Pattern Inc., founded in 2013 by David Wright and Melanie Alder, is an ecommerce accelerator that partners with global brands to optimize their presence across digital marketplaces and direct-to-consumer channels. The company began as iServe, selling small products on Amazon from Alder's living room, before evolving into a technology-driven platform addressing systematic challenges in marketplace management.
The company's technical foundation rests on proprietary technology and processes developed by its founders to address brand integrity and growth challenges in complex marketplace ecosystems. Pattern's platform combines data-driven analytics with strategic distribution systems, MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) compliance enforcement, and brand management capabilities. The system operates across multiple digital channels including Amazon and other global marketplaces, handling the technical and operational complexity of maintaining consistent brand presence while optimizing sales performance.
Pattern's core offering centers on marketplace optimization and direct-to-consumer channel management, providing brands with tools to navigate platform-specific constraints and requirements. The company's approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making, applying analytics to problems of distribution strategy, pricing compliance, and brand control across distributed digital retail environments. This technical infrastructure enables brands to scale their ecommerce operations while maintaining operational oversight of their marketplace presence.