CEO of Zwift: Eric Min

Terra API Podcast - Stay Fit, Stay Connected

We had a fascinating discussion with Eric Min, CEO and co-founder of Zwift. In the discussion, he shares his journey in building the most successful fitness and metaverse platform that has raised $620 million in funding to date. Eric discusses the origins of Zwift, its transformation from a side project to a full-time venture, and the importance of community in the company's success. The conversation also explores Zwift's impact on the fitness industry, the role of partnerships and collaborations, and the company's ambitious vision for the future, including making Zwift an Olympic sport. Join us as we dive into the world of Zwift and discover the unique blend of technology, gaming, and fitness that has revolutionized the way we exercise. 00:01:58 - Origins of Zwift 00:03:25 - The effect of cycling on Eric 00:06:35 - Eric's first venture 00:12:53 - Believing in the vision 00:14:29 - Starting Bootstrapped 00:16:50 - First fundraising 00:17:30 - The launch event 00:19:33 - The first growth hack with Strava 00:20:00 - The first journeys 00:26:45 - The product evolution 00:30:04 - Reducing friction and time to value 00:35:00 - Getting the top athletes to participate 00:37:00 - The team at Zwift and hiring 00:41:27 - Super league triathlon and Zwift 00:46:00 - The future Olympic Games The Site ► http://tryterra.co More Podcasts ►https://blog.tryterra.co/podcast/home Twitter ► https://twitter.com/terraapi Linkedin ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/terr... #zwift #terra #terraapi #terrapodcast