Welcome to How Leaders Lead, where every week you get to listen in while I interview some of the very best leaders in the world.

I break down the key learning so that by the end of the episode, you'll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader.

That's what this podcast is all about.

When information doesn't get to the right people at the right time, I'm telling you, it's a recipe for disaster in any organization.

You get bad decisions, unnecessary conflict, and teams who just aren't on the same page.

Information needs to travel quickly.

And if you want to hear how it's done, you're in the right place.

Because today I'm joined by Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, the co-CEOs of Warby Parker.

Now, if you're not familiar with Warby Parker, they're an eyeglass

and vision company that was a true pioneer in the direct consumer space. These days, they've got

about 4,000 employees, 240 stores, and a valuation of over a billion dollars. And I'm convinced a big reason for that success is the

incredible partnership and communication that these two guys have. And I can't wait for you to hear

it for yourself. So let's get started. Here's my conversation with my good friends,

and soon to be yours, Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa.

This is only the second time I've interviewed two co-founders at once. And as I understand it,

you guys wanted to do it together. Why?

Well, we do everything together, and we have since we founded the business now almost 14 years ago.

And since that time, we've led Warby Parker as co-CEOs, which we know is somewhat of an unusual structure.

But we really think of ourselves as partners.

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey sometimes and having your best friend and a trusted

advisor and someone that each of us can rely on as I think has made us more effective organization,

has led to stronger leadership, and has made the journey more fun for us.

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