How I Built This
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About How I Built This
How I Built This is a NPR podcast hosted by Guy Raz. Each episode tells the story of how a founder built an iconic company — covering the early days, the near-death moments, and the decisions that made the difference. Guests include founders of companies like Airbnb, Patagonia, Spanx, LinkedIn, and hundreds more. Essential listening for entrepreneurs and business students.
Why transcribe How I Built This?
- Business students use these founder stories as primary source material for case studies
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