''How I Built This'' is an American

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about "innovators, entrepreneurs, idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built" produced by

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History

''How I Built This'' began on September 12, 2016, as a podcast where the host, NPR journalist

Guy Raz Guy Raz (; born November 9, 1975) is a journalist, correspondent and radio host, currently working at National Public Radio (NPR). He has been described by ''The New York Times'' as "one of the most popular podcasters in history" and his podcasts ...

, talks to innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, about the stories behind the movements they built. In 2018, due to the success of the program, Guy Raz launched the "How I Built This Summit" at the

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. The event features

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speakers (many of whom have been featured on the podcast) and networking activities. The event also features career-focused workshops and breakout sessions for pass-holders. In 2020, Guy Raz released his book ''How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs'', which highlights key moments and stories from the podcast In 2022, first run of ''How I Built This'' moved to Wondery, with subsequent radio distribution remaining with NPR.

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