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Guy Raz Books

1 book·~10 min total read

Guy Raz is an award-winning journalist, radio host, and creator of several acclaimed podcasts including 'How I Built This', 'The TED Radio Hour', and 'Wow in the World'. He is known for his engaging storytelling and deep interviews with innovators and leaders across industries.

Known for: How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Books by Guy Raz

How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

entrepreneurship·10 min read

Based on the popular NPR podcast, this book shares the stories of entrepreneurs who turned their ideas into successful companies. Guy Raz explores the journeys of founders from companies like Airbnb, Spanx, and Patagonia, revealing the challenges, failures, and insights that shaped their paths to success.

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The Spark

Every great venture begins with curiosity—the kind that nags at you until you do something about it. Most founders I’ve spoken to didn’t set out to create empires; they were simply solving problems that frustrated them personally. Take Airbnb. Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia didn’t plan to disrupt the h...

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Leap of Faith

There comes a moment for every dreamer when they must decide: will I keep imagining, or will I begin doing? This leap of faith is often uncomfortable—it means leaving behind stability for uncertainty. When Jenn Hyman co-founded Rent the Runway, she stepped away from a promising career to test the ra...

From How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs

About Guy Raz

Guy Raz is an award-winning journalist, radio host, and creator of several acclaimed podcasts including 'How I Built This', 'The TED Radio Hour', and 'Wow in the World'. He is known for his engaging storytelling and deep interviews with innovators and leaders across industries.

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