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E986: StockX Co-founder Josh Luber is building a stock market for things, shares insights on the two cultural shifts that brought sneaker culture mainstream, attracting Mark Wahlberg, Eminem & Steve Aoki to invest along with Google Ventures & Marc Benioff & growing a unicorn out of a sneaker-data si

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Data-Driven Sneaker Ventures

This chapter traces the journey of using data to navigate business challenges, starting from staffing models at IBM to exploring sneaker data for a price guide. It highlights the evolution of sneaker culture, the dynamics of the resale market, and innovative pricing strategies such as the blind Dutch auction format. Additionally, the narrative touches on work-life balance, personal connections to the sneaker industry, and the challenges of expanding into new markets.

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