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Blake MycoskieThe inspirational story of a young man with a big heart
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Biography•Born in Arlington, Texas
•August 26, 1976
•34 years old
•Entrepreneur
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FamilyFather: Mike Mycoskie
Mother: Pam Mycoskie
1 sister: Paige Mycoskie
1 brother: Tyler Mycoskie
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Education•James Martin High School (Arlington, Texas)
•St. Stephens Episcopal School (Austin, TX)
•Undergraduate work at Southern Methodist University
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College•Southern Methodist University
•EZ Laundry Service
•Age: 19
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Business History
•EZ Laundry
•Mycoskie Media•Drivers ED Direct•TOMS
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The Amazing Race
•Second Season
•Competed with His sister Paige Mycoskie
•Came within 4 minutes of winning the $1 Million Dollar Prize
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Toms
•founded in 2006•Based on the alpargata shoe•10,000 sold in the first year
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Accomplishments& Recognitions• People’s Design Award
• featured in Numerous Magazines• The Los Angeles Times• The New York Times• PEOPLE Magazine• TIME Magazine• VOGUE• Elle• Oprah Magazine
• 2009 ACE award by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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