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Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith believes business can be a force for change. He built a world-class outdoor brand around a simple but powerful motto: Do Good. In this conversation with host Jeff Berman, Smith shares the spark of inspiration that set Cotopaxi in motion, the hard-won lessons that shaped his approach to building teams, and why he chose to step away from the CEO role amid the company's impressive growth. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

About the Guest(s):Sadie Bowler is an enterprising student and co-founder of Sadie B Personal Care, a brand that captures her passion for beauty and personal care, channeled through her experience with hair styling from a young age. With a deep understanding of the beauty industry and its impact on young women, she and her sister Abby Bowler have created a product line tailored to Gen Z girls, focusing on empowering and uplifting messages rather than "fix me" narratives. Sadie is an embodiment of the modern young entrepreneur, balancing her education at the University of Utah with the rigors of running a successful consumer packaged goods company.About the Sponsors:Specright has some amazing things happening! Please check them out below and help support the podcast!* Specright Unpacked Webinar* Gartner Report* Packaging Pros eBook* Home Page* Book a demo with SpecrightMeyers has some incredible sustainable packaging options!* Get the 2023 Sustainability Report* Meyers Packaging EPR eBook - it is FREE!!Get the dopest Packaging shirts at www.packagingfashion.comBook a demo with Trayak (LCA's on demand!)SmartSolve has water soluble label and paper materials. Learn more!The Scrapp App is going to revolutionize home and corporate recycling. Download for your device today!Episode Summary:In this engaging episode, Adam Peek uncovers the inspiring story behind the launch of Sadie B Personal Care. Sadie Bowler, the brand's co-founder, shares her journey from being an eleven-year-old hairstylist to establishing a personal care brand dedicated to sustainable packaging and positive messaging for Gen Z girls. The discussion delves into the foundation of Sadie B, the significance of responsible entrepreneurship, and the sisters' recent milestone of breaking into Target stores.Sadie Bowler discusses the unique approach of creating product lines catering to different lifestyles of young women – the go-getter, adventurer, athlete, and creator. These products, while underscored by salon-quality formulations, reject harmful beauty standards and promote a message of self-acceptance and empowerment. Another focal point of the conversation centers around sustainable practices in packaging, reflecting the brand's commitment to environmental responsibility and aligning with the expectations of conscientious consumers.Key Takeaways:* Sadie B Personal Care was founded to fill a market gap with positive and empowering messaging for young women in the beauty and personal care industry.* The brand offers salon-quality products segmented into four lifestyle-oriented lines that cater to the diverse routines of Gen Z girls.* Sadie B has made sustainability a core aspect of its brand identity, using recycled plastics for packaging and aiming for B Corp certification.* Their success story includes being lifted up by the entrepreneurial community of Utah and mentors like Davis Smith, culminating in securing a spot at over 500 Target stores nationwide.* The brand aims to change the landscape of personal care in girls' bathrooms to a more uplifting and supportive environment.Notable Quotes:* "And so we combined our passions and started Sadie B personal care." – Sadie Bowler* "Target awarded us business in July of 2023. And we just launched, have been on shelves for about five weeks in over 500 stores nationwide." – Sadie Bowler* "And I felt like it was began to take a toll on my mental health." – Sadie Bowler (On messages from the beauty industry)* "It's like no wonder these brands aren't speaking to our needs and to what we care about." – Sadie Bowler* "You know, we expect them of our, the brands that we use. And so we wanted to make a brand that met our standards." – Sadie Bowler (On clean ingredients and sustainable packaging)Resources:* Sadie B Personal Care website: Sadie B Co* Purchase Sadie B products at Target or target.com* Connect with the host Adam Peek and learn more about packaging through his book "Packaging Peaks" and by following the packaging shows "Sustainable Packaging with Corey Connors" and "Packaging Unboxed" with Avi Mato.We invite you to listen to the full episode for a more in-depth understanding of Sadie Bowler's entrepreneurial story, Sadie B's commitment to sustainability, and how the brand is challenging the status quo in beauty and personal care. Stay tuned for more enlightening content that unfolds the stories behind the people shaping the packaging industry. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.com/subscribe

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To celebrate Earth Week, Jim Stengel welcomes Brad Hiranaga to The CMO Podcast. Brad works as the Chief Brand Officer of Cotopaxi, the colorful outdoorsy brand you likely see around on streets, in airports, and of course, in the great outdoors. It's a fast growing brand; it has just about doubled its size every year for the past three years. Cotopaxi's products include backpacks, hip packs, jackets, and other outdoor products and experiences.Inspired by his time living in Latin America, Davis Smith founded Cotopaxi about 10 years ago in Salt Lake City. Cotopaxi is named after a volcano in Ecuador–where Davis lived–and the brand icon is a llama, for the quirky herd animals of the high Andes.Brad is a returning guest on this show. Jim chatted with Brad back in December 2020, when he was the Chief Marketing Officer for General Mills. Brad worked at General Mills for over 16 years (four as CMO). He briefly worked as interim CMO for Beyond Meat after leaving General Mills, and he joined Cotopaxi in September 2022 as its first Chief Brand Officer. Tune in to learn why Brad chose purpose as this stop on his career and how Cotopaxi is looking forward as a sustainable brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan State transfer quarterback has steep odds to win the Heisman Trophy, but we map out the journey to New York. What needs to go right at 150/1 odds for the sophomore, and what could help him get there? We also talk about MSU basketball vs. Northwestern's senior night and how this is as close to a regular season must-win as it gets. We also look back on the best moment of the careers of Steven Izzo, Tyson Walker, AJ Hoggard, Malik Hall, Mady Sissoko and Davis Smith before giving a huge nod to the MSU women's basketball team to end the show.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

PFF has been high on the transfer of linebacker Wayne Matthews, and do we agree he's the best defensive transfer under Jonathan Smith and MSU football so far? And how high up should the pass rush be on the list of concerns for MSU? We also talk about how the recent College Football Playoff changes will help Michigan State and debate if the switch to 12 teams will help or hurt the sport. And finally, we get to MSU basketball and wonder how on earth its gotten to the point where Davis Smith is the lone leader on this team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE when you register. LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join today and you'll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Davis Smith is the Founder and Chairman of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand with a humanitarian mission. The company has assisted over 4 million people living in poverty. The company has been profitable for the last 4 years and is expected to do $160M in revenue in 2023, up from $55M just two years before. In April 2023, Davis resigned after 10 years as CEO to lead a mission for his church in Brazil for three years. Davis is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year and was recognized as Utah's Businessperson of the Year in 2022. He is an adventurer who has floated the Amazon on a self-made raft, kayaked from Cuba to Florida, and explored North Korea. In Today's Episode with Davis Smith We Discuss: 1. From Selling $6M Worth of Pool Tables to the Amazon of Brazil to Founding Cotopaxi: How did Davis scale a pool table business to $6M in revenue? What were Davis' biggest takeaways from building the Amazon of Brazil, raising millions in VC funding and the business failing? How did depression and 36 hours on a sofa lead to the a-ha moment for Cotopaxi? 2. The Billion Dollar Company, Rejected by 100 Investors: How was the early fundraising journey for Davis with Cotopaxi? Why did so many investors say no? What was the best VC meeting he has ever had? Why do women understand Cotopaxi better? What does Davis believe are the biggest misalignments between VCs and Founders? Why does Davis believe we need a new type of financial product to fund long term projects? What are the biggest elements of fundraising that Davis believes founders do not understand? 3. Scaling Cotopaxi to $150M in Revenue: What are Davis' biggest lessons on what works and what does not from scaling Cotopaxi to $150M in revenue? Why did Davis not lay anyone off but decide everyone should take a pay cut instead? How did that go down? Why does letting people leave work earlier lead to better talent wanting to join your company? Why does Davis believe that you absolutely can build a huge business with balance in your life? 4. Life, Parenting, Marriage: Why does Davis believe that so many entrepreneurs chase the wrong thing? What do they chase? What should they be chasing instead? How does Davis analyze his relationship to money today? Does it make you happy? What does great parenting mean to Davis? How has that changed over time? How does marriage change when comparing pre-kids and post-kids? Was Davis nervous about becoming a father for the first time at the age of 24?

Order of Service: - Hymn 34 - Kyrie, God Father in Heav'n Above: Followed by J.S. Bach, played by Kaleb Schmidt - Hymn 35 - All Glory Be To God On High: v. 1; Followed by Telemann, played by Joel Hermanson - Hymn 38 - We All Believe in One True God: v. 1; Followed by J C Bach, played by Tamara Omar - Hymn 40 - Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old: v.1; Followed by Samuel Scheidt, played by M. DeGarmeaux - Hymn 41 - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy: v. 3; Followed by Every Sunday Organist, played by Davis Smith - Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God: v. 1; Followed by Friedrich Franke, played by Hannah Caauwe Service Participants: Tamara Omar (Organist)

Order of Service: - Hymn 34 - Kyrie, God Father in Heav'n Above: Followed by J.S. Bach, played by Kaleb Schmidt - Hymn 35 - All Glory Be To God On High: v. 1; Followed by Telemann, played by Joel Hermanson - Hymn 38 - We All Believe in One True God: v. 1; Followed by J C Bach, played by Tamara Omar - Hymn 40 - Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old: v.1; Followed by Samuel Scheidt, played by M. DeGarmeaux - Hymn 41 - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy: v. 3; Followed by Every Sunday Organist, played by Davis Smith - Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God: v. 1; Followed by Friedrich Franke, played by Hannah Caauwe Service Participants: Tamara Omar (Organist)

Order of Service: - Hymn 34 - Kyrie, God Father in Heav'n Above: Followed by J.S. Bach, played by Kaleb Schmidt - Hymn 35 - All Glory Be To God On High: v. 1; Followed by Telemann, played by Joel Hermanson - Hymn 38 - We All Believe in One True God: v. 1; Followed by J C Bach, played by Tamara Omar - Hymn 40 - Isaiah, Mighty Seer, in Days of Old: v.1; Followed by Samuel Scheidt, played by M. DeGarmeaux - Hymn 41 - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy: v. 3; Followed by Every Sunday Organist, played by Davis Smith - Hymn 63 - Now Thank We All Our God: v. 1; Followed by Friedrich Franke, played by Hannah Caauwe Service Participants: (Preacher), Tamara Omar (Organist)

I continue being interviewed by Dr. A. Davis Smith! Getting a few more things cleared up. First half: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpmoments/episodes/Making-It-Clear-e29cmhn https://wordsofadavissmith.com/ https://couponqueenpin.com Email: cqp@couponqueenpin.com Instagram: @couponqueenpin001 Twitter: @couponqueenpin #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #radio #realitytv #love #life #itunes #podcasters #music #applepodcasts #it #podcastshow #health #goodrx #newpodcast #motivation #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #television #couponqueenpin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpmoments/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpmoments/support

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Cotopaxi, the Salt Lake City-based outdoor-apparel company, wasn't Davis Smith's first business. But it was his first business inspired by a mission to do more than just sell stuff. In fact, the vision for giving back came before the company. And the mission to build a public-benefit corp with strong values came before he ever sold one technicolor backpack. He tells host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin about the inspiration for, and the making the “gear for good” company Cotopaxi, which now has more than 300 employees, and whose revenues have surpassed $100 million.

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I sit down with returning guest author, Podcaster and Counselor Dr. A. Davis Smith. We talk about what he has been saying to light up the internet amongst other things. https://wordsofadavissmith.com/ https://facebook.com/couponqueenpin001/ Website: https://couponqueenpin.com Email: cqp@couponqueenpin.com Instagram: @couponqueenpin001 Twitter: @couponqueenpin #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #radio #realitytv #love #life #itunes #podcasters #music #applepodcasts #it #podcastshow #health #relationships #dating #newpodcast #motivation #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #television #couponqueenpin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpmoments/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cqpmoments/support

Davis is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear brand with a humanitarian mission of creating “gear for good”. Davis is also an adventurer who has floated down the Amazon on a self-made raft, kayaked from Cuba to Florida, and explored North Korea. Davis grew up in Latin America and currently lives in Utah with his wife and four children. Here's why we're talking to him on AS though, he's leaving his role as CEO for a 3-year mission in Brazil. Davis and his family have answered the call to move to Brazil this summer to serve as missionaries. We often hear of folks leaving their corporate jobs, or school to start a career in the outdoors, or how they took the path less taken and never looked back. But what about those who start that company, and then have an unexpected detour once things are going well? It'll be exciting to follow up with Davis in the coming years. https://www.instagram.com/davismsmith/?hl=enhttps://www.cotopaxi.com/Got an idea for a guest for the show? Have them fill out our “suggest a guest” form here. Also, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here. Sponsor Messages:Wonderul PistachiosThe key to any good adventure, big or small, is having great snacks. Keep yourself full and focused on all summer adventures, from dropping the kiddos off at camp, to running between meetings with Wonderful Pistachios They come in a variety of flavors and sizes, perfect for enjoying with family and friends or taking them with you on the go. Unlike meat, protein-powered pistachios are naturally cholesterol-free and add fiber to your day. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Our Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Davis Smith has made genorosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a highly popular, carbon-neutral outdoor gear brand founded to create sustainably designed products that fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. In 2021 alone, Cotopaxi aided over 1 million people in extreme poverty through their non-profit partnerships and revenue sharing. Davis is also a member of the United Nations Foundation Leadership Council. Davis joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial career, founding and building Cotopaxi, how Cotopaxi withstood the pandemic, and humanity in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Davis Smith is the Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and active lifestyle brand with a social mission. Cotopaxi was the first company to incorporate from inception as a benefit corporation and subsequently raise venture capital. When Davis founded Cotopaxi in 2014 his dream was to find a way to sustainably alleviate poverty at scale, and to inspire others to join him in the movement.He witnessed firsthand the glaring hardship that stems from unequal access to opportunity while growing up in Latin America. Davis believes that a for-profit business can be a driving force for good in the world, and there is more to business than making a profit.Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!MastercardAmerican National InsuranceTerlato Wine Group LavazzaFollow Our Guest:Official Site: CotoPaxi.comFacebook: Cotopaxi GearInstagram: @DavisMSmith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 I Built This in 2020.This week on How I Built This Lab, Davis returns to give Guy an update on how Cotopaxi weathered the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioned to a remote-first workplace. Plus, why Davis is stepping down from his role as CEO to pursue another passion: serving his church for three years as a mission leader in Brazil. This episode was produced by Chris Maccini and edited by John Isabella, with music by Ramtin Arablouei. Our audio engineer was Katherine Silva.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephan Jacob, Co-founder and COO of Cotopaxi, joins Michael to talk about building an impact-driven business, how sustainability drives Cotopaxi's product development, managing a CEO transition, the proliferation of certified B Corps, donating revenue to fight poverty in developing countries, brand building and taking on North Face and Patagonia, and taking llamas on college campuses. With a humanitarian-drive and strong business acumen, Stephan's career in the COO seat began at Cotopaxi, following the sale of his company, Kembrel in 2013. During this time, Stephan reconnected with an old University of Pennsylvania Wharton and Lauder Institute classmate, Davis Smith, with the commitment to build a brand for those who shared their values: a deep-rooted interest in giving back and a passion for the outdoors. From there, came Cotopaxi, an outdoors brand, which has never wavered from its ESG principles and humanitarian focus. Under Stephan's stewardship, Cotopaxi has become a role model for how businesses can achieve the seemingly at-odds goals of making the world a better place while achieving growth. As a B-Corp using environmentally friendly sourced materials and ethically-sourced labor, Cotopaxi's values and colorful apparel have struck a chord with its customers, generating $100m in revenue, aiding 1.5 million people in poverty, and assisting 90k refugees throughout South America in 2021 alone.Where to find Stephan: LinkedinMentioned on the episode:Davis Smith, Cotopaxi's Co-founder & CEOBrad Hiranaga, Cotopaxi's Chief Brand Officer, General Mills' former Chief Marketing OfficerDamien Huang, Cotopaxi's President and incoming CEO,  Eddie Bauer's former CEOGrace Zuncic, Cotopaxi's Chief Impact Officer, Chobani's former Chief People OfficerB LabEgo is the Enemy

Today's premiere is the title track from “Dream Phases”, Davis Smith's forthcoming EP on Chicago-based Leisure Records. Smith's discography ranges from deep house via their DJ Heaven alias, to ambient and downtempo as Sorceress, and their next release marks their deep delve into electro, impressively channeling old school Detroit emotional energy throughout all four tracks, under their new Ephemeral alias. Dream Phases opens with a Drexciyan pad that coils symbiotically with euphoric keys throughout the track, taking us on a five minute daze inducing excursion. The track serves as the perfect opener to the rest of the EP, which rises in energy with “Forever Memory” and “Full Moon”, before “Azure” serves as the perfect melancholic closer to this beautiful EP. We look forward to hearing Smith's next sonic adventure with their stunning range of sounds and what they explore next. The “Dream Phases” EP comes out on Leisure Records on April 14th, 2023 Write up by https://soundcloud.com/sabro96 https://soundcloud.com/leisurerecords https://www.instagram.com/leisurerecords/ www.itsdelayed.com www.instagram.com/_____delayed/ www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

Davis Smith, the co-founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, founded his Salt Lake City-based outdoor apparel and gear company in 2014. He already had started a family–and he not only set out to found a company with a purpose…but with a sense of balance for himself and his employees. In this bonus episode, I ask him about heading out into the wilderness…and getting into survivalist mode–and he explains how he makes his family the priority, so his colleagues know they can feel comfortable doing the same. 

Cotopaxi, the Salt Lake City-based outdoor-apparel company, wasn't Davis Smith's first business. But it was his first business inspired by a mission to do more than just sell stuff. In fact, the vision for giving back came before the company. And the mission to build a public-benefit corp with strong values came before he ever sold one technicolor backpack. He tells host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin about the inspiration for, and the making the “gear for good” company Cotopaxi, which now has more than 300 employees, and whose revenues have surpassed $100 million.

Cotopaxi is an outdoor gear and apparel brand that pledges to give at least 1% of its annual revenue to charitable causes through its Cotopaxi Foundation. Cotopaxi is also a certified B corp and 94% of its products contain recyclable or reusable materials. On its mission to help people and the planet, Cotopaxi is also making money. In 2022, the company surpassed $100 million in revenue. Its work has caught the eye of investors. In 2021, Bain Capital's Double Impact Fund invested $45 million in Cotopaxi. In today's episode of Leadership Next, hosts Alan Murray and Ellen McGirt talk to Cotopaxi founder and CEO Davis Smith about why he built Cotopaxi as a for-profit company rather than a non-profit, and how Cotopaxi differs from other outdoor brands. Smith also explains why he's stepping away from leading the company he believes in so deeply. Later in the episode, we hear from Cecilia Chao, Managing Director of the Bain Double Impact Fund. Chao talks about why Bain invested in Cotopaxi and the importance of prioritizing both impact and profit. Chao also gives her take on trends in impact investing and the difference between impact and ESG investing. Explore more of Fortune! Use the promo code LN25 to get 25% off our annual subscription at fortune.com/subscribe

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How many people can say they have caught and eaten a crocodile, climbed the tallest mountains in South America, rowed from Cuba to Florida, and made their own raft to float down the Amazon River? Not many, that's for sure, but Davis Smith has. As the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand, adventure comes naturally to Smith. But Cotopaxi is much more than just your average outdoor brand. It centers around impact and reducing poverty. Listen to his entrepreneurship journey and passion for doing good for the world in this episode.

You may not have heard of Cotopaxi. But you have likely heard of similar companies doing something different- Ben & Jerry's, Allbird, Patagonia, and BrewDog. What these companies have in common is B Corp certification. This is awarded to businesses for meeting the highest standards of accountability when it comes to social and environmental impact. Last year Cotopaxi also gave away $1.3million in donations as part of its pledges. But how does an FP&A team work to advance this mission? How can FP&A work to achieve goals which are ultimately not about maximizing shareholder wealth. Cole Dixon is FP&A Director at outdoor sports company Cotopaxi which has a tagline of Gear for Good on its high performance and eye-catching gear. For Dixon, the FP&A function at the company is central to “upholding a mission of our founders Davis Smith and Stephan [Jacob] that Cotopaxi can get us exploring and make a positive impact on other people's lives. So we're really truly committed that all of our products can be repurposed and that we prioritize human rights.”  Every FP&A metric – units per transaction, average order value, average store volume, the inventory returns for stores – also incorporates the company-wide mission. Listen to the fascinating story from Cole Dixon in this week's FP&A with Cole Dixon and Paul Barnhurst. In this episode Cole reveals: The Ecommerce metrics and FP&A role that helped Cotopaxi to open stores during the pandemic How FP&A partners with marketing to succeed in new ventures, such as the outdoor gatherings (Questival) How Cotopaxi handled scenario planning and cash flow planning as stores closed during the pandemic How he dealt with his biggest failure at Skullcandy, the lifestyle audio brand where he managed FP&A prior to Cotopaxi How to build an FP&A team from scratch as he did at Cotopaxi The importance of constantly “looking forward” to finding new values for in FP&A Watch the full show on YouTube. Read the full transcript and blog Follow Cole Dixon on LinkedIn  Follow Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn Follow Datarails on LinkedIn FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails. Datarails is the financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models. Get in touch at www.datarails.com

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A Utah based outdoor gear company, Cotopaxi, is closing its doors in San Francisco after 1 year there. CEO and Founder Davis Smith announced the decision this week citing multiple break ins by organized theft rings. Davis joins the show to discuss what's going on, some of the local policies that are enabling crime and creating chaos, and how businesses can work with communities to create better environments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davis Smith has made genorosity and philanthropy the foundation of a thriving business. He is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, a highly popular, carbon-neutral outdoor gear brand founded to create sustainably designed products that fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. In 2021 alone, Cotopaxi aided over 1 million people in extreme poverty through their non-profit partnerships and revenue sharing. Davis is also a member of the United Nations Foundation Leadership Council. Davis joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial career, founding and building Cotopaxi, how Cotopaxi withstood the pandemic, and humanity in business. Show Notes

Davis Smith is the CEO and Founder of Cotopaxi and one of the speakers at this year's Silicon Slopes Summit. He discusses his partnership with Silicon Slopes to give access to refugees who want to come to the Summit and the importance of diversity in business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The outdoor brand Cotopaxi is known for colorful backpacks and athleticwear. But its founder and CEO Davis Smith explains that the origin and mission of the company is about much more. Davis had a unique childhood and a profound experience in South America that compelled him to start a company with social change in mind. But as you'll hear, this was not an overnight success. In fact, it wasn't his first business venture, and the road to where Cotopaxi sits today is about as rocky and steep as the volcano in Ecuador for which it's named.

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After launching two businesses and snagging his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Davis Smith was ready for something different. So why not change the world? Drawing from his childhood family adventures across Latin America, he launched Cotopaxi to eradicate poverty through unique, sustainably sourced outdoor gear. Don't miss this chance to hear the whole story as Enrique sits down with this fascinating world traveler and change maker.Additional Links & Resources:Learn more about Logistics with Purpose: https://supplychainnow.com/program/logistics-with-purposeLearn more about Vector Global Logistics: https://vectorgl.com/Subscribe to Logistics with Purpose: https://logistics-with-purpose.captivate.fm/listenThis episode was hosted by Enrique Alvarez. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/gearing-eradicate-poverty-trekking-toward-purpose-cotopaxi-lwp55

This episode features a conversation between Davis Smith, CEO and founder of Cotopaxi, and podcast host Pete Codella, Go Utah's communications director. They discuss the mission of Cotopaxi, Utah's entrepreneurial ecosystem, what it means to be a B Corporation, and how the pandemic impacted Cotopaxi's operations. Smith shares advice for entrepreneurs and leaders and talks about his adventurous approach to life, including a memorable survivalist experience. Learn more about Cotopaxi's start and culture as Smith shares honest, poignant insights in this episode of the Business Elevated podcast.

With the transfer deadline passing and the dust starting to settle in the portal, we go through some MSU basketball updates from Julius Marble's new home to Davis Smith returning to East Lansing. And what are the latest rumblings around the Max Christie decision?And then we take a look waaaaaay ahead into the future as we look at MSU's candidates for the 2023 NFL Draft. Who has the best shot to be a first rounder, and who are some dark horses that can improve their stock this season?And last but not least, TRIVIA TUESDAY!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the transfer deadline passing and the dust starting to settle in the portal, we go through some MSU basketball updates from Julius Marble's new home to Davis Smith returning to East Lansing. And what are the latest rumblings around the Max Christie decision? And then we take a look waaaaaay ahead into the future as we look at MSU's candidates for the 2023 NFL Draft. Who has the best shot to be a first rounder, and who are some dark horses that can improve their stock this season? And last but not least, TRIVIA TUESDAY! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Davis Smith, founder & CEO of Cotopaxi, spent most of his childhood in Latin America, where his spirit for adventure and heart for humanitarian work was born. Being exposed to a variety of cultures, Davis gained a unique appreciation for diversity and that, coupled with his entrepreneurial vision, has become the outdoor gear brand that we know and love! Cotopaxi believes the products that get us exploring can make a positive impact on other people's lives. And that is why they create sustainably designed outdoor gear that fuels both adventure and global change. Thank you, Davis for all that Gear for Good does improve our world and the people in it. Woman Who Succeed is thrilled to have you as a male-ally in our community. Listen in to hear Davis share his thoughts on creating diversity, advocating for women's leadership in business, and how adventure can turn into global change.  

Davis Smith is an outdoor adventurer and mission-driven entrepreneur. That's why he founded Cotopaxi in 2014. Best known for their bright colors, Cotopaxi doesn't just make good gear, they make gear for good. The brand is committed to minimizing their impact on the planet, and maximizing the benefit for the people who live here. Davis spent a lot of his childhood in Latin America, and his parents were committed to serving others and getting outside, values that he still carries with him today. For him, Cotopaxi is a perfect way to honor his upbringing and the places that mean a lot to him.Episodes to listen to:Cotopaxi ambassador, Nicole Ver KuilenConnect with guests:WebsiteTwitterInstagram

This episode is all about leadership! David is joined by the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, Davis Smith. David and Davis dive into what it takes to run a company and how to be a team and brand leader. They discuss what leaders can do to inspire and strengthen their teams as well as how employees can speak to their CEOs and get time on their calendars. David and Davis also outline how someone just starting out can successfully grow their career.  Cotopaxi is a leading name in the outdoor and apparel space. They create products and experiences to help alleviate poverty, get more people to do good, and inspire adventure.

In the news today: MSU's Muslim Students' Association hosts a workshop on Ramadan. Max Christie declares for NBA draft while maintaining college eligibility. Walk-ons Davis Smith and Peter Nwoke enter the transfer portal. MSU journalism graduate starts career as a stylish nail tech. 

If you've traveled, you've seen the destructive nature of capitalism. But can we lean into it and still make an impact? Better yet, can we use it as the very instrument for change?  Davis Smith joins us today to share his story and emphasize the possibility of building a thriving business with a focus on social impact. Davis is the Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear brand with a humanitarian mission.  In this episode, he breaks down the methodology behind a purpose-driven business and the potential it has to effect change. Growing up in South America and being exposed to extreme poverty really informed Davis' passion for impact, and he shares his fascinating path to linking social impact with business.  Davis illustrates what the world would look like if more businesses operated according to the Cotopaxi framework, and illuminates how, from his experience of sourcing investments, it seems to be women who have a greater understanding of impact and the future of business.  We also discuss the responsibility of the consumer to make a change, along with the nuances of where businesses are failing and how they can shift gears to move from destruction and extraction to meaningful impact! -- --

Wharton's Katherine Klein speaks with Davis Smith founder of sustainable outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi about his firm's mission and how the business world can think differently about capitalism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Huge shoutout to Michigan State point guard Davis Smith for joining the show this week. Davis and Jackson preview Michigan State's team heading into e 2021-2022 college basketball season. They also discuss his dad and former NBA All-Star Steve Smith. Davis reveals the team in the Big 10 that he thinks will give MSU the toughest test on their quest to win the conference, and talks about his close relationship with NBA star, and former Michigan State Spartan Jaren Jackson Jr. Finally, the 2 wrap things up with some rapid-fire questions. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media.Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=1

Our topic is “Brand Building and Entrepreneurship” and our guest is Davis Smith,  Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear and active lifestyle brand with a social mission at its core.Cotopaxi creates innovative products and experiences that fund sustainable poverty alleviation and is among the first companies to incorporate from inception as a B-Corp and raise venture capital.Prior to Cotopaxi Davis was the Founder and Co-CEO o fBaby.com.br and Dinda.com.br, Brazil's Startup of the Year in 2012. In 2004, Davis founded, and later sold, PoolTables.com, America's largest pool table retailer. Davis holds an MBA from the Wharton School and an MA in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Fellow of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies and an alumnus of the Spanish international program. He also holds a BA in International Studies from Brigham Young University.The portfolio companies identified and described herein do not represent all of the portfolio companies purchased, sold, or recommended for funds advised by Peterson Partners. The reader should not assume that an investment in the portfolio companies identified was or will be profitable. Any opinions, projections, forecasts, and estimates contained in this production are necessarily speculative in nature, are based upon certain assumptions, and subject to change without notice. It can be expected that some or all of such assumptions will not materialize or will vary significantly from actual results. This production is not an offer to buy or sell any investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Davis is the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear brand with a humanitarian mission, recently backed by Bain Capital Double Impact. He is a member of the United Nations Foundation's Global Leadership Council and a Presidential Leadership Scholar. Davis previously started Brazil's "Startup of the Year,” was Silicon Valley Community Foundation's “CEO of the Year," and is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Davis holds an MBA from the Wharton School, an MA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA from Brigham Young University. Davis is an adventurer who has floated down the Amazon on a self-made raft, kayaked from Cuba to Florida, and explored North Korea.   Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.

Sandy Utah Willow Creek Stake Presidency, Joe Staples, Davis Smith, and Alan Matheson share their experiences teaching the youth in their stake about the gospel topics essays, as well as members struggling with their faith. Joe Staples recently stepped away from a 22-year career as Chief Marketing Officer and is now a Go-to-Market Advisor, using his experience to help other companies succeed. Joe grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints right after his high school graduation, then attended Brigham Young University and served a mission in Brazil. He previously served as a bishop in Seattle, Washington. Alan Matheson is the Executive Director of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, overseeing planning and development of the 600-acres of state land currently occupied by the Utah State Prison in Draper. He served a mission to the Canada Calgary, Spanish-speaking mission and has served in bishoprics, elders quorum, and with the young men. Davis Smith is the Founder-CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear brand based in Salt Lake City, Utah with a social mission at its core. His father worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Latin America and Davis grew up there before later serving a mission to Bolivia. Highlights 04:10 About the Willow Creek Stake 05:20 Teaching the youth about the gospel topics essays 5 sessions each year, the 5 months before high school senior-age youth graduate from high school, so that they have faith-based answers to questions they may encounter 10:30 These youth usually have a basic knowledge of the topics, but much of the details they are not aware of 13:00 Young adults struggling with their faith often leave the Church because of a lack of trust 16:00 Held a fireside in advance, inviting both the youth and their parents; surveyed the youth about topics they were most interested in 20:10 They are going to encounter these topics at some point, and discussing them in a trusting environment where they can ask questions and get answers will serve them later 24:00 Ministering to those with faith challenges Trained stake and ward councils on how to approach this with members Stake Relief Society also taught alongside them 27:30 Used the structure of the topics of trust, belonging, and meaning 31:30 "Group therapy" with elders quorum presidents from the stake where they could ask questions and find moral support 32:45 "Look for what you can do"; the pandemic has been an opportunity to change for the better 35:00 President Matheson's experience feeling love for the people of the stake and recognizing that the Savior must love him even more; recognizing the source of his comfort and hope in the Savior, and that his job as a leader is to help others access the Savior Links How I Lead as Stake President | An Interview with Joe Staples Weaving a Vision into Your Service | An Interview with Davis Smith Planted, by Patrick Mason Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question, by David Ostler Ministering to Those Who Question | An Interview with David Ostler Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Note: This transcript was machine-produced. We would be grateful for help correcting errors. You can help! Simply copy/paste the transcript text into a document, make the corrections, and then copy/paste the corrected text into a comment on the page (below) and we will get the corrected text published!