Tim Brown

Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Tim Brown is the creative vision behind Allbirds, with an eye for all things design and innovation. His experience as a World Cup football player for New Zealand led him to think about things on a grand scale, whether that be crafting shoes or running a business. He’s constantly driven by the desire to do things better. For him, it’s not about the specific product or sport, it’s about the meaning and intention behind it. Tim earned a BS in Design from the University of Cincinnati before playing professional football, followed by a Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Together with his co-founder Joey Zwilliinger, Tim launched Allbirds in San Francisco in  2016, with the ethos of using natural materials to create the world’s most comfortable shoes. With carbon reduction as its north star, Allbirds has paved the way for a more sustainable approach to business through product innovation, industry collaboration (like open sourcing its footprint calculator) and being the first footwear brand to carbon label all of its products.