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How I Built Resilience: Michael Horvath and Mark Gainey of Strava

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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The Journey of Strava: From Idea to Community

This chapter explores the origins of Strava, detailing how two founders transitioned from academia and tech to create a community-oriented fitness platform. They discuss their personal challenges and the technological advancements that shaped Strava's development, including a unique freemium business model that prioritizes user experience over advertising. Emphasizing privacy and user trust, they reflect on the importance of maintaining integrity while fostering a vibrant community of athletes.

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