Davis Smith (Cotopaxi) - Why he started a mission-led outdoor apparel brand, the difference between Cotopaxi and Patagonia, and lessons learned from his first two businesses

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Thank you Luke Vernon for the intro to our guest today Davis Smith, Founder & CEO of Cotopaxi. Cotopaxi builds gear that fuels both outdoor experiences and global change.

We discuss:

• Why he founded digitally native businesses
• Founding businesses with his cousin
• The mission behind Cotopaxi
• How he was able to raise capital
• Early approach to promotion for Cotopaxi
• The differences between Cotopaxi and Patagonia
• How he grew the brand
• Why he shut down his store in San Francisco

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