Blake Mycoskie

Blake Mycoskie Birthday Highlights

Birth Name

Place Of Birth

Arlington, USA

Age

47 years old

Birth Date

August 26 1975

Blake Mycoskie Facts

Child Star?

no

Occupation

Entrepreneur

Education & Qualifications

Arlington Martin High School

Net Worth

$340,000,000

Current Partner

Molly Holm

Children

Summit Mycoskie, Charlie Mycoskie

Parents

Mike Mycoskie, Pam Mycoskie

Siblings

Tyler Mycoskie, Paige Mycoskie

Blake Mycoskie is a phenomenal social entrepreneur born on August 26, 1976, in Arlington, Texas.
Blake was born to Mike Mycoskie, an orthopedic surgeon, and Pam Mycoskie. He attended a local high school and then to Austin for higher studies.
Blake Mycoskie is an American entrepreneur, a founder, and the 'Chief Shoe Giver' of TOMS. This is a unique title, and Blake Mycoskie is the person behind this brain wave of One for One—for each pair of shoes sold, one would be donated. After college, Blake started several businesses after moving to Los Angeles. Some achieved moderate success, while some achieved incredible success. While traveling in Argentina in 2006, he noticed stark poverty and noticed children with bare feet in many areas. He decided to start a sustainable for-profit business, which is how 'Shoes For Better Tomorrows' began.
The brand name was shortened to 'TOMS,' and his idea of donating one pair of his founded shoes for every pair sold was a big hit. He also realized that the formula could be applied to more than just shoes. He developed TOMS eyewear and launched TOMS Roasting Co. Since founding a shoe company, Blake Mycoskie has donated over 80 million pairs of his founded shoes to children in need. In 2014, he sold 50% of his company to Bain Capital. Blake is a social entrepreneurship pioneer, and his business model inspired many others.
Blake Mycoskie is a frequent guest at global conferences on philanthropy and has also written a book 'Start Something That Matters.' In 2020, he founded a new company, 'Madefor.' This came from his own life experiences. He wanted to help people become their best versions. He co-founded the company with his friend, Pat Dossett. This is a subscription-based wellness program, where the interested people get monthly challenges, products, and information to better their health.

What is Blake Mycoskie's net worth?

It is estimated that he has an approximate net worth of $ 340,000,000. He made most of his money by selling 50% of his successful company 'TOMS.' His actual net worth could be more because of his best-seller book, other ventures, and various TV shows.
Blake has been a serial entrepreneur and has started many businesses over the years. His most significant success is TOMS, and this business model made him rich. His net worth estimates vary because just two years back, he started another new company, 'Madefor.' His spending habit information is not available. It is estimated that he regularly spends on alimony to his wife and his two kids.

How much does Blake Mycoskie earn per year?

It is impossible to guess how much money he earns per year or his net worth because he is involved in various businesses. He was a guest shark on Shark Tanks season 12, the sharks are paid as cast members of the show, and he also founded a new company, 'Madefor,' in 2020. He also earns royalty from his Best Seller book 'Start Something That Matters.' He has been earning from a young age and is financially astute.

How tall is Blake Mycoskie?

Blake Mycoskie is 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) tall. Blake is a handsome man. In 2000, he was part of the 'Sexiest Bachelor of America' program on Fox TV. Blake takes care of his health and fitness by participating in various sports.

How old is Blake Mycoskie?

Blake was born to Mike Mycoskie and Pam Mycoskie on August 26, 1975. He is now 47 years old.

Blake Mycoskie was born in August in Arlington, Texas, and attended Arlington Martin High School. He graduated from St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Austin in 1995. He began to play tennis at around the age of ten and attended Southern Methodist University on a partial athletic scholarship. His sister Paige Mycoskie and Blake took part in the Amazing Race II and just missed winning by a few minutes. He then moved to Los Angeles and founded one of his first companies. Apart from Paige, Blake Mycoskie also has a brother, Tyler Mycoskie.

Who is Blake Mycoskie dating? 

Blake Mycoskie divorced his wife Heather Lang in 2020, and now he is dating Molly Holm. According to the information available, she has been a Fund Manager at Highbridge Equity Partners since 2017. There is no information available if Blake and Molly plan to take it further and get married. She has a net worth of $4 million.
Blake Mycoskie comes from a family of successful people. He married Heather Lang in 2012, and they have two children, a son named Summit Mycoskie and a daughter named Charlie Mycoskie. However, Blake and Heather divorced in 2020. Blake has also adopted a boy from Ethiopia and takes care of his financial and educational requirements.

Best Known For…

Blake has been interested in business from a young age and has founded various companies. He has been successful in many of these ventures and is best known for starting the trend of social entrepreneurship.
With the success of the 'One for One' campaign, Blake has inspired businessmen worldwide to start socially-minded businesses. He has also written a best seller book and taken part in reality shows on TV.

Charity Work

Blake's life is full of charitable efforts. He and his ex-wife ensured that they were donating and supporting consistently. Blake also financially supports a young boy from Ethiopia, Wubetu Shimelash. His company TOMS has donated millions of shoes, books, water to needy people everywhere.

What awards has Blake Mycoskie won?

Blake's business model has earned him several awards over the years and also boosted his net worth. In 2009, he won the Secretary of State's Award of Corporate Excellence (ACE), in 2015 he wong the Next Generation Award from Harvard's School of Public Health, and in 2016 he won Cannes LionHeart Award.

Blake Mycoskie's Hobbies And Interests

Blake is an avid sportsperson and played tennis from a young age. Now he plays golf in his free time. He also likes to fly, fish, and surf. He is an adventure athlete, and rock climbing and polo interest him.

• Blake founded the Social Entrepreneurship Fund in 2015. This fund invests in socially conscious companies that can create change.
• Blake donated 50% of the income from the royalty of his book sales, and in 2012 he made it 100%.
• Blake gives credit for his success to his habit of journaling. He started journaling at 15 when he played tennis at a competitive level.
• Blake's sister Paige Mycoskie is a fashion designer and an entrepreneur who owns her own clothing line.
• One of Blake's favorite motivational quotations is 'Be the change you wish to see in the world' by Mahatma Gandhi.
• Blake believes in working towards saving nature, and according to him, recycling is the best way to reduce universal waste.
• It is interesting to note that all Blake's employees are below the age of 30, and every Friday, the employees get to spend a happy hour which helps them relax and be at home in their workplace.

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