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 Lacrosse to Launching Kane: John Gagliardi's Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with John Gagliardi, founder and CEO of Kane Footwear, to explore his journey from professional lacrosse player to pioneering a sustai…
From Immigrant to Global Change-maker: Diego Saez Gil on Building Trust with Pachama
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Diego Saez Gil, co-founder and CEO of Pachama, to explore how his journey from the Andes to Silicon Valley shaped his mission to c…
Thrive Market: Building a Purpose-Driven E-Commerce Platform with Co-Founder & CTO Sasha Siddhartha
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Sasha Siddhartha, co-founder and CTO of Thrive Market, to explore how his passion and drive for entrepreneurship helped him build …
Pain Points, Profit, and Purpose: Dennis Mortensen’s Startup Secrets with LaunchBrightly
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Dennis Mortensen, CEO of LaunchBrightly, to discuss the art of entrepreneurship. Dennis shares how identifying pain points—not jus…
From Military Engineering to Sports Tech: The FluidLogic Story with CEO, Sara Blackmer
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Sara Blackmer, CEO of FluidLogic, to discuss how she’s revolutionizing hydration technology for athletes. Drawing from her militar…
Reimagining Retail: Bradley Nardick’s Journey with The Bazaar Inc
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Bradley Nardick, CEO of Bazaar, to explore the evolution of a family-owned business founded by his grandfather after World War II.…
Brewing an Award-Winning Business: How Steve Schwartz Built Art of Tea from Scratch
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Steve Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Art of Tea, to uncover how he turned a deep passion for tea into a globally recognized brand. Fro…
Building a Sustainable Future with Dandelion – Kathy Hannun’s Mission in Geothermal Energy
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Kathy Hannun, founder and President of Dandelion, a pioneering geothermal heating and cooling company. Kathy shares her remarkable…
Startup Success and Scaling Innovation: Nanxi Liu's Journey with Blaze.tech to Transform Small Business Solutions
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood chats with Nanxi Liu, the powerhouse co-founder of Blaze.tech, a company changing the game for small businesses by making app creation simple and…
Austin Long: Scaling Youtooz into a Leading Internet Collectibles Brand
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Austin Long, the visionary co-founder behind Youtooz, a collectibles brand that has captivated the online creator community. Austi…
Jeremy Yamaguchi: Building the Nation’s Largest Pool Cleaning Roll-Up with Cabana
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood welcomes Jeremy Yamaguchi, an entrepreneurial powerhouse who has carved a niche by transforming home service industries—part of a trillion-dollar…
Transforming Private Education: Linda Garmolgomut’s Vision for Global Education
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Linda Garmolgomut, CEO of Ambassador Education Group (AEG), a trailblazer in Thailand’s private education sector. From her roots i…
Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: How Lime’s Scooters Are Shaping Sustainable Cities – Andrew Savage
In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Andrew Savage, a founding member of Lime, the trailblazing scooter and electric bicycle company reshaping urban transportation. Li…
From Shark Tank Rejection to Success: Ryan Duey’s Building the Largest Cold Plunge Company
In this episode of Built in America, Sam sits down with Ryan Duey, co-founder of Plunge, the iconic cold plunge and health startup transforming the wellness industry. Since its inception, Plunge has …
Erik Huberman: How He Built Hawke Media into a 9 Figure Marketing Powerhouse
In the first episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood is joined by Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media. Since founding Hawk Media in 2014, Erik has revolutionized the marketing industr…
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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…