Published May 4, 2020

Cotopaxi: Davis Smith

Join Davis Smith, founder of Cotopaxi, as he reveals his journey from modest beginnings to establishing a socially impactful outdoor brand, emphasizing purpose-driven entrepreneurship, innovative ethical practices, and lessons learned from overcoming business challenges.

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Building Sustainable Growth

Navigating Business Failure

Crisis Leadership Insights

Overcoming Self-Doubt

Sustainable Apparel Innovation

Navigating Co-Founder Conflict

Llamas and Legacy

Class of 88

Impact Through Business

Missionary Lessons

Overcoming Business Challenges

B2B Marketing Strategies

Building from Scratch

Unexpected Investment Breakthrough

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Entrepreneurial Beginnings

Cotopaxi's Mission-Driven Approach

Overcoming Business Challenges

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Cotopaxi: Davis Smith

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Entrepreneurial BeginningsDavis Smith, founder of Cotopaxi, shares his journey from early ventures like Pooltables.com to creating a socially impactful business. He discusses the mentors and experiences that shaped his entrepreneurial path, emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven work.

Entrepreneurial Beginnings

Cotopaxi's Mission-Driven ApproachCotopaxi, led by Davis Smith, embodies a mission-driven approach, focusing on impactful social contributions and ethical business practices. The company's innovative strategies in supply chain management and digital presence set it apart in the outdoor industry.

Cotopaxi's Mission-Driven Approach

Overcoming Business ChallengesDavis Smith shares how navigating failures and crises shaped his entrepreneurial journey. He reflects on the lessons learned from setbacks and the strategic leadership required to steer Cotopaxi through challenging times.

Overcoming Business Challenges

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