Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets makes empowering, expressive, and playful products that help people phone better. PopSockets has sold over 244 million phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets and mounts.

PopSockets aims to become an eternal positivity machine--an enduring global brand that makes an increasingly positive impact on the health and happiness of the planet. Impact initiatives to date include its Poptivism platform and ChangeUp partnership that have resulted in over 4 million in cash and product donations to over 400 non-profits, low-friction recycling programs with TerraCycle (Terracycle, 2020), use of 99% recyclable and FSC certified packaging (FSC, 2019) , company-wide Climate Neutral certification, 90% of products are carbon-neutral certified (ClimateNeutral.Org, 2022), Fair Labor Association accreditation status (FLA, 2022), and adoption of an animal-free policy with respect to products and corporate sponsored meals (PopSockets, 2019).

In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies (Fast, 2021).

Here at PopSockets we aim to be a force for good that perpetually enhances the health and wellbeing of the planet and all living creatures. Our team is committed to driving long-lasting, positive environmental and social change by partnering with leading nonprofits, dedicating our time to volunteer on impactful projects, and working to make our supply chain as environmentally-sound and ethical as possible. We aim to minimize the impact of our products on the environment and animals, and maximize the welfare of our people and other stakeholders. We also hope to mobilize our millions of loyal, engaged consumers, our innovative global team and our operational expertise to bring that vision to life (PopSockets, 2022).