why aren't all 9 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public
record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable
ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't;
assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card:
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Assertion Supported
Patagonia runs mobile trucks that repair damaged clothing from any brand
“In fact, we've got a truck that's going around the country, repairing people's clothes, no matter whether they're Patagonia or not.”
Assertion Supported
Yvon Chouinard never took outside investment and owns 100% of Patagonia
“He never took a penny of investment, by the way. He still owns a hundred percent of the company.”
Assertion Supported
Chouinard: Patagonia operates North America's largest garment repair center
“In fact, we now have the largest garment repair center in North America.”
Assertion Partly supported
Women comprise 70% of Patagonia workforce and all upper management
“I mean, I have probably 70% women working for me. I have women in all upper management.”
Assertion Supported
Patagonia reportedly achieved $750 million in annual sales last year
“Patagonia reportedly did three quarters of a billion dollars in sales last year. Their best year ever.”
Assertion Partly supported
Women make up approximately 70% of Patagonia's workforce and upper management
“I have probably 70% women working for me. I have women in all upper management, and I don't wanna lose them.”
Assertion Supported
Patagonia operates North America's largest garment repair center
“In fact, we now have the largest garment repair center in North America.”
Assertion Supported
Patagonia generated a reported $750 million in annual sales in 2015
“So despite the fact that endless growth may not be Ivan Chouinard's thing, Patagonia reportedly did three quarters of a billion dollars in sales last year. Their best year ever.”
Assertion Supported
Yvon Chouinard never took outside investment and owns 100% of Patagonia
“He never took a penny of investment, by the way. He still owns a hundred percent of the company.”