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Why he created a mission-led outdoor apparel brand // Davis Smith, Founder & CEO of Cotopaxi
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Why he created a mission-led outdoor apparel brand // Davis Smith, Founder & CEO of Cotopaxi

The Consumer VC podcast #265 with Davis Smith, Founder & CEO of Cotopaxi

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Hey Friends,

Thank you Luke Vernon for the intro to our guest today Davis Smith, Founder & CEO of Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi builds gear that fuels both outdoor experiences and global change.

We discuss:

  • What led him to found digitally-native businesses – pool tables, diapers, and now apparel

  • What it’s like founding a business with your cousin

  • The mission behind Cotopaxi

  • The differences between Cotopaxi and Patagonia

  • How he raised capital

  • How he found llamas

  • The early approach to promotion for Cotopaxi

  • When he opened up retail stores

  • Why he shut down their store in San Francisco

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