

How This Sports Company Found a Competitive Advantage
Nov 28, 2024
Richard Lee, the founder of a table tennis competition company and CEO of Joola, discusses his journey from table tennis to capitalizing on the pickleball craze. He reveals the challenges of reviving a German brand while innovating paddle designs and adapting to market demands. Lee emphasizes the significance of community feedback in product development and shares insights on leveraging local expertise for e-commerce success. His passion for sports shines through as he explores the explosive growth of pickleball and how to engage meaningfully with its community.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
From Table Tennis to Pickleball: An Entrepreneur's Journey
01:51 • 12min
Innovating Paddle Design: Finding Competitive Advantages in Emerging Markets
14:18 • 3min
Navigating Competitive Advantage in Sports Business
17:20 • 4min
Leveraging Local Expertise for Global E-Commerce Success
21:07 • 4min
The Rise of Pickleball: Opportunities and Community
24:38 • 5min