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ClassPass's Journey: Pivoting in 2020 and Acquisition by Mindbody
TLDR ClassPass faced challenges in 2020, leading to a pivot towards video workouts and a focus on operational efficiency. The company's acquisition by Mindbody in 2021 marked a strategic move for long-term growth, highlighting their strong partnership in the fitness industry.
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Business travelers are finding that incorporating leisure time into work trips can be recharging and exciting.
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The uncertainty of 2020 forced ClassPass to pivot to video workouts and reassess their company's efficiency and cost structure, leading to a focus on operational efficiency and the bottom line rather than impact and purpose.
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During a challenging time in 2020, ClassPass focused on the well-being of their team and users, believing in the resilience of their platform and the ability to navigate through the crisis.
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ClassPass was acquired by Mindbody in 2021, a decision that Payal Kadakia believes was best for the long-term health of the company, highlighting the connection between the two companies that started back in 2012.
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ClassPass and Mindbody established a strong partnership over the years, leading to their eventual acquisition in 2021, with a focus on combining their skills to support the fitness industry.
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The founder of ClassPass, Payal Kadakia, reflects on her past as a professional dancer and her future aspirations to continue making a meaningful impact, potentially in the arts or through a new company.
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Payal Kadakia wanted to create a book that bridges the gap between purpose and productivity, providing tools and tips for anyone at any phase in life to work through constraints and achieve their goals.
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Payal Kadakia created a goal-setting method that involves reflecting on past and future words to guide personal and professional growth, focusing on three to five areas of life for three-month periods.
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Payal Kadakia emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are aligned with personal values and aspirations, encouraging individuals to try new activities, explore different environments, and listen to their inner purpose to avoid being trapped by societal expectations.
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Payal Kadakia reflects on how embracing all aspects of herself, including her passion for dance and business acumen, led to the creation of ClassPass.
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