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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 institu... more

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Tom Hayes
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Episode: E51: Tom Hayes Says “Berkshire Is Done” & China Might Beat USA
JJ Desai
Stanford-trained physician; founder and CEO of Lotus Neuro
Lotus Neuro
Episode: E48: Brain Cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Addiction, Psychedelics & Future of Medicine
Dan Crenshaw
Congressman, Navy SEAL, Republican from Texas
U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
Episode: E47: Dan Crenshaw On His Loss, Iran, Tucker & Misinformation
Benjamin Dome
Orthopedic surgeon and innovator, top orthopedic researcher
American Hip Institute
Episode: E45: A Top Surgeon on GLP-1s, Longevity, and Future of Medicine
Pete Kadens
Entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Green Thumb Industries and SoCore Energy
Green Thumb Industries; SoCore Energy; Hope Chicago
Episode: E44: Pete Kadens created $4B, 7,000 jobs, and wants to fix America
Michael Ramlet
Co-founder and CEO of Morning Consult
Morning Consult
Episode: E43: Morning Consult's $1B Founder on Why Entrepreneurship Is So Painful.
Rob Skinner
Founder and Managing Partner, IEQ Capital
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Episode: E42: The Financial Guru to Billionaires On What's Coming Next
Victor Ciardelli
Founder and CEO of Rate
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Episode: E41: Victor Ciardelli - Angry Kid to $500B Mortgage Empire
Mitchell Green
Founder of Lead Edge Capital, growth equity firm with $9B+ AUM
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Episode: E40: Mitchell Green's $9B and Why Persistence Beats Intelligence

Hosts

Ravin Gandhi
Host of Forged in America; founder of GMM Nonstick Coatings; investor and entrepreneur with a track record of building and scaling businesses under pressure
Al Goldstein
Co-host; entrepreneur with roles across Avant, Stoic Lane, Pangea; involved in building and supporting startups and ventures

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
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    A podcast by millionaires who think they’re smart and clever, but are neither.

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    Razzellz
    United States7 months ago
  • Episode 12 - Austin Berg

    The episode with Ravin, Al, and Austin was fantastic! They really went into detail about the issues facing Chicago. They provided logical suggestions on what improvements can be made to help the city we all love to get back on track and for future stability and success.

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    Suppreeniknish
    United States7 months ago
  • Top business podcast

    Absolutely love the podcast guys! Great behind the scenes stories from legendary entrepreneurs. And thanks for tying in a bit of Americana. First generation American here and I still think the American dream is possible. Thanks for providing real value here.!!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Str8Dallas
    United States8 months ago

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E47: Dan Crenshaw On His Loss, Iran, Tucker & Misinformation
Q: What is next for Dan Crenshaw?
Crenshaw indicates he will pursue private-sector work in defense and intelligence while staying engaged with national security issues, including his role on the Intelligence Committee, and rules out another run for office.
E49: One Of America's Top Immigration Experts Has A Solution
Q: Is there a viable path to a bipartisan compromise on these issues?
Yes, through a framework that strengthens border security for those with criminal records, expedites legal immigration for skilled workers and family sponsors, and provides a fair mechanism for long-term residents who have demonstrated commitment and contribution, possibly funded by targeted reforms and fines.
E49: One Of America's Top Immigration Experts Has A Solution
Q: What reforms would you prioritize to fix the legal immigration system?
Priorities include making work-based visas like H-1B more flexible, tightening welfare-related incentives, reducing backlogs, and creating clear signals about the kinds of entrants the country wants, while preserving pathways for those who contribute to the economy and society.
E49: One Of America's Top Immigration Experts Has A Solution
Q: Stuart, can you frame the two sides of the immigration debate for our listeners?
The debate has shifted from border chaos to legal immigration and high-skill pathways, with concerns about both the openness of borders and the enforcement of laws; a productive approach is to strengthen legal channels, ensure enforcement against criminal activity, and explore pathways for long-term residents who have proven their value.
E45: A Top Surgeon on GLP-1s, Longevity, and Future of Medicine
Q: If there were a billion-dollar fund, what areas in healthcare would you prioritize for investment?
The guest emphasizes AI in healthcare, robotics, and healthcare delivery practices as high-potential areas, highlighting the need to improve patient experience and data-driven personalization while remaining cautious about unregulated innovations.

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The show features candid conversations with high-growth founders, investors, and operators who share unvarnished origin stories, decision-making under pressure, and lessons learned while scaling companies and navigating markets. Across episodes, listeners get practical takeaways on leadership, culture, deal-making, risk management, and the evolving roles of AI, technology, and policy in business. Noteworthy is the emphasis on real-world grit, hands-on execution, and how relationships, networks, and capital allocation shape outcomes for ambitious ventures and investments. The format tends to mix personal storytelling with sharp, opinionated analysis, making it helpful for entrepreneurs, operators, and investors seeking tactical frameworks an... more

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