The Founder Hour Mark Gainey | How Strava Made Running and Cycling Social
Feb 15, 2022
Mark Gainey, co-founder of Strava, discusses his upbringing, early career, and what inspired him to start the company. They also explore the changing mindset of athletes influenced by media, the significance of perspective, and the challenge of balancing personal aspirations with social media validation. Gainey reflects on embracing struggle, building a great team, and their pivot from building a virtual locker room to developing software for managing customer emails.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Finding Passion in Running and Entrepreneurship
02:21 • 16min
The Shift in Mentality of Athletes and the Influence of Media
18:34 • 2min
Maintaining Perspective as an Athlete and the Story Behind Strava
20:40 • 5min
Reconnecting and Taking the Leap
25:57 • 7min
Embracing the Struggle and Building an Amazing Team
32:34 • 5min
From Virtual Locker Room to Customer Email Software
37:45 • 30min