Blake Mycoskie
About Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie is the Chief Shoe Giver at TOMS and Co-Founder of Madefor, known for pioneering the One for One® business model and various philanthropic efforts.
Title
Blake Mycoskie presently holds the title of Chief Shoe Giver at TOMS, the company he founded. Additionally, he serves as Co-Founder at Madefor.
Education and Expertise
Blake Mycoskie pursued his higher education at Southern Methodist University from 1995 to 2000. Over the years, he has developed expertise in applying modern neuroscience, psychology, and physiology to enhance brain and body function.
Background
Blake Mycoskie began his entrepreneurial journey by founding TOMS in 2006. Inspired by a trip to Argentina, he pioneered the One for One® business model, which donates a pair of shoes for every pair sold. His experience extends to co-founding Madefor, a program that enhances mental and physical well-being.
Achievements
Since starting TOMS in 2006, Blake Mycoskie has extended the company's mission to include initiatives in eyewear, clean water, safe birth, and bullying prevention. He has also supported social enterprises through the TOMS Social Entrepreneurship Fund. His One for One® model has contributed to providing shoes, sight, and safe water to more than 100 million people worldwide. The model has evolved to donate 1/3 of TOMS profits to grassroots good, alongside strategic impact grants.