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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.
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- Business students use these founder stories as primary source material for case studies
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