About
Hap Klopp founded The North Face and served as its CEO for 20 years. He runs HK Consulting, a private firm focused on strategy, global business, marketing, and sales for companies in the sports, apparel, and financial services sectors, and has served as chairman of Daytrip since 2019 and as a board member at REVIV Global. He has authored two books, "Conquering The North Face—An Adventure in Leadership" and "ALMOST—12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream," and works as a lecturer and speaker.
Founder & CEO at Uru Sports
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Co-founders at Uru Sports
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Ainsley WierdaFounder
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Zeke HarrisCo-founder
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Patty HubbardCo-founder
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Will SicklesCo-founder
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Jim CollinsCo-founder
Experience
- REVIV GlobalBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentUnited Kingdom and U.S.
- DaytripChairman of the Boardcurrent2019 — presentUnited States
- Hult International Business SchoolProfessor of Practicecurrent2013 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Cocona / 37.5™ TechnologyMember of the Boardcurrent2011 — presentBoulder, CO
- Scottevest, IncAdvisory Boardcurrent2009 — present
- DT Brands (aka Daytrip)Chairman2019Berkeley, CA
- The North FacePresident and Founder1968 — 1990
Skills & more
Brand Management23Marketing41E-commerce25Retail6Sales10Entrepreneurship99Mergers1Finance10Product Development31Product Management9Business Strategy36New Business Development13
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hap Klopp?
- Hap Klopp founded The North Face and served as its CEO for 20 years. He runs HK Consulting, a private firm focused on strategy, global business, marketing, and sales for companies in the sports, apparel, and financial services sectors, and has served as chairman of Daytrip since 2019 and as a board member at REVIV Global. He has authored two books, "Conquering The North Face—An Adventure in Leadership" and "ALMOST—12 Electric Months Chasing a Silicon Valley Dream," and works as a lecturer and speaker.
- Where does Hap Klopp work?
- Hap Klopp is Founder & CEO of Uru Sports.
- What companies did Hap Klopp found?
- Hap Klopp founded Uru Sports.
- Where did Hap Klopp go to school?
- Hap Klopp studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Finance); Stanford University (AB, MBA); Quinnipiac University (Phd (Hon), Humane Letters).
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