678670 news 1732651972 1733430171 <![CDATA[StockX Co-Founder, Josh Luber, Visits Georgia Tech for Deep Startups]]> Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX, zerocool, Fanatics Collectibles, and ghostwrite, recently surprised Georgia Tech students with a guest appearance at CREATE-X’s Deep Startups workshop. The workshop, part of the Institute’s CREATE-X entrepreneurship program, features accomplished entrepreneurs who share real-world insights on launching and scaling successful ventures. The workshop sessions offer students a rare chance to learn directly from industry leaders.

Luber, best known for transforming his passion for sneakers into the billion-dollar marketplace StockX, has since become a serial entrepreneur. His ventures include  collectibles, trading cards, and beyond, showcasing his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging markets.

During the recent workshop, Luber shared his candid experiences, including how he pivoted after a layoff, transitioned between corporate roles and entrepreneurship, raised capital during a market downturn, and created opportunities by "making his own luck." The 46-year-old entrepreneur provided valuable lessons on resilience, adaptability, and innovation in an ever-changing entrepreneurial landscape.

Watch the workshop video to hear insights from Luber.

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Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX and several other ventures, recently made a surprise appearance for the CREATE-X Deep Startups workshop. The workshop allows students to gain insights from successful entrepreneurs. Luber, known for turning his sneaker passion into the billion-dollar StockX marketplace, shared his journey through various ventures, including collectibles and trading cards. He discussed his experiences with career pivots, raising capital during downturns, and creating opportunities through resilience and innovation. The workshop highlighted valuable lessons on adaptability and entrepreneurship. 

]]> 675752 video <![CDATA[Deep Startups with StockX Co-Founder Josh Luber]]> Josh Luber, co-founder of StockX, zerocool, Fanatics Collectibles, and ghostwrite, recently surprised Georgia Tech students with a guest appearance at CREATE-X’s Deep Startups workshop.

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