#121 - Stuart Jenkins - Shoe Industry Legend, Olympic Trial Qualifier, Innovator, Inventor, and "Discovering" this Multi Billion Dollar Gem

Stuart Jenkins is a former elite marathon runner and footwear industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in performance innovation and sustainability. He qualified for the Olympic Trials after the Boston Marathon, following eight years of daily training and 26,000 running miles.After his running career, Stuart helped pioneer early air-cushioned sole concepts and went on to hold senior leadership roles at Deckers Outdoor Corp., home to brands like HOKA, UGG, and Teva. He is the Founder and CEO of Blumaka, where he transforms up to 85 percent foam waste from shoe factories into high-performance, sustainable insoles, blending innovation, discipline, and environmental responsibility.Connect With Jenkins:Linkedin: /stuartjenkins/Instagram: /stuartjenkinsAlexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.Connect with Alex:YouTube:    / @eaotpodcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06QZEpv...Instagram:   / eaotpodcast  Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcastFacebook:   / eaotpodcast  TikTok:   / eaotpodcast  Intro Music Credit:"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:    • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...@EATPodcast.#StuartJenkins #eaotpodcast #footwearinnovation #sustainablefootwear #entrepreneurstory #athleteentrepreneur #RunningDiscipline #Blumaka #circulareconomy  #businesspodcast #startupjourney

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