

100 Million Users, Strava Co-Founder | Mark Gainey
Apr 12, 2022
Mark Gainey, co-founder and chairman of Strava, shares the story of how he created one of the world's largest fitness social platforms with over 100 million users. The podcast discusses Strava's growth, funding history, and plans for continued community-building. Gainey also talks about his childhood adventures, the roles at Strava, the importance of clear communication, and the inception of Kana Sports. Additionally, they touch on the origin of Slack and navigating challenges during the dot-com bubble burst.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Strava's Growth and Evolution
01:35 • 11min
Running Achievements, America's Cup, and Childhood Adventures
12:21 • 6min
Roles of CEO and Chairman at Strava
18:28 • 5min
The Importance of Clear Communication and Understanding Roles
23:12 • 15min
Discovering a Solution to a Common Customer Email Problem
38:30 • 2min
The Origin of Slack and Navigating Challenges
40:13 • 16min