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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...

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Apr 30, 2018 · 00:41:58
Ron Shaich transformed Au Bon Pain into a national chain before founding Panera Bread.
Ron Shaich
00:41:58
Apr 23, 2018 · 00:40:10
Jane Wurwand built Dermalogica into an international beauty empire, setting skincare standards.
Jane Wurwand
00:40:10
Apr 16, 2018 · 00:46:22
Niraj Shah and Steve Conine launched Wayfair after realizing online furniture sales offered wider selection.
Niraj Shah Steve Conine
00:46:22
Apr 9, 2018 · 00:51:52
Daymond John founded FUBU (For Us By Us) in 1992, inspired by hip hop culture.
Daymond John
00:51:52
Apr 2, 2018 · 00:50:48
Katrina Lake's experiment with friends led to the creation of Stitch Fix in 2010.
00:50:48
Mar 26, 2018 · 00:49:16
Nolan Bushnell founded Atari, revolutionizing video games, and Chuck E. Cheese's, changing family dining.
Nolan Bushnell
00:49:16
Mar 19, 2018 · 00:53:44
Lara Merriken created LÄRABAR in 2000 using a simple mix of fruits and nuts.
00:53:44
Mar 12, 2018 · 00:54:51
Carley Roney and David Liu founded The Knot in 1996, seeing a market gap in wedding planning.
00:54:51
Mar 5, 2018 · 00:40:15
Brian Scudamore started 1-800-GOT-JUNK? with a $700 truck to fund his college education.
Brian Scudamore
00:40:15
Feb 28, 2018 · 00:46:59
Jeni Britton Bauer launched Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, inspired by her love for perfume.
Jeni Britton Bauer
00:46:59
Feb 26, 2018 · 00:41:48
Jimmy Wales launched Wikipedia in 2001, envisioning a collaborative online encyclopedia.
Jimmy Wales
00:41:48
Feb 19, 2018 · 00:31:27
Dave Gilboa and Neil Blumenthal founded Warby Parker in 2008 due to the difficulty of buying affordable glasses online.
Dave Gilboa Neil Blumenthal
00:31:27
Feb 12, 2018 · 00:42:57
James Dyson invented a bagless vacuum cleaner after 5 years and 5,000 prototypes.
James Dyson
00:42:57
Feb 5, 2018 · 00:39:39
Melissa and Doug Bernstein's first success was a wooden 'fuzzy puzzle'.
Melissa And Doug Bernstein
00:39:39
Jan 29, 2018 · 00:48:08
Michael Dell started selling PC upgrade kits from his dorm room in 1983.
Michael Dell
00:48:08
Jan 22, 2018 · 00:52:34
Marcia Kilgore started as a personal trainer with $300 and no plan.
Marcia Kilgore
00:52:34
Jan 15, 2018 · 00:41:39
Reid Hoffman envisioned a future of merged online and real-life social networks.
Reid Hoffman
00:41:39
Jan 8, 2018 · 00:39:09
Kate and Andy Spade created a modern-shaped handbag, launching an iconic fashion brand.
Andy Spade Kate Spade
00:39:09
Jan 1, 2018 · 00:30:55
Gary Erickson created an energy bar named after his dad, inspired by a cookie.
Gary Erickson
00:30:55
Dec 28, 2017 · 00:32:19
Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus were fired from Handy Dan hardware stores.
Arthur Blank
00:32:19

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