Masters of Scale How Bombas pairs scaling impact and profit
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Oct 10, 2024 David Heath and Randy Goldberg, co-founders of Bombas, discuss their journey in building a mission-driven apparel company committed to social impact. They share how their Shark Tank experience fueled growth, even leading to a website crash due to overwhelming demand. The duo highlights their innovative strategies in inventory management while maintaining core values during rapid expansion. They also delve into the complexities of homelessness in the U.S., advocating for compassion and addressing the importance of partnerships in combating this social issue.
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The Spark
- David Heath saw a Facebook post about socks being the most requested item in homeless shelters.
- This inspired him and Randy Goldberg to create Bombas, a sock company with a buy-one, give-one model.
Find the Gap
- Identify underserved needs in existing markets to find product differentiation opportunities.
- Bombas found a gap between cheap, low-quality socks and expensive athletic socks.
Ignoring the Godfather
- Despite David Heath's godfather, a sock industry veteran, advising against their idea, they persisted.
- They trusted their gut and the potential impact of their mission.