It began with a problem no one seemed to care enough to solve—paper that could endure the elements. Kyle Ewing didn’t just notice the oversight; he acted. His decision to launch TerraSlate Inc. with a focus on waterproof, rip-proof paper turned a simple innovation into a global utility. Today, Ewing serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TerraSlate, overseeing a company that’s as durable and dependable as the products it produces.
In a landscape where environmental extremes test the boundaries of design, TerraSlate has flourished. Over the past three years, Ewing’s guidance has propelled the business through substantial growth, including new product lines, vertical integration, and a broadened market presence. His leadership hasn’t simply responded to change—it’s anticipated it. The company’s digital-first culture reflects a progressive mindset where automation, real-time data, and flexibility power productivity.
When speaking of motivation, Ewing traces it back to something elemental: the drive to create useful, lasting solutions. His passion, he says, stems from witnessing customers find confidence in a product they never thought possible. That kind of transformation fuels his resolve and sets the tone for his team. He leads by making excitement visible and vision tangible, showing his staff what’s achievable when ingenuity meets intention.
Ewing’s pursuit of innovation continues through mentorship and outreach. In the past year, he launched skill-building programs and supported community-driven STEM education to foster creativity in rising professionals. His impact is measured in conversations, project outcomes, and the autonomy his team exercises daily. By cultivating a workplace where future leaders thrive, he ensures that TerraSlate’s influence endures beyond its products.
One lesson Ewing champions is the value of saying no. As demands compound, he’s learned that discernment is essential for sustainable success. Focus, he believes, is what separates reactive decisions from lasting strategies. In refining that focus, he’s aligned TerraSlate’s goals with its core strengths—resilience, simplicity, and smart design.
He admits that if he could master any skill instantly, it would be the ability to absorb and synthesize information at an accelerated pace. Knowledge, he says, is the engine behind better decisions. While he’s built a reputation for clear thinking, Ewing continues to seek the edge that sets transformative leaders apart from transactional ones.
In the last year alone, Ewing counts a strategic shift in customer acquisition as his crowning achievement—doubling recurring revenue and expanding TerraSlate’s reach internationally. Yet, he remains modest, attributing the success to his team’s ability to pivot and perform under pressure. Their agility is his pride.
Being named a Second-Year Titan 100 Honoree represents a shared triumph for Ewing. It acknowledges the people who’ve joined him in building something meaningful. To him, the value of the platform lies in the exchange of ideas and the reminder that even industry leaders must remain students of change. Through vision, grit, and a steadfast belief in progress, Ewing continues to write a story of impact—one waterproof sheet at a time.
