the stories behind the world's best-known companies and the founders who built them. Hosted by Guy Raz.
Aaron Krause turned a failed attempt to create a hand scrubber for auto mechanics into the Scrub Daddy, a highly successful kitchen sponge, after...
Hernan Lopez, co-founder of Wondery, joins Guy Raz to advise entrepreneurs on challenges like scaling direct-to-consumer businesses, navigating...
Beryl Stafford transformed her baking hobby into a thriving business, Bobo's Oat Bars, after her marriage ended and she needed to support her family....
In this episode, Guy Raz speaks with Miguel McKelvey, co-founder of WeWork, about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned from both...
Cameron Healy's journey with Kettle Chips is a testament to bold decision-making and unconventional strategies, leading to the creation of a...
In this episode, Guy Raz chats with Alexa Hirschfeld about how Paperless Post continues to innovate in the online invitation space while integrating...
Jim McKelvey, frustrated by the limitations of credit card processing as a glassblower, teamed up with Jack Dorsey to create Square, a revolutionary...
In this episode, Guy Raz talks with Chomps co-founders Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali about navigating challenges in the protein market and handling a...
John Osher shares his journey from selling earrings to creating the Spinbrush, an innovative electric toothbrush that achieved remarkable commercial...
In this episode, Guy Raz welcomes Julia Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite, to answer callers' business challenges while reflecting on her company’s...
Reed Hastings shares the unconventional approach that fueled Netflix's success, emphasizing a culture of high performance over familial ties. He...
In this episode, Guy Raz welcomes Jon Stein, founder of Betterment, to discuss the challenges of starting a business during uncertain times and the...
Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud revolutionized running shoes with HOKA's unconventional design, leading to a $2 billion business. Their journey...
Hoka's journey from a radical design concept to a multi-billion dollar brand was driven by a focus on comfort and performance, challenging...
Mark Cuban discusses his efforts to revolutionize the prescription drug market through a robotics-driven manufacturing facility, addressing the...
In this episode, Guy Raz delves into the story of Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug, who transformed a small guitar shop into Taylor Guitars, a leading...
In this episode, Guy Raz welcomes Monica Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, to provide advice to entrepreneurs. They discuss the importance...
Joan Barnes shares her journey of founding Gymboree, illustrating the tension between entrepreneurial success and personal sacrifice. While Gymboree...
Joan Barnes turned a simple playgroup into the iconic brand Gymboree but faced immense personal struggles as the business scaled. Her story is one of...
In this episode, Guy Raz welcomes Neil Blumenthal, co-founder of Warby Parker, to discuss the evolution of their eyewear brand and how they are...