Jean-Marc Djian is the brand new VP of Footwear for SATISFY and one of the OG shoe dogs of trail running. Jean-Marc worked at Salomon for almost 20 years, pioneering trail running footwear during an important moment for the sport. After Salomon, Jean-Marc went to The North Face where he was able to significantly improve the brand's footwear offering. We talk about his career and learnings from both brands and look ahead to the goals for SATISFY.

Topics discussed:

The intersection of science and soul
Jean-Marc's Olympic hockey career & the psychology of the goalie
The birth of Salomon trail running
His relationship with Jean-Luc Diard, the Co-Founder of HOKA
The 0 to 1 process for TNF footwear
His transition to SATISFY and the intention behind it
The evolution of trail footwear over time
Athletes who are pushing their sport forward
A lot more!

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Jean-Marc Djian | Trail Running Shoe Dog, VP of Footwear SATISFY