Sparking Conversations One Shoe at a Time - Raaja Nemani / Co-Founder of Bucketfeet

Raaja Nemani is a Co-Founder and CEO of Bucketfeet, a footwear startup that collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes.The idea began in Argentina when Aaron Firestein gave Raaja a pair of hand-designed canvas sneakers inspired by the city blocks of Buenos Aires. On the rest of Raaja's journey, these unique looking shoes sparked non-stop conversations across six continents with people of all races, religions, genders, and cultures. Upon returning home, he decided to start Bucketfeet with Aaron. In This Episode You Will Learn:The founding storyWhat the first shoes looked likeWhere the name Bucketfeet comes fromHow they sold their first shoesHow a party at Brian Splay's house jump started salesWhy Bucketfeet walked away from a Nordstrom dealWhat is next for BucketfeetSelected Links From The Episode:Aaron Firestein, Co-Founder of BucketfeetBrian Spaly, Co-Founder of Bonobos and Trunk ClubContext MediaLuxury Garage SaleThreadlessFavorite Book:The Road to Character by David Brooks