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