It may sound too good to be true, says Blake Mycoskie. He explains that helping people and sustainable giving are at the heart of his work. He talks about building a library of books, walking away from vacation‑focused people, and expanding the one‑for‑one model beyond shoes.
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Blake Mycoskie is an entrepreneur from the United States, best known for Start something that matters.
Quick Facts About Blake Mycoskie
Born
August 26, 1976
Nationality
United States
Profession
Entrepreneur
Notable works
Start something that matters
About Blake Mycoskie
Blake Mycoskie is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder of Toms Shoes and co-founder of Madefor.
![“[People] had never heard about someone giving something away every time they sold something.” quote by Blake Mycoskie](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/d2d/blake-mycoskie-4833_giving_people-had-never-heard-about-someone-giv_784669.png)
![“[Our employees] do it not because we pay them more, but because they want to be part of something.” quote by Blake Mycoskie](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/3e0/blake-mycoskie-4833_employee_our-employees-do-it-not-because-we-pay-t_3134428.png)
![“The most enduring and galvanizing ideas and values of our civilization are embedded in our stories, from those of Homer, […] and Virgil, […] and to Jesus. It seems to be in our genetic makeup to capture our best ideas in stories, to enjoy them, to learn form them, and to pass them on to others (25)” quote by Blake Mycoskie](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/656/blake-mycoskie-4833_inspirational_the-most-enduring-and-galvanizing-ideas_1900757.jpg)
