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How Patagonia Proved Purpose Pays Dividends
This episode explores how Yvon Chouinard transferred ownership of Patagonia to a trust and nonprofit dedicated to fighting climate change. We examine the financial mechanics behind this unprecedented move, including the use of a Delaware C-Corp structure to capture tax benefits for environmental causes. Lucas and Luna discuss why this decision matters for modern leadership, how it protects the company from activist investors, and what it reveals about long-term value creation versus short-term quarterly pressure. If these conversations have moved your work forward in some small way, consider…
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