{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676205b4ad863497419a88e8/68540aa66800be9634084783?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Shadi Bakour Built Path to Eliminate 600M+ Plastic Bottles","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/676205b4ad863497419a88e8/1750338542865-ead54b6a-543e-4690-9060-51f6df700733.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Shadi Bakour, co-founder and CEO of Path, to discuss his mission to eliminate single-use plastic bottles through a sleek, reusable alternative. Shadi shares the origin story of Path, the inspiration behind its counterintuitive business model, and how early traction helped validate a bold idea in a competitive space.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Shadi dives into the complexities of manufacturing, supply chain logistics, and what it takes to scale a mission-driven consumer product. He also emphasizes the role of advisors, storytelling in fundraising, and why simplicity and persistence are key ingredients to building lasting impact.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for a compelling conversation on entrepreneurship, sustainability, and what it really takes to build a brand that blends profit with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s keep building…&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Sam Mahmood:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheSamMahmood</a></li><li>Twitter:<a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheSamMahmood</a>_</li><li>LinkedIn:<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sam Mahmood</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the Built In America community of others who are buying great businesses and sign up for Sam’s weekly newsletter:<a href=\"http://www.sammahmood.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"http://www.builtinamerica.co\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.builtinamerica.co</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow our producers, The Peers Project: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject?igsh=MTZ1dWJpZXVpYWdybA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject?igsh=MTZ1dWJpZXVpYWdybA==</a></p>","author_name":"Sam Mahmood"}