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From the Vault: How Eddy Lu and his Co-founder Built The GOAT App Based on a Love of Vintage Air Jordans
May 19, 2023
Eddy Lu, CEO of GOAT, shares the journey of pivoting from a restaurant meet-up app to building a successful sneaker authentication app. He discusses the challenges faced, growth hacks, and the vision of creating a global platform for quality products. The podcast also explores how the GOAT app revolutionizes sneaker sales with its streamlined purchasing processes and focus on culture and style.
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- Eddy Lu and his co-founder successfully leveraged their love of sneakers to pivot from a failed app into the thriving GOAT platform.
- GOAT's success stems from their authenticity-driven approach, building trust through chaotic but impactful events like the Black Friday sale.
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Eddie Lu's Entrepreneurial Journey from Sneaker Passion to Goat's Inception
Eddie Lu and his co-founder's entrepreneurial journey began from a shared passion for sneakers since their college days. Originating from corporate America, they decided to venture into business due to a mutual entrepreneurial spirit. Initially starting with iPhone apps and cream puff franchises, they faced challenges during the financial crisis. Transitioning to a social dining network, Grubwithus led them to Y Combinator and a Series A raise before pivoting to Goat.
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