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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2016 · 39 MIN

Recode Decode: Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal, co-CEOs, Warby Parker

from Decoder with Nilay Patel · host The Verge

Warby Parker co-founders and co-CEOs Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal talk with Re/code's Senior Commerce Editor Jason Del Rey about how they challenged the incumbents of the eyewear business, which is dominated by one company, Luxottica. They explain why they expanded beyond their online sales business into old-fashioned retail stores and why, even in the digital age, a strong brand name is vitally important for fashion. Plus: Where did the name "Warby Parker" come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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