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AW: David Gelles on How Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard Built a Purpose-Driven Company

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Author David Gelles discussed how Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard built his business, made a fortune, and then gave it all away. Books Passage Bookstore in Corte Madera, California, hosted this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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