TOMS CEO to Speak on Making a Difference in Business

Written by Megan Robare

The Tech Activities Board and the Rawls College of Business host founder and CEO of TOMS Shoes, Blake Mycoskie, who will speak on, “The New Rules for Tomorrow’s Business: A Student’s Guide to Making a Difference in the World."

Mycoskie, an entrepreneur who has started six successful businesses from the ground up, will speak at 8 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Student Union Building Allen Theatre. He will discuss the path to his own success and offer a new perspective on the link between business and philanthropy.

In preparation for Mycoskie's presentation, the Rawls College of Business is collecting photos on their Facebook of students wearing TOMS shoes, to be given to Mycoskie. To add your photos to the collection, e-mail randi.rives@ttu.edu

Due to the recent earthquake in Haiti, TOMS Shoes also has donated $5 for every One to One item purchased Jan. 13-15 in addition to their ongoing donation of almost 30,000 shoes.

TOMS is founded on the idea that with every pair of shoes a customer purchases, the company will give a new pair to a child in need. Customers have already helped more than 150,000 kids around the globe. The ongoing community events and Shoe Drop Tours, where TOMS delivers free shoes in countries around the world, allow supporters and enthusiasts to be part of the One for One Movement.

Texas Tech students receive one free ticket with their student ID. Tickets for faculty, staff and the general public are available at the Student Union ticket booth and are $12.