Skullcandy… he reimagined it.

First week on the job at Skullcandy, Brian Garofalow scheduled a meeting called:

“Teach Brian how headphones work.”

Not a tech guy.

Not an audio engineer.

But a punk-rock marketer turned Silicon Valley founder turned private equity turnaround pro—

And the new CEO of Skullcandy.

What happened next?

He did the unthinkable...

🔥 Partnered with Bose—the supposed enemy.

🔥 Reintroduced Skullcandy to the world with a surprise drop in NYC.

🔥 Built a skate-ramp-in-the-office culture that people actually want to work in.

🔥 Launched the best-reviewed product in years… in just 4 weeks.

Oh—and he’s worn the same green sweater every day for 7 years to reduce decision fatigue.

(Steve Jobs would be proud.)

This episode is a masterclass in brand resurrection, strategic risk, and leadership that doesn't try to fit in.

💬 What brand do you think is overdue for a Skullcandy-style comeback?

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