# Christopher Gavigan

> Christopher Gavigan is an American entrepreneur and author who co-founded The Honest Company, founded Prima with Laurel Angelica Myers and Jessica Assaf, and served as its original CEO. His career connects environmental education, consumer products and direct customer engagement. His newer work includes WalkFully, personal writing and advising businesses.

- **Role:** Founder at WalkFully
- **Organizations:** WalkFully, Prima, The Honest Company, Pinnacle Expeditions, Healthy Child Healthy World
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.A. in Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
- **Known for:** Co-founded The Honest Company., Co-founded Prima and served as its original CEO., Prima secured nearly $3.3 million in early financing and a $9.2 million seed-plus round in 2021.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Environmental Studies.
- **Before 2008** — Taught ecology and science, founded outdoor leadership program Pinnacle Expeditions, and led an environmental nonprofit.
- **2008** — Published a nonfiction guide to environmentally responsible family living through Dutton.
- **2012** — The Honest Company launched; Gavigan was a co-founder and held product, brand and purpose leadership roles.
- **2018** — Founded Prima with Laurel Angelica Myers and Jessica Assaf; became its original CEO.
- **2019** — Prima introduced an educational platform in March and its first three products in June.
- **2021** — Prima announced $9.2 million in seed-plus financing in May.
- **2023** — Prima paused operations following an unsuccessful merger.
- **2024** — Listed on the volunteer task force for Bedford’s Community Preservation Plan.
- **2025** — Prima announced its acquisition by Sky Marketing on February 12.
- **2026** — Public materials identify WalkFully as his newer venture; he continues publishing personal essays on Substack.

## Achievements

- Co-founded The Honest Company.
- Co-founded Prima and served as its original CEO.
- Prima secured nearly $3.3 million in early financing and a $9.2 million seed-plus round in 2021.
- Received UC Santa Barbara Environmental Studies’ Outstanding Alumni Award in 2019.
- Established outdoor leadership program Pinnacle Expeditions.
- Served on the volunteer task force for Bedford’s 2024 Community Preservation Plan.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research-date observation: WalkFully’s public About page identifies Gavigan as its founder and lists Michael Easter and Martha Stewart on its advisory council; his Substack describes The Great Subtraction.
- **2026-01** — Published a January 7 essay sharing five steps for families and teams to reflect on endings and beginnings.
- **2025-02** — Prima announced its sale to Sky Marketing Corporation; the price was undisclosed.
- **2024-09** — Discussed environmental choices and parenting from his Bedford home in a Bedford 2030 interview.

## Links

- Website: https://christophergavigan.substack.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophergavigan/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Christopher_Gav
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_gav/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christophergavigan

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Last updated: 2026-10-21