Lululemon’s Founder Made A Fortune But Lost Out On Billions, Inside His Struggle To Move On
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 Published On Jan 2, 2024

It’s been a decade since Chip Wilson was pushed out of his yoga-inspired fashion brand. The billionaire, who dumped most of his stake in a move that cost him up to $13 billion, is still searching for a new legacy – backing another sportswear company, investing in real estate and racing to cure a rare disease.

00:00 Chip Wilson's discusses his diagnosis and impact of FSHD
02:17 Wilson's struggles with physical challenges
06:34 Investing in solving muscular dystrophy
08:54 How funding for rare diseases can lead to breakthroughs in research and treatment
13:01 Encouraging failure for resilience and growth
15:24 Wilson finds passion in real estate and future of technical apparel
19:30 Creating a year-round store with apparel for all seasons
21:33 The connection between athletics and lifestyle choices
25:45 Wilson's opinion on Lululemon's biggest risk
27:43 Where Wilson thinks Lululemon has gone most astray
31:49 Why Wilson is critical of Lululemon missing the opportunity to move into health and fitness

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