Dave Heath, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Bombas
Dave Heath didn’t set out to reinvent socks. He set out to solve a problem.
When he learned that socks were the most requested item in homeless shelters, he saw an opening—not just for a product, but for something more useful.
That insight became the foundation of Bombas. And he’ll be joining the Beanstalk community with a story that shows how staying close to the mission can power real momentum.
Bombas was built on a simple idea: for every item sold, one is donated. More than 150 million items later, it’s become one of the largest giveback efforts in the space.
Bombas launched in 2013 and reached a turning point after Dave pitched it on Shark Tank. Daymond John invested $200,000.
It’s now the highest-grossing deal in the show’s history. And Bombas has gone on to surpass $2 billion in lifetime sales.
That kind of scale hasn’t changed how Dave runs. He recently stepped aside as CEO and into the role of Executive Chairman, where he focuses on long-term direction.
He’s known for keeping the pace tight – eight to fifteen short meetings a day, each one built to make decisions and clear the path ahead.
The same clarity has shaped the arc of Bombas: start with what matters, build around it, and keep going. Dave will be at Beanstalk, joining others who’ve grown on purpose and kept their hands in the work.
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