History of Outdoor Voices in Timeline

Outdoor Voices is an American athletic apparel company founded in 2013 by Tyler Haney and Matt McIntyre. Headquartered in Austin, the company primarily sells its products online. In February 2020, Tyler Haney resigned as CEO, and Cliff Moskowitz became the interim CEO.

2013: Outdoor Voices Cofounded

In 2013, Outdoor Voices was cofounded in New York City by Tyler Haney and Matt McIntyre. The company focused on designing and selling athletic apparel in 2013.

October 2014: First Outdoor Voices Store Opens

In October 2014, Outdoor Voices opened its first store in Austin, Texas.

2014: Matt McIntyre Leaves Outdoor Voices

In 2014, Matt McIntyre left Outdoor Voices. He cofounded Outdoor Voices with Tyler Haney in 2013.

2015: First Pop-Up Shop Opens in Manhattan

In 2015, Outdoor Voices opened its first pop-up shop in Manhattan.

2015: $7.5 Million Investment Received

In 2015, Outdoor Voices received $7.5 million in investments to start their active apparel line.

2016: Headquarters Relocation to Austin, Texas

In 2016, Tyler Haney decided to move Outdoor Voices to Austin, Texas to focus on building a new and bigger headquarters. The company hired more employees, including some of Haney's friends from high school.

2017: Mickey Drexler Becomes Chairman of the Board

In the summer of 2017, Mickey Drexler, the former CEO of Gap Inc. and J. Crew Group, Inc., became the chairman of the board for Outdoor Voices.

March 2018: Funding Reaches $57 Million

As of March 2018, Outdoor Voices had raised roughly $57 million in funding. Lead investors included GV, General Catalyst Partners, and Forerunner Ventures.

April 24, 2018: Running Collection and O.V. Trail Shop App Launch

On April 24, 2018, Outdoor Voices launched a running collection with Hoka One One. They also released a corresponding app called O.V. Trail Shop on April 24, 2018. The app features the nearest Trail Shops where the new running collection can be found.

2018: Valuation at $110 Million

In 2018, Outdoor Voices valuation was $110 million. By January of 2020, the company's valuation had dropped to $40 million.

February 2020: Tyler Haney Steps Down as CEO Amid Restructuring

In February 2020, Tyler Haney stepped down as CEO of Outdoor Voices as part of an effort to restructure the company. Several executives also left the company abruptly. An anonymous letter criticized Haney's leadership.

February 25, 2020: Tyler Haney Resigns as CEO

On February 25, 2020, Tyler Haney resigned from her position as CEO of Outdoor Voices. Cliff Moskowitz, the president of a fashion-oriented private equity firm, was appointed as the interim CEO on February 25, 2020.

March 2020: Company 'Implodes'

By March 2020, Outdoor Voices had "imploded," according to The New York Times. Outdoor Voices indicated that there would be an additional 15 layoffs across the company.

March 2024: Stores Close, Move to Online-Only

In March 2024, Outdoor Voices announced that all of its stores would close, and the company would become online-only.

March 21, 2024: Preparing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

On March 21, 2024, former employees confirmed that Outdoor Voices was preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization within the coming weeks.