How to Fight Poverty with Profits: A Conversation with Cotopaxi Founder Davis Smith

Co-Presented By: GSBA President Miguel Acosta Loza and then-President Thayne McCulloh

Photo of a Cotopaxi tote bag in a mountain lake scene, with an inset headshot of Cotopaxi founder, Davis Smith.

What does a passion for lifting others have to do with a volcano in Latin America?

Inspired by his youth growing up in the foothills of the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, Davis Smith created Cotopaxi to be a positive change agent. Relationships with non-profit partners, coupled with the use of recycled, repurposed, and responsibly-sourced materials, have led the company to fight poverty in new and unique ways.

This free, public event was moderated by Dr. Chris Stevens, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, and was held on Thursday, April 13 from 4pm - 5pm at the Hemmingson Ballroom.