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Forged in America
Hosted by Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Forged in America is a conversation between longtime friends & entrepreneurs Ravin Gandhi (GMM Nonstick Coatings) and Al Goldstein (Avant, Stoic Lane, Pangea) who have founded, built, and exited numerous businesses in addition to investing in dozens of successful startups. This podcast is about how consequential decisions actually get made under pressure—across business, investing, and the institutions shaping the USA. We break down how capital gets allocated, how leaders think in moments of uncertainty, and where smart systems—markets, companies, or political movements—develop blind spots.
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What is Forged in America about?
Forged in America is a conversation between longtime friends & entrepreneurs Ravin Gandhi (GMM Nonstick Coatings) and Al Goldstein (Avant, Stoic Lane, Pangea) who have founded, built, and exited numerous businesses in addition to investing in dozens of successful startups.
Who hosts Forged in America?
Forged in America is hosted by Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein. The show has published 61 episodes to date.
What has Forged in America covered recently?
Recent episodes include "E62: Silicon Valley's Biggest VCs Have Lost Their Way" (28 October 2026, 56 minutes), "E61: Congressman Andy Barr - Can the GOP Survive After Trump?" (21 October 2026, 58 minutes), and "E58: Fintech Unicorn Dave: From $4B to $60M, and Back" (6 October 2026, 60 minutes).
How often does Forged in America publish?
Forged in America publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 61 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Forged in America?
Booking probability for Forged in America is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Forged in America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Forged in America's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein hosts Forged in America, a business podcast with 61 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202658 minS1
Congressman Andy Barr: Can the GOP Survive After Trump? What happens to the Republican Party when Donald Trump is no longer its defining figure? Can the GOP build a lasting coalition around capitalism, opportunity, and...
- Oct 6, 20261 hourS1
Jason Wilk has lived through one of the wildest round trips in public-market history. He co-founded Dave to take on the big banks and give everyday Americans a better alternative to overdraft fees and traditional...
- Sep 30, 202657 minS1
Michele Tafoya spent decades on the biggest stages in sports, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in football as an Emmy-winning sideline reporter for NBC’s Sunday Night Football and covering five Super Bowls...
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E56: He Backed SpaceX & Figure AI Early: What He Saw
Sep 23, 202657 minWhat separates the venture investments that look insane from the ones that become generational companies? Shane Neman is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has backed some of the most ambitious companies in...
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- Sep 16, 20261 hourS1
What if the biggest lie we tell young Americans is that a college degree is automatically worth the price? Andreas Stamatakis is one of the country’s leading Ivy League admissions advisors—and his advice is surprisingly...
- Sep 9, 20261h 2mS1
United States District Judge Roy K. Altman joins Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein for a wide-ranging conversation about immigration, American exceptionalism, the legal system, Israel, antisemitism, and why he remains...
- Sep 2, 202656 minS1
What if everything you’ve been taught about happiness is wrong? Tal Tsfany is the President and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute, a former technology entrepreneur and executive, and the author of Secrets of a Passionate...
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E52: The American Dream Isn’t Dead
Aug 26, 20261h 3mIs the American Dream dead—or are we looking at it the wrong way? In this episode of Forged in America , Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein compare two radically different paths to success. Al was a top student and athlete...
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E51: Tom Hayes Says “Berkshire Is Done” & China Might Beat USA
Aug 19, 20261h 7mInvestor Tom Hayes , founder of Great Hill Capital and better known as “Turnaround Tom,” joins Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein to explain why some of the best investments are hiding in the companies everyone else has...
- Aug 12, 20261h 7mS1
Tom Gimbel is back on Forged in America for a wide-ranging conversation about work, parenting, politics, AI, and why so many young Americans feel like they can’t get ahead. Tom founded LaSalle Network, grew it to more...
- Aug 5, 202653 minS1
In this episode of Forged in America , Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein sit down with Stuart Anderson , Executive Director of the National Foundation for American Policy, former INS official, longtime immigration policy...
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E48: Brain Cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Addiction, Psychedelics & Future of Medicine
Jul 29, 202653 minS1In this episode of Forged in America , Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein sit down with Dr. JJ Desai —Stanford-trained physician, entrepreneur, and CEO of Lotus Neuro—to explore one of the most exciting frontiers in...
- Jul 22, 20261h 9mS1
Dan Crenshaw is back on Forged In America—and this time, he has nothing to lose. After a stunning primary defeat that will bring his four terms in Congress to an end, the former Navy SEAL joins us for a wide-ranging and...
- Jul 15, 20261h 6mS1
Pete Kadens is back for Round 2. After his first appearance on Forged in America sparked such a strong response, we brought Pete back to continue the debate—and this time, we go even deeper. Pete lays out his vision for...
- Jul 8, 202652 minS1
Orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur Dr. Ben Domb joins Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of medicine, AI, longevity, GLP-1s, robotics, healthcare innovation, and the psychology...
- Jul 1, 20261h 14mS1
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Pete Kadens joins Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein for one of the most candid political conversations we've had. A lifelong Democrat, Pete doesn't shy away from criticizing his own party...
- Jun 24, 202637 minS1
Michael Ramlet is the co-founder and CEO of Morning Consult , one of the world's leading decision-intelligence companies. What began with just $30,000 of angel capital has grown into a company generating more than $100...
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E42: The Financial Guru to Billionaires On What's Coming Next
Jun 17, 202653 minIn this episode of Forged in America , Ravin Gandhi and Al Goldstein sit down with Rob Skinner , Founder and Managing Partner of IEQ Capital , a wealth management firm overseeing more than $50 billion in assets . Rob...
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E41: Victor Ciardelli - Angry Kid to $500B Mortgage Empire
Jun 10, 202653 minIn this episode of Forged in America, Victor Ciardelli tells Ravin and Al didn't grow up looking like a future CEO. He describes himself as an angry kid with a chip on his shoulder, a problem with authority, and an...
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Andy Barr
Kentucky Republican Senate nominee, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
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Michele Tafoya
sports Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator, The Michele Tafoya Podcast
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Shane Neman
Seasoned Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist, Neman Ventures
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Roy K. Altman
United States District Judge, United States District Court
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