Please join us for a conversation with Ryan Gellert, CEO of Patagonia, on the power of business as a force for social and environmental progress. Recently named one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies, and topping the Axios/Harris poll as the most loved company in the United States, Patagonia is internationally recognized for its product quality and environmental activism. In this fireside chat, we will touch on Patagonia’s philosophy on the purpose of business and how they work to be a responsible company, including their novel ownership model — and what’s next for this standard setting, purpose-driven company.
About Patagonia Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, the company is recognized internationally for its product quality and environmental activism, as well as its contributions of nearly $200 million to environmental organizations. Its unique ownership structure reflects that Earth is its only shareholder: Profits not reinvested back into the business are paid as dividends to protect the planet. About NationSwell NationSwell is an award-winning social impact company that assists changemakers, thought leaders and purpose-driven business executives as they drive social impact at scale. Through a robust membership community and the nation’s leading social impact studio, NationSwell supports these impact leaders on a range of our world’s most pressing issues.