How Allbirds Built a $4 Billion Footwear Brand (and How it Fell Apart)

Today we're talking about how Allbirds built one of the most impressive and fastest growing shoe companies up to a $4 Billion Valuation. Allbirds was the hottest footwear brand of the late 2010s. This episode explores the origin story. The crazy tactic they used to grow to a $4 Billion valuation, and how it all fell apart. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:34 Allbirds Founder Pro Soccer Story 01:47 Today's Guests 03:24 Is New Zealand Racist? 05:43 The origin of Allbirds 17:53 A Genius Fundraising Tactic 24:00 The Launch & The Craze 27:20 The Problem With Venture Capital 38:43 Going Public 43:38 Things That Ruined the Value 48:10 How Allbirds Can Make a Comeback 52:00 How to Recreate This Company Today 01:03:35 Where to Find Today's Guests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices