
 EO 360°: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs' Organization 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 

