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The founder of TOMS shoes tells how to start a business with a purpose
2011Fast paceHopeful
What it is about
Blake Mycoskie founded TOMS, a company that gives a pair of shoes for every pair sold. He tells the story and offers lessons for starting something that helps others. The book is short and illustrated with photos.
Who will enjoy it
Aspiring entrepreneurs.
What you will get
Some critics question the one-for-one model.
Start Something That Matters Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Self-help · Social enterprise · Startups · Giving
Length
176 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Blake Mycoskie.
Setting
TOMS and its travels.
What makes it different
A founder’s short guide to purpose-driven work.
Feel
Upbeat, simple and personal.
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