Davis Smith

Davis Smith is the founder of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand with a humanitarian mission, where he spent 10 years as CEO and currently serves as Chairman. As of 2025, Cotopaxi has assisted over 5 million people living in poverty.

Davis previously started Brazil’s Startup of the Year in 2012 and was recognized as Utah’s Businessperson of the Year in 2022 by Utah’s Governor. He is an adventurer who has floated the Amazon on a self-made raft, kayaked from Cuba to Florida, and explored North Korea.