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Business & Builders

Interviews with the founders, makers, and innovators shaping the future of American enterprise, from Main Street to Silicon Valley.

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Portrait of a business founder

Founder Spotlight

An Interview with Jane Doe, CEO of 'American Made'

"Building something in America today is an act of defiance and optimism. It's about betting on our own communities, our own skills, and our own future."

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The "Built in America" Series

Spotlighting the companies committed to local manufacturing and timeless quality.

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Midwest Manufacturing

How a small town revived its economy by embracing specialized manufacturing.

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The Garage Startup

From a garage in Austin to a global brand, the story of a hardware innovator.

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American Textiles

The quiet resurgence of heritage fabric production in the Carolinas.

The Modern Toolkit

Exploring AI, design systems, and new technologies from a human-centric perspective.

AI as a Craftsman's Tool

An essay on how builders are using artificial intelligence not to replace human skill, but to augment it.

The Soul of the System

How well-crafted design systems bring order and beauty to our digital lives, echoing principles of classic architecture.