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" If you think about what are glasses, they are the best example of form and function. "

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" We have been very focused on eyeglasses in particular because it's a massive industry. "

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" Successful entrepreneurs are pretty methodical about the problem they're trying to solve. "

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" At Warby Parker, we ask ourselves a number of questions when deciding whether or not to partner up with a designer, or a nonprofit or brand. Is the potential collaboration new? Is it unexpected? Will it result in something worth talking about over dinner? Will it do good? Will it introduce us to a new audience? "

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