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Ultimately, this story is about making a better mousetrap. After seeing people struggle with lacing systems, BOA founder Gary Hammerslag used his experience in medical device wires to fashion a mechanical wire-and-real closure system that allowed for uniform, consistent fit. … Read more

Two of my favorite quotes from this episode are “Engage in the careful selection of customers” and “You can’t dominate everything. You’ve got to pick what you’re good at and who you’re working with.” Dana Gleason has been making bags, … Read more

Erik Ekman is the founder of Outside Van, an Oregon-based manufacturer of full custom, adventure-ready Sprinter vans. This is one of my shorter interviews, but it’s packed with great advice on how to run a company that attracts deep talent … Read more

Carl Strong is legend within the custom bicycle frame building industry for good reason – he’s been running a successful, profitable business for more than 20 years. He leads seminars, coaches younger builders, and most importantly, leads an industry in … Read more

How would you like to launch your own company, head out on an 18-month road trip hitting all the best outdoor climbing spots and indoor gyms, and have someone else pay for all of it? That’s basically what 20-somethings Brad … Read more

Did you know Mike Sinyard dropped out of high school? Didn’t stop him from starting Specialized Bicycles and growing it into one of the largest and most influential bicycle brands in the world. Curious how he did it? Here’s a … Read more

Believe it or not, Strava started out with the idea of being a virtual locker room. And when it launched, it was only a desktop app. That’s a far cry from the ubiquitous mobile app it is today, and their … Read more

“We’re building a sport. We’re building a head-to-head racing sport.” As a doctor, Wolfpack Ninja Tour president and cofounder Noah Kaufman sees all to well the obesity epidemic. So, while his American Ninja Warrior aspirations were originally centered around winning … Read more