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.
Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle and Kernel, reflects on his experiences as an entrepreneur, the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, and his innovative approach to revolutionizing the fast food experience through automation, technology, and a hub and spoke model.
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This podcast episode follows Kai Kloepfer, the inventor of the Biofire smart gun, on his journey to revolutionize the firearms industry. Biofire's unique design aims to reduce firearm-related accidents and deaths by employing advanced technology, such as fingerprint recognition, to prevent unauthorized access while mai...
This podcast episode follows the entrepreneurial journey of Joe Kudla, the founder of Vuori, from his early ventures in the fashion industry to the success of his activewear brand. Along the way, he shares insightful lessons about challenges, perseverance, and the importance of adapting to a changing business landscape...
This podcast episode delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, the founder of a plant-based meat company, and the challenges and innovations of creating meat alternatives that are comparable to animal meat. The discussion covers the inspiration behind Eshchar's transition from corporate comfort to...
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Ava DuVernay, a renowned filmmaker and founder of ARRAY, has had a remarkable journey from being a publicist to a successful director. This podcast episode explores her experiences, challenges, and triumphs as she navigated the film industry, creating powerful and impactful films that shed light on important social iss...
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This podcast episode narrates Stephen Udvar-Hazy's journey, highlighting his unwavering passion for aviation that originated in his early years, leading him to pursue a career in the aviation industry, founding successful airlines, and ultimately revolutionizing the aircraft leasing market with International Lease Fina...
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