Masters of Scale Chobani & Patagonia CEOs break down where values meet profit
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Oct 28, 2025 
Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, is an immigrant entrepreneur focused on community upliftment, while Ryan Gellert leads Patagonia, renowned for its environmental activism. They dive into the importance of aligning business with values. Hamdi shares his immigrant story and commitment to community hiring, while Ryan discusses Patagonia's mission to fight for environmental causes. Together, they explore the balance between growth and purpose, and the influence of young leaders in promoting sustainable practices. Their insights offer a hopeful outlook on merging commerce with activism.
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Purpose Guides Public Voice
- Patagonia and Chobani approach values-politics differently but both center purpose over mere profit.
- Shared commitment to mission lets them speak publicly without defaulting to performative statements.
From Closed Factory To New Beginning
- Hamdi recounts arriving in upstate New York from Turkey and finding abandoned factories.
- That experience drove him to revive a closed yogurt plant and center community in his business model.
Speak Where You Have Authenticity
- Speak only where you have authenticity and can add value, not for performative reasons.
- Focus commentary on business sector perspectives and issues tied to your deep expertise like environment.