Co-founders Michael Horvath and Mark Gainey of Strava share insights into their journey of building a global social fitness platform with over 76 million users. They discuss how the pandemic spurred a surge in community engagement and the transformative power of exercise. Listeners hear about their unique freemium model prioritizing user experience and the importance of maintaining integrity in a fitness landscape. The duo emphasizes patience and meaningful choices in navigating challenges, encapsulating the essence of connection through fitness.