The Prompt #018: Mark Gainey – Strava: Scaling to 100M users, mindset, exercise and growth
Mar 14, 2023
Mark Gainey, Chairman and co-founder of Strava, discusses the origin of Strava, their growth strategy, founder mindset, and building an enduring company. They also explore the concept of 'type one' and 'type two' fun in entrepreneurship, the importance of having a co-founder, and the challenges faced in building a company. The speaker expresses gratitude for the positive impact of Strava in their life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Origin and Motivation
01:45 • 9min
Building a Startup: Challenges, Passion, and Execution
10:32 • 3min
Understanding Type One and Type Two Fun
13:05 • 23min
The Importance of Having a Co-founder in Business
35:48 • 4min
The Challenges of Building a Company
40:07 • 32min
Expressing Gratitude for the Impact of Strava
01:11:56 • 2min