Amy Guttman

Journalist, Creator + Host

My entire career has led up to this podcast.


This is my passion. Telling these stories is personal.

I’ve spent my career travelling to the far corners of the planet covering stories for global news outlets like CBS, Associated Press, BBC, Forbes and PBS Newshour, uncovering stories that turn stereotypes upside down – stories that spark conversation and provoke different ways of thinking.

From Cuba to Tehran, I discover and report high impact, hopeful stories of people overcoming adversity and the power of human connection. Through the voices of compelling characters, I tell stories people have never heard before. I observe things others overlook and find the dots that connect.


I’ve found that entrepreneurs represent the essence of a society, inspiration for others and optimism for the future. That’s why for the last ten years, I’ve focused my reporting on entrepreneurs and ecosystems around the world and moderating panel discussions at startup events globally.