Stephen Lease, CEO of goodr sunglasses brand. Photo by Josh Geurink
The word “reckless” doesn’t exactly call savvy business skills to mind. But for Metropolitan State University of Denver alumnus Stephen Lease, co-founder and CEO of the successful active-sunglasses brand goodr, it’s a vital component of a thriving business.
The brand leader throws himself into his work, and it shows. Lease is a 2005 “-ish” graduate* of the College of Business with a degree in Marketing. The Colorado native is now a CEO, co-host of the popular Culture goodr podcast and a serial entrepreneur. And he was named the 2024 MSU Denver Distinguished Alumni of the Year, all because of that recklessly creative approach to business and life.
*Listen to the podcast to find out the reason behind the “ish”!
