Business Origins

Bobby Oliver
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Business Origins explores the brief history of the founding of the most iconic brands and businesses in the world. Each episode is a quick (less than 10-minute) look at the founding origin story of some of the most interesting companies in existence today.

  1. 04/23/2025

    Waste Management Inc. - The Business Origin Story

    In this episode, we’re talking trash. Literally. Because this is the origin story of Waste Management, Inc.—the $60-billion giant that hauls garbage for cities, stadiums, and Fortune 500 companies across North America. But back in the day? It started with one guy. One beat-up truck. And a whole lot of hustle.

    5 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    The Delusional Founder - Book Preview

    In this special episode, we’re doing something a little different, and very cool. I recently got my hands on a book I think every startup founder, especially those in the B2B tech space, needs to read. It’s called The Delusional Founder, written by serial entrepreneur Dave Hanley, and it’s not your typical how-to book. Instead, it’s told through a fictional founder named Sam—who is honestly a mash-up of every well-meaning, technically brilliant, revenue-challenged founder you’ve ever met… or maybe are. Today, I’m going to walk you through the book. Chapter by chapter. Not enough to spoil it—but just enough to give you the “oh man, I need to read this” feeling.  Get a copy here: https://www.techwhale.com/the-delusional-founder Or direcly on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Delusional-Founder-Transforming-Business-Execution/dp/B0DJ7V9L8C

    11 min

  3. 04/09/2025

    Rivian - The Business Origin Story

    In this episode, we’re telling the origin story of Rivian — the electric vehicle company that’s now one of Tesla’s most talked-about competitors. But back in the beginning? It was a different story. One that starts not with a car… but with an idea. And one guy in a grad school dorm room.

    6 min

  4. 04/01/2025

    Blackstone Group - The Business Origin Story

    In this episode, we’re diving into the early days of Blackstone Group—now one of the most powerful investment firms in the world, but once, just an idea struggling to find its first deal.

    6 min

  5. 03/28/2025

    Palantir - The Business Origin Story

    Today, we’re diving into the origins of Palantir, a company that went from a small startup with a bold vision to a data powerhouse working with the world’s most powerful organizations. But it wasn’t always an easy road. In fact, the early days of Palantir were filled with skepticism, financial strain, and a constant battle to prove their technology could work. Let’s go back to where it all began.

    6 min

  6. 05/30/2023

    Chipotle - The Business Origin Story

    On this episode of Business Origins, we explore the early history of Chipotle Mexican Grill - the pioneer of fast-casual cuisine in the United States. If you love the show, make sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessorigins

    5 min

  7. 05/25/2023

    Hilton - The Business Origin Story

    On this episode of Business Origins, we explore the early history of Hilton Hotels & Resorts and its founder, Conrad Hilton. If you love the show, make sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessorigins

    6 min

  8. 05/23/2023

    Dollar General - The Business Origin Story

    On this episode of Business Origins, we explore the early history of Dollar General, one of America's largest retailers with more than 18,000 stores. If you love the show, make sure to follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/businessorigins

    6 min
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Business Origins explores the brief history of the founding of the most iconic brands and businesses in the world. Each episode is a quick (less than 10-minute) look at the founding origin story of some of the most interesting companies in existence today.

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  • Creator
    Bobby Oliver
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Business Origins