Tim Brown (Allbirds Co-Founder): From All White to Wall Street

Tim Brown is best known as the co-founder of Allbirds - the New Zealand-born footwear brand that became a global phenomenon.

But before Silicon Valley, before the IPO, and before building one of the world’s most recognisable sustainable fashion brands, Tim was an All White, representing New Zealand on the world stage.

At just 31 years old, still in his prime, he made a decision that shocked many: he walked away from professional football.

In this episode, we explore the mindset behind that choice - and how the lessons from elite sport shaped the foundations of Allbirds.

We talk about:

• Missing his moment at the World Cup
• Identity, ego, and high-performance environments
• Knowing when to leave the party early
• The pressure of building a global brand
• What success really feels like on the other side
• This is a conversation about ambition, discipline, perspective, and taking the long view — from the pitch to the boardroom.

Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers.
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