A native of New Zealand, Tim Brown was always well versed in the magical qualities of merino wool. He was always inherently curious. That's why while he was playing professional soccer he began asking himself why such a remarkable, sustainable resource was virtually absent in the footwear industry. And with that spirit of wonder, Tim's Allbirds journey began ... Show More
Mar 29
Snack Break: Novelist Emma Straub
Dan is looking for a little inspiration himself, so he called in a ringer: novelist, bookstore owner and all-around overachiever Emma Straub. She talks about how she knows when an idea is worth a year-plus of her life, what she learned about the writing game from her dad Peter St ... Show More
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Jun 2019
Allbirds: Tim Brown & Joey Zwillinger
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 ... Show More
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/timechange">Tim Chang</a> is a Managing Director @ <a href="http://www.mayfield.com/">Mayfield Fund</a> and<span style="font-weight: 400;"> Tim was referred to me by many other VCs as 'the fittest man in silicon Valley', notable tech publications e ... Show More
