# Mike Natenshon

> Mike Natenshon is the San Francisco-based co-founder and CEO of Marine Layer. A former finance professional with a Berkeley MBA, he began developing shirts to replace a favorite worn-out tee, then built an apparel business with longtime friend Adam Lynch. His work centers on custom fabrics, fit, physical retail, and clothing recycling.

- **Role:** Co-founder & CEO at Marine Layer
- **Organizations:** Marine Layer
- **Education:** MBA, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
- **Known for:** Co-founded Marine Layer and led its development into a national apparel business., Developed a signature Supima cotton and MicroModal fabric blend., Built the business with childhood friend and COO Adam Lynch.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2009** — Worked in finance before building Marine Layer.
- **2009** — Earned a Berkeley MBA and founded Marine Layer in San Francisco.
- **2010** — Opened the Chestnut Street pop-up that became a permanent store.
- **2011** — Marine Layer introduced a women’s collection.
- **2012** — Opened a second San Francisco store in Hayes Valley.
- **2018** — Launched Re-Spun clothing take-back in November.
- **2022** — Marine Layer received B Corp certification in December.
- **2026** — Received Counselor’s Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year award in July.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Marine Layer and led its development into a national apparel business.
- Developed a signature Supima cotton and MicroModal fabric blend.
- Built the business with childhood friend and COO Adam Lynch.
- Led Marine Layer as it achieved B Corp certification in 2022.
- Counselor 2026 Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Appeared with Adam Lynch on WWD Voices; the episode described 55 stores and further openings planned.
- **2026-07** — Named Counselor’s 2026 Supplier Entrepreneur of the Year.

## Links

- Website: https://www.marinelayer.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnatenshon
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/mnatenshon

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Last updated: 2026-10-14