dustin goss

  Dustin is a serial entrepreneur and a "Go-to-Market" product and brand strategy specialist. He has started multiple businesses and acquired others in the past 2 decades. He has brought over 30 product lines to the retail market with 6 different brands. He holds a BA in Business Administration focused on Operations Management from the University of Washington, with Magna Cum Laude Honors. 

In 2002, he founded POW Gloves, which is now in its 19th year of operation. That brand is one of the biggest sport gloves brands in the snow sport industry. Dustin also a former owner from Holden Outerwear and Spacecraft Collective, the famous winter outwear, jackets, and hats. 

In 2015 he founded Makota Co, an exclusive company that designs, develops, and delivers luxurious active outdoor hand wear and head wear for famous brands and major retailers. The company has become very reputable with its offered services and products for some of the largest brands and retailers in the world. 

In 2016, Dustin ventured into the Home Improvement/Hardware Industry as Co-Founder of the start-up mywoodwall. A real wood wall paneling product that quickly grew throughout DIY center sales channels in NA. 

In 2019, Dustin wrote, "BUCK Making Cents". And then shortly thereafter, founded BUCK Academy with his wife, Febyolla. BUCK Academy is a business focused on financial literacy for youth. The children finance book series and Greeting Gift cards are now available for sales and donation upon request. 

In 2020, it came a pivotal shift for Dustin with the COVID-19 realities. He founded Crown + Co, a company that produces and delivers Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for states, US government orgs., hospitals, retailers and other private parties. A recent profile is found on page 21 in August 2020 issue of UW Bothell Magazine. 

He now offers his time as an expert in business strategy consulting. Please schedule a time to share your ideas and gain perspective.