
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.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 814 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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In the late 2000s, two French mountain athletes set out to build a running shoe that captured the feeling of flying.
Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas “Nico” Mermoud had spent decades inside the innovation engine at Salomon—where product was obsession. In... more
Plus, Mark on his most challenging venture yet: revolutionizing the prescription drug market in America.
First we meet Lucy from Washington DC, considering an opportunity to bring her upside-down peanut butter brand into a big box retailer. Then Mac... more
A bright blue guitar covered in orange koi fish vanished from a museum display … and Swifties immediately knew what it meant.
That distinctive guitar—the one Taylor Swift used to record Speak Now—had been a gift. Hand crafted, by the founders of Tay... more
Plus, how candor has been a more effective press strategy than talking points for (the literal) Mrs. Meyers.
First we meet Allison in California, seeking marketing ideas for her novel wig designs which aren’t done justice by photos alone. Next, Nick... more
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The interview with Mark Rober was a dream come true, my son’s two most favorite people, Guy Raz from WOW in the World and Mark Rober!! Amazing!!!!
I’ve been listening to HIBT since it started. The six minutes at the beginning of the show are absolutely diabolical. Wondery, you have entirely lost the plot.
This would be a great podcast if he didn’t feel the need to add music intros every few minutes. It ruins the conversation. I unfortunately had to stop listening to an interview I was really interested in because it was just so distracting and interruptive. There’s literally no purpose to bringing those in throughout the conversation, just let it flow.
Hey, hey, Guy Raz....if you don't cut down on ALL the advertisements clogging each episode then I'm jusrt gonna have to unsubscribe from this podcast!! There is a tipping point and you just reached it buddy! Other than that, truly a delightful show for of genuinely good info.
I’ve listened to HIBT for years and really enjoy it and find it motivating as a small business owner. The advice line is great too, but I wish they’d go back to having a wider variety of small businesses call in with their questions like they did when the advice line first started. It seems like they only have already pretty successful small businesses on who ask whether they should get outside funding at least half the time. I think it’s more interesting and more helpful to hear questions from ... more
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Insightful interviews with renowned entrepreneurs uncover the stories behind some of the world's most iconic brands and businesses. Each episode features founders sharing their journeys, filled with moments of challenge, innovation, and personal growth. The discussions often highlight key themes such as entrepreneurship, leadership, brand development, and overcoming adversity, making it a rich resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leaders alike. Additionally, the format involves listener call-in segments, allowing for practical advice on business challenges, enhancing the relatability and appeal to those looking to navigate their own entrepreneurial paths.
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