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Dirtbag Billionaire

How Yvon Chouinard built Patagonia, made a fortune, and gave it all away

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Dirtbag Billionaire explores the life and business practices of Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia.

The book delves into Chouinard's unconventional approach to capitalism, his commitment to environmental sustainability, and the paradoxes inherent in his company's success.

Gelles examines how Chouinard built Patagonia into a billion-dollar brand while attempting to minimize its environmental impact.

The biography explores the challenges and complexities of balancing profit with purpose.

It also investigates Chouinard's unique decision to give away his company to environmental causes.

The book ultimately questions whether Patagonia's model can serve as a blueprint for other businesses.

Mentioned by

Carl Quintanilla

Andrew Walworth

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

as

David Gelles

' latest book chronicling how Chouinard set new industry standards for sustainable production and charitable giving.

Lessons on Capitalism from Patagonia’s Reluctant Billionaire

Mentioned as the new book by

David Gelles

, about Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia.

Money Talks: The Paradoxes of Patagonia

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as

David Gelles

's most recent book about how Yvon Chouinard built Patagonia.

We All Need To Make Money and Interact With Capitalism. Is There a Non-Icky Way To Do It? | David Gelles

Mentioned by

Eric Ries

as

David Gelles

's new book on the founders of Patagonia.

From Blacksmith to Billionaire: The Making of Patagonia’s Ethos

Mentioned by

Todd Henry

as the book by

David Gelles

that tells the story of Yvon Chouinard.

Dirtbag Billionaire: Why Calling Isn't "Found", It's Uncovered

Mentioned by

Andrew Walworth

as the title of the new biography by David Gelles.

Where Did This Come From?

Mentioned by

Carl Quintanilla

referring to David Gellis' book about the Patagonia founder.

Apple's Big Event, Microsoft Leads M&A News, 30 Years of "Squawk Box" 9/9/25

Mentioned by

Michael Kovnat

as a book by David Gellis telling the story of Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia.

The Dirtbag Billionaire Who Gave It All Away

Mentioned as the title of

David Gelles

' book about Yvon Chouinard and Patagonia's history.

How Patagonia Rewrote the Rules of Influence With David Gelles

Mentioned by

Robert Glazer

as one of the books written by

David Gelles

, about Yvonne Chouinard.

David Gelles On Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, Jack Welch's Leadership And More

Mentioned by

David Gelles

as his new book about Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia.

Slate Money | Money Talks: The Paradoxes of Patagonia

Mentioned by

Ginny Clarke

as the second book by David Gellis, about the founder of Patagonia.

The New Paradigm Of Fifth Dimensional Leadership (Ginny Clarke)

Mentioned by

Bridget Bergen

as a new book written by

David Gelles

about the founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard.

Developing Nations Face Climate Change

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

as a new book by New York Times reporter

David Gelles

about Yvon Chouinard.

'The Next Big Idea Daily': The Dirtbag Billionaire Who Gave It All Away

Mentioned by

Steve Sanduski

as a book written by

David Gelles

about Yvonne Chouinard and Patagonia.

David Gelles: Patagonia, Capitalism, and the 'Dirtbag' Billionaire

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