How I Built This is an American podcast about "innovators, entrepreneurs, idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built" produced by NPR.[1][2]
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 Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, California. The event features keynote 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.[3]
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.[4]
In 2022, How I Built This signed a licensing deal with Wondery, with subsequent radio distribution remaining with NPR.[5]
Awards
How I Built This has earned 13 podcast industry award nominations, including 4 wins.[6] It won the 2023 Webby Award for Best Business Podcast.[7]
Episodes
External links
References
- NPR Debuts 'How I Built This With Guy Raz' NPR, retrieved September 27, 2016^
- Frances Bridges. NPR's Guy Raz On Faking His Way To Success, And His New Show 'How I Built This' Forbes, retrieved November 24, 2016^
- NPR's Second Annual How I Built This Summit Is Sold Out NPR, August 21, 2019, retrieved February 26, 2020^
- How I Built This by Guy Raz www.panmacmillan.com, retrieved April 18, 2021^
- NPR's 'How I Built This' Strikes Licensing Deal with Amazon Music, Wondery (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter, February 10, 2022^
- How I Built This on IMDB.com Internet Movie Database, retrieved Jan 21, 2024^
- Webby Winner: How I Built This The Webby Awards, May 2023, retrieved Jan 21, 2024^
- How I Built This with Guy Raz NPR, retrieved January 2, 2017^