# Sawyer CEO - Philanthropist Kurt Avery

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Podcast: [WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wanderlearn-travel-to-transform-your-mind-life-1034312)
Published: 2026-04-03T12:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ftapon.substack.com/p/sawyer-ceo-philanthropist-kurt-avery
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## Resource

Corporations are often seen as evil, selfish entities. We overlook that they allow billions of parents to feed, educate, and heal their kids. Jobs also generate taxes that allow governments to build roads, hospitals, and schools. Taxes fund welfare and protect national parks. None of this would be possible (or at least easy) without corporations. Don’t believe me? Consider humanity before corporations. Our global standard of living was far lower than today. Still don’t believe me? Listen or watch this episode with Sawyer CEO Kurt Avery . https://youtu.be/yAzYx2psyXQ Buy his book, Sawyer Think . Timeline 00:00 Sawyer’s charitable actions 05:00 Sawyer Think book 10:00 Protecting Against Bugs 12:20 Origin Story 17:00 Burning off the COGs 19:00 The Why 20:30 Decision Matrix 22:55 Math Trap 27:10 Final Advice If you’re a backpacker, you’ve heard of Sawyer & probably used their filters. In this show, Kurt Avery explains what he’s been doing for decades through his company. It might surprise even the most cynical of you out there. It might give you a bit of hope for humanity, too. If this episode inspires you, consider giving to the Sawyer Foundation . Or, if you want a win-win, buy their Sawyer’s products online or at your local retailer. A portion of Sawyer’s profits always goes to charity. Connect Send me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTapon You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my Substack newsletter . If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon . Connect with me on: * Facebook * X * YouTube * Instagram * TikTok * LinkedIn * Pinterest * Tumblr Sponsors 1. My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron for as little as $2/month at https://Patreon.com/FTapon 2. For the…

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