Doug Tompkins, Co-Founder Of North Face And Esprit Jessica Harris speaks with Doug Tompkins, co-founder of North Face, the outdoor apparel company. Tompkins also co-founded the international clothing giant, Esprit. He has spent the last few decades focusing his energies on sustainable farming, land conservation and biodiversity preservation in Chile and Argentina. Harris also speaks with Connie Duckworth, the founder and President of Arzu.

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Doug Tompkins, Co-Founder Of North Face And Esprit

December 22, 201010:05 AM ET

Doug Tompkins, Co-Founder Of North Face And Esprit

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Jessica Harris speaks with Doug Tompkins, co-founder of North Face, the outdoor apparel company. Tompkins also co-founded the international clothing giant, Esprit. He has spent the last few decades focusing his energies on sustainable farming, land conservation and biodiversity preservation in Chile and Argentina. Harris also speaks with Connie Duckworth, the founder and President of Arzu.