

Ep #022 - Create a Social Platform for Massive Growth w/ Strava co-founder Mark Gainey
Aug 1, 2017
Mark Gainey, co-founder of Strava, shares the startup story and growth tactics of the social platform for cyclists. They discuss gamification, device agnosticism, attracting venture capital, selling data to municipalities, and pivoting to better serve their audience.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Origins and Idea behind Strava: Building a Social Platform for Cyclists
01:46 • 5min
The Popularity and Growth of Cycling
06:34 • 2min
The Early Years and Evolution of Strava
08:06 • 16min
Strava's Relationship with Device Makers
24:29 • 17min
Introducing Posts: Promoting Engagement on Strava
41:00 • 31min
Challenges Faced by Strava
01:12:07 • 8min
Speed Over Greed: Building a Strong Foundation
01:19:50 • 4min