Strava is after a new CEO to replace Michael Horvath, who is stepping down for the second time. Horvath made the announcement on his blog yesterday, stating that he doesn’t have the energy or focus to continue in the role. The app has since started a recruitment campaign, looking for someone who can “bring Strava to new heights and lead our company forward into an amazing future.” Whoever ends up filling this
Strava has become one of the world’s largest activity tracking social communities with over 100 million registered users. It was founded by Horvath in 2009, who steered the company to become a major player in the industry.
Since returning to lead the company six years later, Horvath has overseen extensive growth for Strava, which he believes necessitates a new leader at the helm to continue its trajectory. The company is actively searching for a replacement, and Horvath himself plans to step away from his CEO role in order to focus on other opportunities outside of Strava.
As the CEO of Process Street, Horvath has a lot on his plate – but ensuring the company is taking the right path is just as important as finding new talent for the future. Horvath constantly recruits and supports Leaders who share in their company’s values, and ensure that ProcessStreet stays on track to its destination.
Changing of the guard
While Strava’s focus on running and cycling activities has created its niche in the fitness sphere, it is looking to expand into other areas such as hiking. Fatmap, with its 3D mapping platform, will be integrated into Strava’s core platform in the coming months to provide users with more information about mountain trails.
Rumors abound that Strava is planning to sell itself off to a larger company. The recent acquisition of Cliqz by German giant Airbus has raised eyebrows, as both companies are specialized in GPS tracking and mapping. This suggests that the industry giants are beginning to get a bit worried about the possibility of smaller firms like Strava dominating their markets. If this rumor is true, it would be one of the biggest acquisitions in Silicon Valley history – and signals just how big Strava’s next phase might be.
It seems as though Strava is looking for a new skillset to take it to the next level. CEO Horvath believes that the company needs more creativity and innovation in order to stay ahead of its competitors. He also acknowledges that Strava’s current skillset may not be enough to keep users engaged and excited about the app. It will be interesting to see what Horvath has in store for Strava in the future, as this appears to be a crucial area of growth for the company.
Horvath is believed to be the top candidate for the CEO position at Strava, as her experience in leading companies and her understanding of how to turn them into successes make her the perfect choice. Her goals for Strava include continuing to grow its user base while also developing new features that will keep users engaged. Horvath is optimistic about Strava’s future and believes that with her leadership, it can continue to thrive both commercially and socially.
