Eternal CEO Alex Mather on Longevity and the Future of Athlete Care

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For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

Jonathan Levitt

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Exploring the why behind what keeps runners running long, strong, and motivated. Running is a sport that has the power to unite us all and we are here to share conversations about how running has shaped the lives of people within our community, as well as how running has created community in itself. From pro runners and Olympians to ultramarathoners running their first big race to business owners who use running to improve their entrepreneurial journey, we believe in creating community and expanding the running world for all. Hosted by running enthusiast, Jonathan Levitt.

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Eternal CEO Alex Mather on Longevity and the Future of Athlete Care

For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

1 hour 3 minutes 1 second

2 weeks ago

Eternal CEO Alex Mather on Longevity and the Future of Athlete Care

If you don’t invest in your weaknesses now, they will haunt you down the road.

This conversation originally aired on Episode 13 of Long Run Labs, my new podcast on the business of the outdoor industry.

Alex is the Founder and CEO of Eternal. Before founding Eternal, Alex was the founder and CEO of The Athletic, a subscription sports media company founded in 2016. The Athletic reached 1M paid subscribers faster than any publishing company in history and sold to The New York Times in 2022 for $550M. Prior to The Athletic, Alex ran Product & Design for Strava, helping the platform go from 800 users to 10s of millions. Originally from Philadelphia, Alex lives in Presidio Heights with his wife, two kids, and golden retriever.

Jon chats with Alex about:

Alex's Journey as a Runner and Endurance Athlete
Building Strava's Growth and Community
The Athletic's Creation and Success Story
Founding Eternal and Its Mission
Leadership Philosophy and Team Building

Stay connected:

Follow Alex:

https://x.com/amather

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexemather/

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