30 Jun 2025
1h 12m

Talenti: Josh Hochschuler

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How I Built This with Guy Raz

In this episode of "How I Built This," Guy Raz interviews Josh Hochschuler, the founder of Talenti gelato. Josh recounts his journey from moving to Argentina after college and discovering gelato, to starting his own gelato business in the U.S. The narrative details the initial struggles of opening a retail gelato shop, the pivot to wholesale, financial challenges, and the eventual success that led to Unilever acquiring Talenti. Josh shares insights on branding, the importance of partnerships, and balancing work with family life, highlighting the blend of hard work, blessings, and key decisions that shaped Talenti's rise to becoming a leading gelato brand.

Outlines

Part 1: Origins and Inspiration

Part 2: Pivoting and Perseverance

Part 3: Growth and Acquisition

Part 4: Balance and Reflection

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