The Social Radars Eddy Lu, Co-founder & CEO of GOAT
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Jul 3, 2024 
Eddy Lu, Co-founder & CEO of GOAT, shares his journey from organizing group dinners to creating a successful sneaker marketplace. He discusses the challenges faced, the importance of authenticity in the sneaker industry, the world of sneaker enthusiasts, and the contrasts between startup environments in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The episode also touches on New Balance fashion, acquiring the domain goat.com, and unique stories about sneaker purchases on the platform.
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Cream Puffs to Code
- Eddy Lu and Daishin Sugano, co-founders of GOAT, initially started a cream puff company.
- This venture, intended for passive income, became a demanding job during the 2008 financial crisis.
GrubWithUs Origins
- While running cream puff stores, Lu and Sugano developed GrubWithUs.
- This platform facilitated group dinners, helping people connect in new cities.
Hacking YC
- Lu and Sugano applied to Y Combinator multiple times before being accepted.
- To improve their chances, they hosted GrubWithUs dinners featuring existing YC founders.