''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, 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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in San Francisco, California. 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, ''How I Built This'' signed a licensing deal with

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, with subsequent radio distribution remaining with NPR.

Awards

''How I Built This'' has earned 13 podcast industry award nominations, including 4 wins. It won the 2023 Webby Award for Best Business Podcast.

Episodes

References

External links

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