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Podcast: SportsEpreneur
Episode: A Footwear Industry Pioneer Talks Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
Description: “Sneaker” Steve Patino shares his journey from sneaker enthusiast to footwear industry innovator, discussing how his passion for shoes evolved into a mission to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing. “Sneaker” Steve is the founder of Ales Gray.
Chapters:
00:00 – The future of business and creating a positive legacy
01:02 – Working for free at a sneaker store as a teenager
02:43 – Why being passionate matters for entrepreneurs
05:17 – Meeting industry leaders on their way up
07:22 – Creating footwear for essential workers
10:49 – Carbon negative products and supply chain innovation
15:18 – Rethinking how products are made
20:11 – Getting into REI and major retailers
31:13 – Learning entrepreneurship from an immigrant hustler
37:44 – From stru...