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Phil Knight
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Phil Knight is an American businessman and Nike co-founder whose memoir describes the company’s early development, setbacks, and formative working relationships.
Biography
Philip Hampson Knight is an American businessman who co-founded Nike, a sports footwear, equipment, and apparel company. He previously served as its chairman and CEO. Born on February 24, 1938, he graduated from the University of Oregon and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. At Oregon, he belonged to the track and field club coached by Bill Bowerman, who later became his Nike co-founder.
Knight also owns Laika, a stop-motion film production company. He has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to each of his alma maters and to Oregon Health & Science University. His memoir, Shoe Dog, recounts his entry into the athletic-shoe business and the risks, setbacks, and relationships that shaped Nike’s early years.
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Books by Phil Knight
Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog recounts Phil Knight’s journey from starting a business importing athletic shoes from Japan to building Nike. The memoir describes early sales, risks, setbacks, and the relationships with partners and employees that helped shape the company.