14 Facts About Blake Mycoskie

Blake Mycoskie was born on August 26,1976 and is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist.

Blake Mycoskie is the founder of Toms Shoes and co-founder of Madefor.

Blake Mycoskie, who began playing tennis when he was 10, attended Southern Methodist University on a partial tennis scholarship in 1995, and elected a dual major in philosophy and business.

Blake Mycoskie was quickly profitable, and was bought by Clear Channel nine months after its launch.

Blake Mycoskie spent several days traveling from village to village with the group, as well as on his own.

Inspired, Blake Mycoskie returned to the United States and founded Shoes for Better Tomorrows.

Blake Mycoskie published the book Start Something That Matters in 2011.

For every copy of Start Something That Matters sold, Blake Mycoskie promised to give a children's book to a child in need.

At SXSW in 2014, Blake Mycoskie announced the launch of Toms Roasting Co.

In 2014, Blake Mycoskie announced that Toms would launch an additional "one for one" product every year.

In January 2002, Blake Mycoskie competed on the second season of the CBS adventure reality show The Amazing Race with his younger sister Paige.

Blake Mycoskie provides financial support to Wubetu Shimelash, a young boy from Ethiopia.

Blake Mycoskie has been Shimelash's financial benefactor, supporting his education.

Blake Mycoskie is an avid golfer, fly fisher, surfer and adventure athlete, who enjoys rock climbing and polo.