digital platform ecosystem, dedicated to helping companies navigate a complex and rapidly evolving landscape while driving growth and success.
Driven by his passion for technology, Jeremy founded the Marketplace Risk platform (www.marketplacerisk.com), which has become the premier resource for education, networking, and collaboration for marketplaces and digital platforms worldwide. Through global conferences in Austin, London, New York City and San Francisco, cutting-edge virtual content, thought-provoking podcasts, blogs, consulting, and legal services, Marketplace Risk empowers online marketplaces and digital platforms to safeguard their communities, protect their companies, and contribute to a safer internet.
As the founding Executive Director of the Marketplace Industry Association, Jeremy is committed to representing, educating, and advocating for the benefit of the marketplace and digital platform ecosystem. He also serves on the board of directors of various tech companies and nonprofits, including the Committee on Sustainability Assessment, which accelerates sustainability in agriculture through mutual partnerships and assessment tools that advance the understanding and management of social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Jeremy's Services
As a seasoned marketplace attorney, risk strategist, and trust & safety expert, Jeremy H. Gottschalk offers a suite of services designed to help digital platforms, marketplaces, and sharing-economy businesses build resilient, legally sound, and trust-rich communities.
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Marketplace Risk & Legal Strategy Consulting
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in legal counsel, Jeremy helps platform-led businesses develop and execute robust risk management frameworks. His consulting engagements typically include:
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Trust & Safety Program Development
Jeremy specializes in helping platforms cultivate trust and safety in their communities, reducing risk while enabling growth:
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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Jeremy advises on regulatory developments impacting marketplaces (such as age verification, online safety laws, and consumer fraud), helping platforms proactively adapt. He crafts policies, governance structures, and compliance frameworks that reduce legal risk and align with evolving global standards.
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Fractional General Counsel
For startups and growing marketplaces without in-house legal teams, Jeremy serves as fractional general counsel:
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Boot Camp & Training Programs
Drawing on insights from his book, Bulletproof Your Marketplace, Jeremy leads immersive “boot camp” sessions and workshops designed for founders, executives, and risk teams:
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Public Speaking, Thought Leadership & Mentorship
As the author of Bulletproof Your Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Platform (Forbes Books), Jeremy also provides:
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Download Intro & Chapter 1
Curious about what's inside? Download the Introduction and Chapter 1 of Jeremy Gottschalk’s book. Start reading now and discover why this book is a must-have guide for marketplace and digital platform leaders.
Media Appearances
Check out Jeremy's recent media appearances, interviews and publications where he shares his experience and expertise about a variety of topics impacting marketplaces and digital platforms.
Apr 9, 2025
Marketplace Industry Association Urges Federal Privacy Law to Preempt State Regulations
MEDIA INTERVIEWS / MENTIONS
The Executive Director of the Marketplace Industry Association submitted a letter advocating for a federal data privacy law, modeled after the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, to replace the current patchwork of state regulations. Jeremy Gottschalk emphasized that the existing state-by-state approach stifles innovation and creates significant compliance burdens for businesses. The letter called for a national standard that balances consumer protection with the continued growth of the digital economy, while also aligning with international data privacy frameworks.
Apr 4, 2025
Marketplace Industry Association Seeks Delayed Implementation of DOJ Data Regulations
MEDIA INTERVIEWS / MENTIONS
Jeremy Gottschalk, on behalf of the Marketplace Industry Association, has submitted a letter to the Department of Justice requesting a delayed implementation timeline for the recently finalized regulations on sensitive U.S. data access by Countries of Concern. The letter cites the significant operational and logistical challenges faced by its members. The association emphasizes the need for further clarification on key aspects of the regulations and proposes a revised timeline to ensure effective compliance.
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