Alumni and Friends Directory

Colby Bauer

Title: Co-founder

Company: Thread

Location: UT

Educational Background

Colby and McKenzie Bauer are the co-founders of Thread®, a functional and expressive ‘carry’ accessory brand. They founded Thread after getting married and moving to Hawaii in 2015. Thread has grown rapidly and in 2019 was ranked #104 in the list of fastest-growing companies in the US by INC. 5000, and listed again in 2020 as #442.

Thread holds it together while you do your thing! Offering wallets, bags, and other accessories including lip balm holders and Airpod cases. More than the products they sell, Thread’s hope is to encourage their community to keep pushing and seek progression no matter what life throws at them. Thread exists to help you “Carry On”.

McKenzie and Colby love to travel, eat yummy food, and adventure together with their two little girls Rae (4) and Scottie (2). They’re passionate about serving others, building businesses, and making a difference in their community.