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Davis Smith: Entrepreneurship as an Adventure
Jan 3, 2022
Davis Smith, serial e-commerce entrepreneur and CEO of Cotopaxi, discusses risk-taking, building a brand, prioritizing people, and finding purpose in entrepreneurship. He shares his journey, the power of storytelling in building a brand, efforts to fight poverty through outdoor products, and empowering workers and inspiring innovation. The podcast also explores the need to reconstruct capitalism and do good in business.
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Quick takeaways
- Building a business that gives back is important for creating social and environmental impact.
- Successful entrepreneurs possess traits such as adaptability, grit, sales skills, and empathy.
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Growing up in South America and its impact on empathy and building a mission-driven business
Davis Smith shares his experience of growing up in South America, which influenced his love for culture, language, and compassion for others. Being different from everyone else in a foreign country taught him empathy and the importance of building a business that gives back. This childhood experience shaped his perspective and motivated him to create Kodopaxi, an outdoor gear brand focused on social and environmental impact.
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