#473 The Odd Couple: How Big Brands and Small Innovators Can Best Work Together with Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC, and Stephanie Downs, CEO, Uncaged Innovations

How can footwear brands better collaborate with startups to spark real innovation? In this episode, Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC, and Stephanie Downs, CEO, Uncaged Innovations dive into the disconnect between emerging material innovators and established brands. From navigating R&D hurdles to reshaping risk mindsets, they offer practical strategies for building stronger, more sustainable partnerships that drive the future of footwear.

With special guests:

Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC and Stephanie Downs, CEO and Co-Founder, UNCAGED Innovations

Hosted by:

Andy Polk, FDRA