Retail War Games · 2026-06-26 · 38 min
In this episode, serial entrepreneur Nate Alder shares how he built the global outdoor brand Klymit and launched his new venture, Skavengerz. Nate breaks down how he created his first Klymit prototypes for just $150 by hacking together Gore-Tex jackets, wine preservation valves, and Reebok Pump shoes - proving how extreme capital constraints force the creativity needed to scale a brand to a successful acquisition. He also introduces Skavengerz, a geofencing platform designed to pull families off digital screens and reward them for gathering life experiences in nature. Throughout the conversation, Nate delivers a masterclass on modern startup execution, explaining why rapid iteration velocity is the ultimate predictor of business success today.
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