Packing Purpose into Every Purchase with Charlie Clark from Cotopaxi

Neil Callanan sits down with Charlie Clark, Director of Philanthropy at Cotopaxi, to explore how the iconic “Gear for Good” outdoor brand translates its vibrant identity into global impact. They dive into Charlie’s journey, from working at local gear shops to leading Cotopaxi’s foundation, and discuss the company's origin as a purpose-built vehicle for poverty alleviation.They also unpack the nuances of trust-based philanthropy, the danger of restrictive funding, and how Cotopaxi navigates the tension between selling premium products and serving vulnerable communities.Follow Charlie + Cotopaxi:Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/Cotopaxi Foundation: https://www.cotopaxi.com/pages/foundation Instagram: instagram.com/cotopaxiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cotopaxiFacebook: facebook.com/cotopaxiTikTok: tiktok.com/@cotopaxiCharlie Clark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieclark-pdx/Charlie's recs:MiiR: https://www.miir.comTrust-Based Philanthropy Project: https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.orgMIT Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab: https://www.povertyactionlab.orgUN Foundation: https://unfoundation.orgWorld Centric: https://www.worldcentric.comSaalt: https://saalt.comThe Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin: https://nkjemisin.com/series/the-broken-earthTaste Tickler: http://www.tastetickler.com