E13: Gihan Amarasiriwardena: Co-Founder + President, Ministry of Supply

JUN 13, 202350 MIN
Agents of Innovation with David Knies

E13: Gihan Amarasiriwardena: Co-Founder + President, Ministry of Supply

JUN 13, 202350 MIN

Description

<p>Gihan Amarasiriwardena co-founded Ministry of Supply with Aman Advani at MIT in 2012 united by a shared passion for hacking clothes, making more comfortable dress shirts and socks from their favorite athletic gear. For over a decade since launching on Kickstarter, and having some of the most successful fashion campaigns in the platform&#39;s history, the Boston-based workleisure company&#39;s mission with every product has been to provide a balance of scientifically-backed comfort and convenience. MOS has become known for engineering many of the world&#39;s firsts, including their 3D computerized-knit blazer, their intelligent heated jacket with &quot;smart thermostat&quot; and voice control functionality, their first carbon-neutral certified dress shirt and many others.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Gihan has been a Forbes 30 Under 30, set a Guinness Book of World Records mark for the fastest half-marathon in a suit and is the holder of several patents. You&#39;ll be fascinated to learn how he manages his time as a co-founder / company president / father and the life hacks he&#39;s created in this episode. More about Gihan at <a href="www.ministryofsupply.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.ministryofsupply.com</a> </p> <p><br></p>