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How I Built This with Guy Raz

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz · Business · EN

This podcast features Guy Raz interviewing successful entrepreneurs about the origins of their iconic brands. Each episode delves into the founders' personal journeys, highlighting moments of struggle and eventual triumph. It offers insights into innovation, leadership, and overcoming challenges...

863
Episodes
600
Guests

Notable Guests

TC
Troy Carter 6x
MK
Marcia Kilgore 6x
GE
Gary Erickson 5x
JH
Jenn Hyman 5x
SL
Sadie Lincoln 5x
JZ
John Zimmer 5x
JK
Jim Koch 5x
MM
Miguel McKelvey 4x
Julia Hartz
Julia Hartz 4x
Neil Blumenthal
Neil Blumenthal 4x
Joe Gebbia
Joe Gebbia 4x
JW
Jane Wurwand 4x
AD
Andy Dunn 4x
AP
Alberto Perlman 4x
DN
David Neeleman 4x

Recent Episodes

Aug 27, 2026 · 00:42:55
Daymond John advises on expanding a salsa brand into retail and adapting protein bar messaging.
00:42:55
Aug 24, 2026 · 01:25:24
Founders Ron and Ryan Seiders discuss creating YETI coolers from scratch.
Ron Seiders Ryan Seiders
01:25:24
Aug 20, 2026 · 00:42:58
Carlton Calvin advises on brand-building vs. licensing for a card game.
00:42:58
Aug 17, 2026 · 01:19:48
Laura Modi founded Bobbie to disrupt the infant formula market.
Laura Modi
01:19:48
Aug 13, 2026 · 00:48:21
Bobbi Brown discusses founding Jones Road Beauty at 62.
00:48:21
Aug 10, 2026 · 01:05:43
Salma and Nima Fotovat lost their first family business to acquisition.
Nima Fotovat Salma Fotovat
01:05:43
Aug 6, 2026 · 00:45:32
Tony seeks advice on bringing partners into his brew pub and theater business.
00:45:32
Aug 3, 2026 · 01:15:44
Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter built a luxury baby linen brand from scratch.
Lily Kanter Serena Dugan
01:15:44
Jul 30, 2026 · 00:46:21
Adrian seeks advice on competing with major athletic brands for his apparel company.
00:46:21
Jul 27, 2026 · 01:12:21
Chuck Surack started as a musician, then a mobile recording studio owner.
01:12:21
Jul 23, 2026 · 00:41:46
Andy seeks advice on scaling his live game show business via personality or product.
00:41:46
Jul 20, 2026 · 00:51:02
Aman Narang founded Toast after a frustrating restaurant payment experience.
Aman Narang
00:51:02
Jul 16, 2026 · 00:45:35
Matt seeks to overcome stigma for his foot wellness products.
00:45:35
Jul 13, 2026 · 01:15:34
Tom Rinks built Sun Bum from a side hustle into a $400M brand.
Tom Rinks
01:15:34
Jul 9, 2026 · 00:48:52
Jeni Britton advises on marketing frozen fries and seeking outside capital for pierogi brand.
Jeni Britton
00:48:52
Jul 6, 2026 · 01:03:57
Krishna Kaliannan created Catalina Crunch from keto diet necessity due to diabetes.
Krishna Kaliannan
01:03:57
Jul 2, 2026 · 00:43:26
Ann adapts jewelry business to gold prices; Felix grows legacy honey/skincare company.
00:43:26
Jun 29, 2026 · 01:14:49
Joey Shamah launched e.l.f. Cosmetics with high-quality makeup priced at just $1.
Joey Shamah
01:14:49
Jun 25, 2026 · 00:43:38
Ruchi, Peter, and Dominic seek advice on distribution, wine marketing, and international coffee expansion.
00:43:38
Jun 22, 2026 · 01:14:00
Stephen Starr, a non-foodie, built a restaurant empire on gut instinct after early careers in radio and music promotion.
01:14:00

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