A Fair Playing Field? Investigating Big Tech’s Impact on Small Business

Over the last decade, digital platforms have transformed American commerce through the rapid development of innovative business solutions that have helped small businesses reach and serve new customers. However, the boundless influence of Big Tech has raised concerns about how these platforms impact small firms that have come to rely on their business models. This hearing will give Members the opportunity to hear from large tech companies and small business about their perspectives on how to ensure that main street businesses have an equitable opportunity to compete in the information age.

Witness List

Panel One

Mr. Dharmesh M. Mehta Vice President, Customer Trust and Partner Support Amazon Seattle, WA *Testifying on behalf of Amazon

Ms. Erica Swanson Head of Community Engagement, Grow with Google Google Mountain View, CA *Testifying on behalf of Google

Mr. Joe Kennedy Senior Fellow Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Washington, DC *Testifying on behalf of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation

Panel Two

Ms. Allyson Cavaretta Principal and Owner Meadowmere Resort Ogunquit, ME

Mr. Molson Hart CEO Viahart Toy Co. Houston, TX

Mr. Harold Feld Senior Vice President Public Knowledge Washington, DC

Ms. Theo Prodromitis Co-Founder and CEO Spa Destinations Tampa, FL

Mr. Jake Ward President Connected Commerce Council Washington, DC

Mr. Graham Dufault Senior Director for Public Policy ACT | The App Association Washington, DC