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Lessons on Capitalism from Patagonia’s Reluctant Billionaire

Lessons on Capitalism from Patagonia’s Reluctant Billionaire

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When Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard first got into business, all
he wanted to do was make better equipment for himself and his
fellow “dirtbags.” Over 50 years, he built Patagonia into a global
outdoor retailer with a sustainable mission and ensured that the
company’s profits will go toward protecting the environment for
years to come. In his latest book, “Dirtbag Billionaire. How Yvon
Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made A Fortune, and Gave it All Away,”
New York Times reporter David Gelles chronicles how Chouinard set
new industry standards for sustainable production and charitable
giving. Kara talks with Gelles about how Chouinard’s version of
conscious capitalism compares with that of tech billionaires, what
to make of shifting US corporate environmental and social
responsibility, and how artificial intelligence could affect the
climate in the future. Want to see Kara and Scott Galloway live on
the Pivot Tour November 8th-14th? Limited tickets are still
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