How innovators are responding to the world’s biggest challenges. — Serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeffrey M. Zucker talks weekly with innovators creating transformational social impact. They discuss their journeys in philanthropy, business, and life.
https://www.peoplearetheanswer.com
episode 9: 89: Kevin Lavelle on creating comfy shirts, building better baby monitors, and more.
In this episode Kevin and Jeff discuss his lead up to becoming an entrepreneur, including living in Dubai, his ultimately getting the itch to do his own thing, endless searches for perfect fabrics, the difficulty of getting good sleep as a parent, and so much more!
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FSwf_RSbvhI
Learn more:
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Recording date: 4/2/24
Kevin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlavelle
https://kevinslavelle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kevinslavelle/
https://twitter.com/kevinslavelle
Harbor:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/harborsleep/
https://harbor.co/
https://www.instagram.com/harborsleep
https://www.facebook.com/HarborSleep/
https://twitter.com/harborsleep
Other resources:
https://www.mizzenandmain.com/
Bio:
Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his role as the Founder and Chairman of Mizzen+Main, having invented the world’s first performance fabric dress shirt. With a successful growth round raised from L Catterton, partnerships with world-renowned athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, and a background in omnichannel retail, Kevin is not only a dedicated entrepreneur but also a loving husband and father of two.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
11:00 - What Motivates You?
18:10 - Early Life
21:17 - Giving Back
23:17 - Early Career
32:53 - Mizzen + Main
48:27 - Stepping Down
58:29 - Stand Together
1:03:57 - Harbor
1:21:57 - Future of Harbor
1:27:54 - When Work Affected Change
1:31:06 - Most Grateful
1:34:56 - Snap Your Fingers
1:37:45 - How to Support