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Dyson: James Dyson (2018)

Dyson: James Dyson (2018)

FromHow I Built This with Guy Raz


Dyson: James Dyson (2018)

FromHow I Built This with Guy Raz

ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Jul 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1979, James Dyson had an idea for a new vacuum cleaner — one that didn't use bags. It took him five years to perfect the design, building more than 5,000 prototypes in his backyard shed. He then tried to convince the big vacuum brands to license his invention, but most wouldn't even take his calls. Eventually, he started his own company. Today, Dyson is one of the best-selling vacuum brands in the world, and James Dyson is a billionaire. PLUS for our postscript "How You Built That," we check back with television producer Mike Sorrentino, who created an iPhone case called EyePatch that cleans and protects the phone's camera.
Released:
Jul 22, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.