Growing up, Tim Brown discovered he was very good at two things: design and soccer. While playing professional soccer in New Zealand, he was turned off by the flashy logos on most athletic gear. He started making simple canvas shoes for his teammates, but soon discovered a better material: soft merino wool from his country's plentiful sheep. Meanwhile, on th ... Show More
Nov 2025
Business Daily meets: Tim Brown, co-founder of Allbirds
Tim Brown is a former footballer who went on to co-found Allbirds, a billion-dollar brand known for its woollen shoes. We hear how Tim balanced his passions for football and shoe design, while growing up in New Zealand.The challenges that came when making a career changeAnd how h ... Show More
18m 10s
Mar 2024
Owen Eastwood and Tim Brown on Building High Performing Teams
<p>As a performance coach to England’s national football team, the Royal Ballet and more, Eastwood taps into his Māori heritage to help groups foster a sense of togetherness and drive performance. </p><br><p>For Allbirds co-founder and chief innovation officer Tim Brown, co- ... Show More
18m 18s
May 2024
David Allemann (On) - Exploration in Sports Technology
David Allemann co-leads the Swiss sports company On, one of the fastest-growing global sports brands. He puts a special focus on product, design, marketing, and the direct-to-consumer business of On. Previously, Allemann worked at the intersection of business and creativity at Mc ... Show More
48m 21s