Alumni Entrepreneurs
Alyx Fier, BA, 1984
Business/Organization/Inventions
True North LLC
Type of Business
Manufacturer
Dates of Operation
1990-present
Patents Held
Back pack suspension patent #5,529,229
Waterproof carrier patent #6,149,305
Contact Information
PO Box 28789
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone:(206) 388-5179
Fax: (206) 723-1890
Description of Business or Organization
True North manufactures bags, fire resistant clothing and hydration systems for fire fighters, industrial safety and military applications under the brands True North, DragonFur, and Drink!
How did Evergreen prepare you for your professional life?
Studying the collaborative creative arts (film, theater, music) taught me how to build and manage a team. It also gave me deep understanding of the creative process and the ability to fully embrace failure as an integral tool for creating success.