Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimate moments of doubt and failure, and share insights on their eventual success. How I Built This is a master-class on innovation, creativity, leadership and how to navigate challenges of all kinds. New episodes release on Mondays and Thursdays.
This podcast episode tells the story of Tope Awotona, a Nigerian immigrant who overcame many challenges to become a successful entrepreneur. He founded Squarespace, Projectorspot.com, and Calendly, all of which became successful businesses.
This podcast episode covers the journeys of successful entrepreneurs, focusing on Pinky Cole of Slutty Vegan and Nuseir Yassin of Nas Daily and Nas.io. They discuss topics such as vegan fast food, ghost kitchens, community management software, online content, and the potential of AI in online dating. The entrepreneurs ...
This podcast episode features the stories of Paige Mycoskie, founder of Aviator Nation, and Blake Mycoskie, co-founder of TOMS Shoes. They share their experiences in the fashion industry, from Paige's unique approach to creating handmade clothes to Blake's inspiration for establishing TOMS Shoes. The podcast also delve...
This podcast episode discusses the challenges faced by Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, including supply chain disruptions and competition in the EV market. It also covers Rivian's plans to expand its product line, cut costs, and address negative external narratives. Additionally, the episode explores Rivian's...
Sandra Oh Lin, founder of KiwiCo, shares her entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to creating a successful subscription box business. She discusses the challenges and motivations behind her ventures, emphasizing the importance of creative play and tenacity in the face of adversity. Takeaways • KiwiCo was fou...
This podcast episode focuses on Steve Altemus, the founder of Intuitive Machines, and his efforts to commercialize space exploration, particularly on the moon. Altemus highlights the moon's potential for vast mineral deposits, cost-effective missions, and the need for a proactive approach to lunar exploration. He discu...
The podcast explores the journey of Luis von Ahn, the founder of reCAPTCHA and Duolingo, from his early life and career as a computer scientist to his innovative approach to solving problems and making education accessible and engaging for all. It highlights luis von Ahn's groundbreaking work, his struggles and success...
Luis von Ahn, a Guatemalan immigrant and computer scientist, embarked on a remarkable journey that led to the creation of captcha, a widely used security measure, and Duolingo, a free language-learning platform. His innovations have made significant contributions to combating spam, digitizing books, and promoting educa...
This podcast episode features voice memos from listeners sharing their favorite episodes, including Jamie Simonoff from Ring and Danny Meyer from Shake Shack. It highlights the challenges and obstacles that entrepreneurs often face when trying to bring innovative ideas to market. Takeaways • Listeners enjoy sharing th...
Warby Parker differentiates itself by offering exceptional value to customers, staying ahead with technological advancements and holding a leading market position with a focus on brick-and-mortar sales while maintaining a strong commitment to social impact. Takeaways • Warby Parker has established a strong competitive...
This podcast tells the inspiring journey of Hernan Lopez, founder of the successful podcast network Wondery. From his humble beginnings in Argentina to navigating challenges with his accent, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Wondery, which was eventually acquired by Amazon. His remarkable success story under...
This podcast episode is an informative and thought-provoking look at the current state of full-body scans, preventive healthcare, and early detection of chronic diseases. It features interviews with Andrew Lacy, the CEO of Prenuvo, and other experts in the field, who share their insights on the benefits of early diagno...
Nancy Twine, the founder of Briogeo, faced numerous challenges when starting her natural hair care business. From finding investors to convincing retailers to sell her product, she faced many setbacks. However, Nancy persevered and eventually succeeded. Her story is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs who are facing di...
Lucie Basch, the co-founder of Too Good To Go, a company dedicated to fighting food waste, shares her journey of transforming a simple idea into a global movement. With the help of collaboration, resilience, and a passion for making a difference, Lucie has successfully launched the app in over 15 countries, saving mill...
This podcast delves into the journey and challenges of building a successful Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain, Kava/CAVA. From struggling origins, facing financial constraints, and handling expansion complexities, the founders exhibited perseverance and strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and create a be...
This podcast episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of self-driving cars, delving into the challenges faced, technological breakthroughs, and the impact on society. Waymo's journey from driver assist technologies to fully autonomous vehicles is examined, showcasing the integration of multiple senso...
This podcast episode explores the story of Everlane, a direct-to-consumer brand that disrupted the apparel industry by focusing on radical transparency. Everlane educated consumers about its supply chain, factory conditions, shipping processes, and sourcing of raw materials. The brand's commitment to social responsibil...
This podcast episode explores entrepreneur Cody Finke's journey to tackle climate change through sustainable building materials. He discusses the challenges of reducing carbon emissions in cement production and introduces Brimstone, a company that has developed a carbon-negative process for manufacturing cement, offeri...
This podcast episode follows the journey of Dave Weiner, the founder of Priority Bicycles, as he navigates the cycling industry with a focus on designing and producing dependable, low-maintenance bikes. Weiner uses innovative materials and technologies to build bikes that are durable, comfortable, and suitable for ever...
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