Built In America
Starting a business is exciting, but it's anything but straightforward. Having a great idea is just the beginning — what really matters are the decisions you make and the pivots along the way. That’s where Built In America comes in. A podcast that explores the real and raw experiences behind entrepreneurial success, broken down from the very beginning. Hosted by Sam Mahmood, a self-made entrepreneur raised by immigrant parents, who has skillfully raised funds to acquire businesses across America. Sam interviews guests who have built and bought some of the most fascinating and successful companies across the U.S.
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out, thinking of buying a business, or somewhere in the messy middle, Built In America is for those ready to delve into the business of building something big and be inspired by those who have built it, bought it, and made it.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2025
From Beachbody to BODi: Carl Daikeler’s Fitness Tech Reinvention
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Carl Daikeler, founder and CEO of Body (formerly Beachbody), to explore what it takes to build a fitness movement that transforms …
From Climate Crisis to Software Solution: Inside Watershed with Co-founder Christian Anderson
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Christian Anderson, co-founder of Watershed, to discuss building one of the most ambitious climate software companies out there. C…
The Future of Workspaces: Industrious President Anna Squires-Levine Breaks It Down
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Anna Squires-Levine, President of Industrious, to discuss her unconventional path to leading one of the largest co-working compani…
How Ryan Chen Built Neuro Gum into a Viral Wellness Brand
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Ryan Chen, co-founder of Neuro Gum, to unpack the journey behind one of the most recognizable energy gum brands in the market. Rya…
Backing Self-Funded Searchers: Inside Grant Hensel’s Investment Strategy
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Grant Hensel, Managing Partner at Entrepreneurial Capital and Founder of Nonprofit Megaphone, to explore his journey across a rang…
How Dave Sherwood is Disrupting the $10B Textbook Industry
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Dave Sherwood, CEO and co-founder of BibliU, to explore how he's transforming education by making textbooks more affordable and ac…
How Blake Hall Built ID.me After Serving as an Army Ranger
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Blake Hall, co-founder and CEO of ID.me, to explore his remarkable journey from Army Ranger to tech entrepreneur. Blake shares how…
From Frustration to Innovation: Kevin Lavelle and Charlie Hill on Launching Harbor
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Kevin Lavelle and Charlie Hill, co-founders of Harbor, a company reimagining baby monitoring for the modern parent. Kevin and Char…
The Prenuvo Story: Andrew Lacy’s Vision for Preventive Health
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Andrew Lacy, founder and CEO of Prenuvo, to explore his journey from practicing law in Australia to building a groundbreaking heal…
From Prototype to Pet Care Giant: Whisker’s Reinventing the Litter Box w/ President Jacob Zuppke
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Jacob Zuppke, CEO of Whisker, the company behind the Litter-Robot—a self-cleaning litter box that’s redefining modern pet care. Ja…
Inside Point Wild: Neil Feather on Acquisitions, Growth & the Cybersecurity Frontier
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Neil Feather, president of Point Wild, to unpack his journey in building a cybersecurity company focused on protecting everyday co…
How Shadi Bakour Built Path to Eliminate 600M+ Plastic Bottles
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Shadi Bakour, co-founder and CEO of Path, to discuss his mission to eliminate single-use plastic bottles through a sleek, reusable…
How Vijay Ravindran Built Floreo: A Breakthrough VR Platform for Neurodiverse Learners
In this episode, Vijay Ravindran, founder and CEO of Floreo, shares how his background in tech and entrepreneurship led him to develop a virtual reality platform that’s transforming how we support ne…
From Middle School Friends to Fintech Founders: Kelly Littlepage & Stephen Johnson of OneChronos
In this episode, Sam Mahmood interviews Kelly Littlepage and Stephen Johnson, co-founders of OneChronos, a trading platform built to reduce inefficiencies in capital markets. From childhood friends t…
From Princeton Review to Noodle: John Katzman’s Blueprint for Education & Startup Success
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with John Katzman, renowned education entrepreneur and CEO of Noodle. Katzman shares his journey from founding Princeton Review to buil…
From Web Designer to Tech CEO: Krystle Mobayeni’s BentoBox Journey
In this episode, Sam Mahmood sits down with Krystle Mobayeni, Co-Founder and CEO of BentoBox, to talk about her journey from web designer to tech entrepreneur. Krystle shares how a deep understanding…
The Popmenu Playbook: Brendan Sweeney’s Journey to Revolutionizing Restaurant Menus
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Brendan Sweeney, founder and CEO of Popmenu, to explore how a simple frustration with static PDF menus led to a transformative pla…
Bennett Maxwell on Building Dirty Dough: Lawsuits, Franchising, and Growth
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Brendan Sweeney, founder and CEO of Popmenu, to explore how a simple frustration with static PDF menus led to a transformative pla…
Martin Blencowe Talks Cameo, Purpose, and Building Emotional Connections
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In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood is joined by Martin Blencowe, co-founder of Cameo, to discuss his journey from a small town in England to building a platform th…
Mastering the CEO Role: Insights on Hiring, Decision-Making, and Brand Building
In this special episode, we’re pulling together some of the most powerful insights shared by the brilliant minds who’ve joined us so far — founders, CEOs, and operators who’ve built, scaled, and some…