Intelligence Squared How I Built This, with Guy Raz
Oct 1, 2021
Guy Raz, an award-winning journalist and NPR host, shares fascinating stories of entrepreneurs who turned unique ideas into successful ventures. He discusses a soccer player's journey creating sustainable shoes from unused wool and a former monk's app for mindfulness. Raz highlights a vendor's innovative reuse of pita bread, showcasing how adaptability and creativity drive business success. Their stories reveal how navigating challenges can spark entrepreneurial spirits and address social issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer needs.
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Podcasting for Engagement
- Focus on podcasting as an engagement tool, not primarily for money.
- Use it to discuss ideas, promote books, products, or services.
Humanizing Success
- Successful entrepreneurs are not superheroes; they face similar struggles as everyone else.
- Their journeys highlight the importance of resilience and a mindset of putting ideas into the world.
Relatability through Struggle
- Sharing entrepreneurs' struggles makes them relatable and shows that success is achievable.
- Everyone has their own hero's journey with challenges and setbacks.
