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Built With Purpose

Welcome to Built With Purpose

Built With Purpose shares thoughtful conversations with the people who design, build, and improve the world around us. Hosted by Chris Fay, the show blends experience from commercial construction and tech leadership to explore how values, systems, and steady execution create enduring companies.

Recent Episodes

From Immigrating with $1,000 to Building Enduring Brands: The Mindset That Built It All | Raj Alva
April 14, 2026

From Immigrating with $1,000 to Building Enduring Brands: The Mindset That Built It All | Raj Alva

Raj Alva’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and purpose. After immigrating to the U.S. with his family, Raj quickly learned the value of opportunity—and made a decision early on that he wouldn’t waste it. In this epis...
Embracing Fear & Change in the World of AI: Why Growth Requires Getting Uncomfortable | Between the
April 7, 2026

Embracing Fear & Change in the World of AI: Why Growth Requires Getting Uncomfortable | Between the

In this episode of Built With Purpose: Between the Builds , Chris Fay reflects on his recent experience integrating AI into his workflow—and what it reveals about fear, change, and personal growth. As technology continues to ...
Working With AI: The Skill That Will Define the Next Decade of Leaders
March 31, 2026

Working With AI: The Skill That Will Define the Next Decade of Leaders

In this episode of Built With Purpose , Chris Fay takes a different approach—bringing his AI assistant “Abby” into the conversation to explore how artificial intelligence is actually being used inside real businesses today. F...
Scaling Without Sacrifice: The Leadership Lesson Most CEOs Miss | Between the Builds
March 24, 2026

Scaling Without Sacrifice: The Leadership Lesson Most CEOs Miss | Between the Builds

In this episode of Built With Purpose: Between the Builds , Chris Fay reflects on one of the biggest questions leaders face: Can you build something big without sacrificing what matters most? After a powerful conversation wit...
From Bankrupt Company to $9B Business: The Growth Story of Novolex with Stan Bikulege
March 17, 2026

From Bankrupt Company to $9B Business: The Growth Story of Novolex with Stan Bikulege

Stan Bikulege joins Chris Fay to share the leadership philosophy behind building one of the largest packaging manufacturers in the world. Stan reflects on how family values, humility, and discipline shaped his journey from a ...
Why Fundamentals Still Win in Leadership, Sales, and Business | Between the Builds
March 10, 2026

Why Fundamentals Still Win in Leadership, Sales, and Business | Between the Builds

In this episode of Built With Purpose — Between the Builds, Chris Fay reflects on a simple but powerful idea: success in business almost always comes back to the fundamentals. Using a conversation about lacrosse as a starting...

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