I’m always excited to interview a portfolio company founder on Panic with Friends, so I’m doubly excited to have Nave Avimor, co-founder of DSTNC (Social Leverage Fund IV) on today’s show. The company is at the forefront of fashion and technology, or as I like to call it, ‘Fashology’ – for the modern cyclist. DSTNC (pronounced 'distance' - vowels removed) is a first of its kind global marketplace and content destination, curating the largest selection of high-end brands and performance products from around the world.

Nave and the team have done a phenomenal job over the last eight months or so, and with the site launched and a seed round raised, this is the right time to have him on. Not everything is about unicorns, and I finally get to dabble in fashology, something I’ve been talking about since the Oakley days. I’ve been able to invest and really try building a full-on Lifestyle brand without the hassle of the day-to-day. Nave’s traveled the world, knows the sport, and his partner has an eye for culture. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. 

Guest - Nave Avimor, Co-Founder & CPO at Dstnc 

howardlindzon.com, dstnc.com 

Twitter: @howardlindzon, @dstnc, @naveavimor, @PanicwFriends, @knutjensen 

linkedin.com/in/naveavimor

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Show Notes:

Introduction (00:39)

Welcome Nave (09:24)

Meaning of Avimor (09:44)

Getting into Cycling (10:14)

Moving to China (12:22)

Living in Shanghai (13:08)

Israel Cycling Academy (14:38)

Optimal cycling physique (17:14)

Building DSTNC (20:53)

Bike shop business model (26:45)

Gravel bike v. Road bike (28:42)

Disc brakes (30:53)

A revolution in cycling is happening (32:37)

Discovering the best gear (33:45)

Close-calls and accidents (39:25)

Beyond clothes - exotic bike parts (41:32)

Rise of e-Biking (42:38)

Wrapping up (43:53)

Closing thoughts (44:36)