Eddy Lu

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.

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.

Eddy Lu, Co-founder of GOAT, talks about how GOAT authenticates products, the online vs. retail sales dynamic, and the experience of acquiring a sneaker pioneer as a new upstart. The podcast delves into GOAT's inception, growth, strategic partnerships, dedication to authenticity, and the founder's entrepreneurial journey.