Who Gives A Crap Founder on Challenger Lessons - Danny Alexander

Who Gives A Crap Founder on Challenger Lessons - Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander, co-founder of Who Gives A Crap, joins us to share how a toilet paper brand became a global challenger business while giving away 50% of its profits to charity.

From launching with a viral crowdfunding campaign to capitalising on the global toilet paper shortage, Danny breaks down how the brand combined purpose, creativity, and strong fundamentals to stand out in a commoditised category.

We also discuss the realities of scaling a mission-led business, the differences between DTC and retail marketing, lessons from failed launches, and how to build a team and culture that lasts. A brilliant look at what it really takes to build a brand people care about.

Timestamps

00:00 – Start
00:29 – The founding story of Who Gives A Crap
02:55 – The benefits of having three co-founders
05:00 – Naming the company
07:07 – Innovating in packaging design
10:08 – The story behind the emergency roll
10:58 – Why they give away 50% of profits
12:53 – Convincing investors to support the mission
14:38 – The viral crowdfunding campaign
17:33 – Capitalising on the toilet paper shortage
22:45 – DTC vs retail marketing
24:36 – Most effective marketing campaigns
27:46 – Biggest challenges and failures
30:53 – A failed brand launch
37:08 – Hiring great talent
38:32 – The five values of Who Gives A Crap
41:14 – Advice for aspiring founders

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