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May 2023
44m 43s

HIBT Lab! Cotopaxi: Davis Smith

Guy Raz | Wondery
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Davis Smith has spent the last nine years building the outdoor gear and clothing brand, Cotopaxi. The company’s slogan, Gear for Good, encapsulates everything about the way they do business, from using recycled and remnant materials to donating a portion of their revenue to nonprofits that fight poverty. It’s a story that Davis told when he was first on How ... Show More
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