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From dirt floors to giving away $3 billion
Published 26 July 2026 ยท science
Synopsis Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After building
Synopsis Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After building Patagonia into a $3 billion company, he stunned the business world by giving it away to ensure its profits help fight climate change and protect the planet.
Published: July 26, 2026 โข 2:39 PM IST ยท Updated: July 26, 2026 โข 3:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food.
After building Patagonia into a $3 billion company, he stunned the business world by giving it away to ensure its profits help fight climate change and protect the planet.