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Today’s guest noticed a problem: no one was selling eyeglasses online.
So what did he do? He said, “There’s probably a better way. We could create our own brand, charge less, and have glasses that are cooler available to be bought online.” By doing that, he built what is considered a unicorn, one of these highly valued companies. I invited him here to talk about how he did it.
His name is Neil Blumenthal. He is the cofounder of Warby Parker. It’s a vertically integrated lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the optical industry.
Neil Blumenthal is the cofounder of Warby Parker, a vertically integrated lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the optical industry.
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Today’s guest noticed a problem: no one was selling eyeglasses online.
So what did he do? He said, “There’s probably a better way. We could create our own brand, charge less, and have glasses that are cooler available to be bought online.” By doing that, he built what is considered a unicorn, one of these highly valued companies. I invited him here to talk about how he did it.
His name is Neil Blumenthal. He is the cofounder of Warby Parker. It’s a vertically integrated lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the optical industry.
Neil Blumenthal is the cofounder of Warby Parker, a vertically integrated lifestyle brand that’s working to transform the optical industry.
Sponsored by
Toptal – If you’re having trouble finding developers, Toptal is a network of elite pre-vetted software developers. You tell Toptal what you’re looking for, they search their network for the best people, they test the candidates, and then they present you with only the candidates who meet your individual needs. Once you pick someone you can start work with them the next day. They offer a no-risk trial period. Go to Toptal.com. Get the best of the best right now.
If you need anything designed–a new web page, a new landing page, a new logo, DesignCrowd will do it for you. They ask you what you’re looking for, who you are, what your company is like. They will give you lots of options, you pick the one you like, pay for it, and they guarantee results. It’s that simple. Find out how DesignCrowd is different than the other companies and go to designcrowd.com/mixergy.
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Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint
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