From tech hardware professional to trail running community steward - Vivek Gowri is rewriting what it means to own a running store. After a decade in the Bay Area running scene and two decades in tech hardware, Vivek is taking over San Francisco Running Company in 2026, not just as a business venture, but as a mission to carry forward a 15-year legacy of trail running culture and community building.

Vivek Gowri is a Product Manager at NVIDIA, where he leads initiatives in gaming and AI hardware. When he’s not shaping the future of tech, he’s out on the trails as a dedicated runner and advocate for diversity in the outdoor space. He brings a thoughtful perspective to the intersection of technology, endurance sports, and inclusion — bridging innovation with impact on and off the trail.

Jon chats with Vivek about:

• running community building in Bay Area through SFRC

• store ownership transition and legacy stewardship responsibilities

• modernizing retail through technology and e-commerce expansion

• angel investing in running/outdoor innovation companies

• international brand influence on US trail running market

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