Foundr Magazine Podcast | Learn From Successful Founders & Proven Entrepreneurs, The Ultimate Startup Podcast For Business

DTC brands have had it hard. But AllBirds co-founder Tim Brown doesn’t care. For him, his business isn’t about labels, trends, or headlines—it’s about striving toward a mission that took seven years to develop. In this episode, Nathan Chan chats to Brown about what gave him the confidence to take on the uber-competitive shoe industry and how the brand plans to bounce back after a challenging year. In this interview, you’ll learn:  How Brown’s sporting career helped him bring AllBirds to life The slow seven years burn of AllBirds as a side hustle  How doubt can be an advantage in business  Why Kiwi culture keeps Brown grounded The benefits of criticism  Tackling the competitive shoewear industry  Why celebrating the little wins leads to long-term success  How Brown’s reacted to recent setbacks at AllBirds  Why “DTC” doesn’t matter  The best parts of entrepreneurship  Why founders need to refresh their vision over time  And much more founder and brand advice…  Click here to start your business fo