We’re Going to Need a Better Boat

11.12.2025 • 00:35:53

Mitch Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Arc Boats. Mitch's problem is this: How do you build competitively priced electric boats? On today’s show, Mit...

How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab

02.12.2025 • 00:47:42

According to the science, it really is better to give than receive. Donating a dollar; sharing a kind word or lending someone a hand changes lives, bu...

The App Where Strangers Lend Each Other Money

20.11.2025 • 00:45:14

Nina Mohanty is the founder and CEO of Bloom Money. Nina’s problem is this: How do you build an app to help immigrants manage their money? On today’...

Introducing Business History: The Edison Invention People Don't Talk About

18.11.2025 • 00:49:42

What's Your Problem? host Jacob Goldstein has a new show: Business History. How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got T...

Using Sound Waves to Destroy Tumors

13.11.2025 • 00:34:07

Mike Blue is the CEO of HistoSonics. The company recently developed a device that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors. On today’s show, Mike talks abou...

From Desert Robots to Driverless Trucks

06.11.2025 • 00:44:00

Chris Urmson is the co-founder and CEO of Aurora, a company trying to bring autonomous driving to commercial trucking. Chris led a team at the 2004 D...

Is the Future of Fresh Water Under the Sea?

30.10.2025 • 00:31:55

Michael Porter is the Chief Technology Officer of OceanWell. Michael's problem is this: How can you desalinate water at the bottom of the ocean – and...

Could Home Batteries Save the Grid?

23.10.2025 • 00:30:40

Justin Lopas is the COO and co-founder of Base Power, a battery and power company based in Texas. Justin’s problem is this:  How can you deliver mor...

Building a Better Public Bathroom

16.10.2025 • 00:38:15

Fletcher Wilson is the CEO and co-founder of  Throne Labs. Fletcher’s problem is this: How can you create public toilets that people actually want to...

Could Autonomous Diggers Unleash a Building Boom?

02.10.2025 • 00:31:13

Boris Sofman is the co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Robotics. Boris' problem is this: How do you teach machines not just to drive, but also to work: t...