#88 The Unfiltered Story of Building the Tech Powerhouse of STRV | David Semerad
Description
Welcome to this special episode, where David Semerad and I sit down to share the real, unfiltered story of building STRV.
Starting out as college kids with nothing, they’ve spent the last 13 years growing STRV into what it is today. In this episode, they reflect on the journey—the parties, the lessons, and the pivotal moments that haven’t really been talked about before.
With Lubo now taking full ownership of the company, this felt like the right time to look back and share a bit more about the whole journey.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:56 The Early Days of STRV
06:04 Building the Co-Founding Team
11:50 Critical Moments
14:47 The Importance of Trust
17:51 Developing Our Own Product and Learning from Many Failed Projects
24:03 Scaling the Company to Around 200 People
27:05 Establishing a Presence in the US Market
30:02 Key Decisions in Our Journey
33:01 Reflections on Naivety and Courage
37:34 Taking Risks
39:31 Persistence and Mindset
46:43 Remembering the Highlights from Early Parties
52:01 Smart Moves and Strategic Decisions
57:24 Ownership and Trust
01:05:05 Growth and Future Aspirations
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