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Strava’s next chapter: New CEO talks AI, inclusivity, and why ‘dark mode’ took so long


Strava's new CEO Michael Martin discusses the future of the company, including AI, inclusivity … and why 'dark mode' took so long.

There comes a time in every startup’s life when the leaders and stakeholders have to seriously start thinking about the endgame: What to do when you’ve raised$150 million in VC cash over 15 years en route to building a 100 million-plus community? Image Credits: StravaAs the Strava app has evolved over the past 15 years, it has been added to, layered upon, and cobbled in a less-than-congruous fashion that made it difficult to introduce what, to the outside world, would seem like a fairly simple update. Image Credits: StravaWhenever a new leader lands in the hot seat — particularly at a company with such a fervent online community — this can lead to all manner of speculation about why that person was chosen, what skills they have for the job, and more importantly, what direction they’ll take things in.

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