Inside the evolution of Vans Warped Tour
Inside the evolution of Vans Warped Tour  
Podcast: Most Innovative Companies
Published On: Thu May 21 2026
Description: On today’s episode, our cohost Yasmin Gagne is back! David Salazar and Josh Christensen catch her up on some of the biggest, weirdest, and most viral stories of the year in a new segment called “Unauthorized Superlatives.” Next, David talks with the Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman about how the touring festival began and evolved over 2025, their hiatus and comeback, and what to expect this year.  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news