Apolis Co-Founder and Family
Our Story
My brothers and I grew up in Santa Barbara, and our parents made sure we didn’t turn into total Southern California monsters. They dragged us around the world early and drilled in one idea: teach people how to fish.
Along the way, we realized there are plenty of great fishermen out there — they just don’t always have the right bait or a big enough pond. So we started co-designing products with communities and cooperatives and connecting them to bigger markets. We called it Apolis — “global citizen” — because everyone deserves a fair shot.
Certified B Corp Since 2012
We became one of the first California B Corps within garment textile in 2012. Becoming a Certified B Corporation means we have met higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Investing in People
Every market bag is handcrafted in Bangladesh by hundreds of mothers who receive Fair Trade-certified wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund. The bags are then shipped to Los Angeles, California, where a growing team of 13 people print one-of-a-kind customizations onto the bag.
Certified B Corporation
Becoming a Certified B Corporation means we have met higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Global Citizenship
We believe that the commonality between currencies, flags and languages is people. It is people who are the innovators, the advocates, and the revolutionaries.
Take Everything With You
Take it to the grocery store, stuff yourself at the park, carry gear for the kids... the possibilities are endless. Customize your bag and create a moment out of everything.
"That tangible connection to a human, not a factory, he notes, illustrates the potential of business to help – even in a complicated, and corrupt business like fashion – and customers appreciate that."
Forbes