

The Strava Story — Co-Founder Shares Early Growth & Scaling Strategies
40 snips May 28, 2020
Mark Gainey, Co-Founder of Strava, shares how they built a niche product for runners and cyclists. Topics include their equation of success, combating the noise of opportunity, targeting middle-aged men in lycra, prioritizing family, the impact of coronavirus, openness and transparency in business, and different types of athletes on Strava.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution and Growth of Strava
02:16 • 15min
Targeting a Niche Market: Middle-Aged Men in Lycra
17:28 • 22min
Stepping Away and Prioritizing Family
39:50 • 14min
Impact of Coronavirus on Productivity, Usage, and Team Dynamics
53:50 • 2min
Openness, Transparency, and Purpose-Driven Business
56:13 • 3min
Different Types of People to Follow on Strava
59:26 • 7min
Favorite Books and Living a Great Life
01:06:02 • 3min