Blake Mycoskie

Blake Mycoskie (born August 26, 1976, in Arlington, Texas) is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist, best known as the founder of TOMS. He built TOMS around the idea that commerce could be a force for good, offering a business model in which every purchase helps someone in need. Over time, he has taken that vision beyond shoes, into eyewear, wellness, and social-impact investing. Mycoskie is active in speaking, writing, and mentoring around social entrepreneurship, having authored a book and launched new ventures focused on well-being and purposeful business. He maintains a presence on social media (@BlakeMycoskie on Twitter/X, @blakemycoskie on Instagram) and resides primarily in the Los Angeles area while continuing to travel and invest globally.