Warby Parker vs Luxottica | The Empire of Eyes | 1

Warby Parker vs Luxottica | The Empire of Eyes | 1

August 12, 2026 · 40 min · Season 140 · Episode 1

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The episode explores the rise of Leonardo Del Vecchio in the eyewear industry and the challenge posed by four MBA students in Philadelphia.

After a childhood of hard knocks, Italian entrepreneur Leonardo Del Vecchio sets out to build an eyewear empire by swallowing brands like Ray-Ban, Sunglass Hut, Lenscrafters, and Oakley. But as his wealth and power grows, four MBA students in Philadelphia ask if there’s room for an alternative. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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