What Emerging Footwear Brands Do Better | STRIDE USA 2026

What can large footwear brands learn from emerging startups? In this STRIDE USA 2026 panel, leaders from Studio Noyes, Censes Design Studio, R.A.D®, and Moonshot Molecules explore creativity, speed, team culture, innovation, collaboration, and the realities of building products inside both startups and global brands. 🎤 Speakers: • David Filar — Owner & Creative Partner, Censes Design Studio • Tom Berend — Head of Design & Innovation, R.A.D® • Aaron Cooper (Coop) — Founder | Innovation Expert | 25-year Nike Veteran, Moonshot Molecules • Mac McMillan — Director, Product Creation, Studio Noyes ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Emerging Brand Mindsets 02:27 Passion vs Process in Product Creation 07:17 What Innovation Really Means 13:37 Why Small Teams Move Faster 18:49 Communication, Culture & Team Building 26:08 Remote Collaboration & Creative Connection 31:02 Why Fun Matters in Product Teams 38:47 Buying Back Time & Working Faster 42:47 Final Thoughts on Creativity & Human Connection 📌 Event: STRIDE USA 2026 — Portland, Oregon 📅 Recorded: March 2026 FIND OUT MORE https://pi.tv/ SOCIAL Instagram:   / pi_apparel   Tiktok:   / pi_apparel   Linkedin:   / pi-apparel   X:   / pi_apparel