Inc.

NEIL BLUMENTHAL WARBY PARKER

Seven years after the launch of Warby Parker, “the Netflix of eyewear,” Blumenthal and his co-founders are no longer fulfilling orders in a cramped apartment. Today, they’re running 49 retail locations across the U.S. and Canada and have built an iconic brand. That’s allowed Blumenthal, 36, more time to work on the company’s long-term vision and his role as father and husband.

12-6:30 AM

Sleep.

6:30-6:45 AM

I use this early-morning time to think of ideas and avoid looking at my phone. But often I can’t help looking at my phone.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Inc.

Inc.2 min read
Family Office
The most stressful part of Pistola founder Grace Na's day isn't what you'd expect for the founder of a denim company with 40 employees and a factory right in Los Angeles. It's placing a lunch order for her head of tech and pattern and her head financ
Inc.26 min read
How They Stay On Top
Karen Robinovitz & Sara Schiller Stirring Up Hope in Unexpected Places Co-founders of the Sloomoo Institute TWO things helped Karen Robinovitz, 52 (near right), and Sara Schiller, 53, overcome the most devastating periods in their lives: friends and
Inc.3 min read
Think Liberally and Deliberately
IN 2019, MY COMPANY had about 40 full-time employees; it was growing just fine, but I was in search of inspiration. I read one of Bill Gates's year-end recaps in which he reflected on his achievements over the previous year. He wrote about his pencha

Related Books & Audiobooks