210: Leaders with Heart are Passionate about Their Work

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In this episode, Heather chats with Dan Gray, a Toronto-based Product/Growth Marketer with a passion for building and scaling consumer products by leveraging technology. He currently leads the Growth team at Kotn and enjoys the opportunity to help consumers discover and engage with brands. With over 10 years of experience scaling both B2C and B2B brands, he has been able to be successful by building great teams, challenging assumptions, and continuously learning along the way. He has a passion for technology, marketing, and commerce and always welcomes the opportunity to discuss and debate many of the exciting changes these industries are experiencing.

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Key Takeaways: 

  • Dan and his company are in it for the long-haul
  • They are one of the few companies that is 100% traceable
  • Their company works closely with communities in Egypt
  • The business model is focused on sustainability
  • A percentage of their proceeds has helped build 10 school for communities in Egypt
  • Buying from their business helps many people in those communities

Dan Gray's Bio

Dan Gray has has over 10 years of experience scaling both B2C and B2B brands, he has been able to be successful by building great teams, challenging assumptions, and continuously learning along the way. He has a passion for technology, marketing, and commerce and always welcomes the opportunity to discuss and debate many of the exciting changes these industries are experiencing.

He is currently the General Manager at Kotn Supply, a company that focuses on making custom goods for brands that are of premium quality, honestly priced, and ethically made. Kotn Supply is one of 5% of the apparel industry that can proudly claim being 100% traceable, mostly based in Egypt. Dan studied at the Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Brand Communication and Management.


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