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<p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Brett Rose, founder and CEO of United National Consumer Suppliers (UNCS), to explore his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned while...
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Built In America
Hosted by Sam Mahmood · business · EN
About this Podcast:
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 . Hosted on Acas
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What is Built In America about?
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.
Who hosts Built In America?
Built In America is hosted by Sam Mahmood. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has Built In America covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How Brett Rose Built UNCS into a Global Wholesale Powerhouse" (6 October 2025, 38 minutes), "The Business Behind Celebrity Tours: Dreamliner CEO Rich Thomson Breaks It Down" (29 September 2025, 42 minutes), and "From Lab to Table: Wildtype’s Vision for the Future of Seafood" (22 September 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does Built In America publish?
Built In America publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Built In America?
Booking probability for Built In America is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Built In America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Built In America's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Built In America?
The strongest fits for Built In America are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. Built In America has a business audience.
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Sam Mahmood hosts Built In America, a business podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Sep 29, 202542 minS1<p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Rich Thomson, CEO of Dreamliner, to explore how a transportation startup launched during the height of COVID-19 has grown into a key player in live...
Sep 22, 202541 minS1<p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Justin Kolbeck, co-founder and CEO of Wild Type, to explore how cellular agriculture is reshaping the future of seafood. From cultivated salmon...
Sep 15, 202536 minS1<p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Jordan Nathan, Founder and CEO of Caraway, to discuss how a personal health scare led him to create one of today’s most trusted cookware brands...
Sep 8, 202538 minS1<p>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 millions of...
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Episode #34
From Climate Crisis to Software Solution: Inside Watershed with Co-founder Christian Anderson
Sep 1, 202532 minS1<p>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. Christian shares...
Aug 25, 202538 minS1<p>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 companies in the U.S...
Aug 18, 202545 minS1<p>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. Ryan shares how a...
Aug 11, 202544 minS1<p>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 range of...
Aug 4, 202542 minS1<p>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 accessible. Dave...
Jul 28, 202539 minS1<p>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 his experience...
Jul 21, 202547 minS1<p>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 Charlie share how...
Jul 14, 202541 minS1<p>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 health tech company...
Episode #26
From Prototype to Pet Care Giant: Whisker’s Reinventing the Litter Box w/ President Jacob Zuppke
Jul 7, 202545 minS1<p>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. Jacob walks us...
Jun 30, 202543 minS1<p>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 consumers. Neil...
Jun 23, 202549 minS1<p>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 alternative...
Jun 16, 202548 minS1<p>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 neurodiverse...
Episode #22
From Middle School Friends to Fintech Founders: Kelly Littlepage & Stephen Johnson of OneChronos
Jun 9, 202534 minS1<p>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 to fintech...
Episode #21
From Princeton Review to Noodle: John Katzman’s Blueprint for Education & Startup Success
Jun 2, 202548 minS1<p>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 building Noodle, a...
May 26, 202546 minS1<p>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 of restaurant...
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