The Man Who Disrupted A Billion Dollar Industry | Warby Parker Founder

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Ep 33 - Neil Blumenthal is one of the co-founders of Warby Parker, an eyewear retailer founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. Neil wanted to change the world, and he did. Today, Warby Parker brings in over $600 million in sales while providing a free pair of glasses to those in need for every pair purchased. Neil is the prime example of building a successful multi-million dollar company, disrupting a whole industry, and still positively impacting the world. Learn to stand out and develop an idea into a business while remaining true to your values.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - The beginning of Warby Parker
06:54 - Warby Parker's business strategy
13:41 - The launch of Warby Parker
21:19 - Scaling with integrity
31:47 - The exponential growth of a company
36:46 - Impact vs. profitability of a business
40:03 - Retail growth process
46:35 - Dealing with competitors in the industry
51:45 - The strongest skill set entrepreneurs should have to be successful
54:36 - Number one piece of advice for all new entrepreneurs
55:48 - Neil Taught Me