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TOMS: Blake Mycoskie

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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The Birth of TOMS Shoes

This chapter explores the entrepreneurial journey of the founder, from sparking the idea at a barbecue to creating a new online driver's education company and eventually starting TOMS shoes. It narrates the transformative moments in Argentina that led to the inception of TOMS, from a philanthropic shoe drive initiative to the iconic one-for-one giving model. The chapter details the early challenges and successes of TOMS, emphasizing the founder's commitment to combining business with social impact.

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