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Apr 2021
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How I Built Resilience: Bayard Winthrop ...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Bayard Winthrop is the CEO and founder of American Giant, known for its American-made hoodies, t-shirts and jeans. When the pandemic brought on production holds and storefront closures, Bayard found himself working from his car parked in front of his house. He speaks with Guy about the growth American Giant saw last year due to the increased demand for comfo ... Show More
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