How Strava built a Global Fitness Community with 100M+ users | Expanding a consumer app to 196 Countries | Why Strava never intended to be a Venture Case | Hiring Young Potentials instead of Senior Staff (with Strava Co-Founder Mark Gainey)

Why Strava focused on engagement over growth and how this approach led to organic scaling

Creating joy and reducing friction for users is important to keep them active and engaged

How Strava expanded from cyclists to runners and other sports while staying authentic to each audience

The challenges of internationalization and adapting to cultural nuances in markets like Brazil and the UK

How Mark balanced user-first decisions with investor expectations for growth

The importance of patience, persistence, and perspective in building a long-term business

Why does exponential growth start slow, and how do you stay motivated during the early stages?

The value of maintaining a life outside of work is to avoid burnout and gain fresh perspectives.