Phil Knight
Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Founder of Nike who is frequently referenced in podcasts discussing entrepreneurship, business scaling, and sports investment. His autobiography "Shoe Dog" is cited as a key business case study, and his substantial financial backing of University of Oregon athletics is discussed as a model for celebrity investor involvement in collegiate sports. Podcasts also reference his early business decisions, including stock offers to athletes and calculated risk-taking that nearly bankrupted the company before its eventual success.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Intel, Starbucks, Disney, & Nike: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly 4-9-26
“Original Nike founder and 'shoe dog' whose visionary leadership is needed to revive struggling company”
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation · Mar 13, 2026
Peptides Explained: The Truth About Biohacking, Healing & Human Potential with Chris Duffin
“Nike founder whose memoir 'Shoe Dog' is referenced for illustrating how business challenges (the 'pits') become defining company stories”
Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Feb 27, 2026
Back the Blue, Local School District is Nervous and World Cup Money Concerns | 2-27-26
“Nike founder providing significant financial backing to University of Oregon athletic program”
Odd Lots · Feb 23, 2026
Alison Roman's Plan to Conquer the Tomato Sauce Market
“Nike founder whose autobiography 'Shoe Dog' is referenced as example of scaling challenges and capital requirements”
College Football Enquirer · Feb 17, 2026
Sac State goes to the MAC as conference realignment rages on
“Nike founder and billionaire whose funding of Oregon football discussed as model for celebrity investor involvement”
The a16z Show · Feb 11, 2026
How Magic Johnson Built a Billion-Dollar Portfolio in 30 Years
“Nike founder who offered Magic stock instead of cash in 1979 deal”
The Model Health Show · Feb 11, 2026
4 Powerful Ways to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence, Overcome Self-Doubt, & Fuel Bigger Success - With Dr. Shadé Zahrai
“Nike founder who credited Tinker Hatfield with saving the company in the 1980s”
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering Collective · Feb 5, 2026
KHC 176 - Chris Dudley
“Nike founder; Dudley clarifies he only contributed 4% of his 2010 campaign fundraising despite perception of major support”
The Nick Bare Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
157: 5 Traits of Highly Successful People
“Nike co-founder whose calculated risk-taking, near-bankruptcies, and athlete investments exemplify high-risk tolerance required for building great companies”
Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Jan 18, 2026
The non-technical PM’s guide to building with Cursor | Zevi Arnovitz (Meta)
“Nike founder; subject of Shoe Dog, book recommended by Zevi”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Oct 9, 2025
Tim Storey: How to Soar From Setback to Comeback | Bonus Episode
“Upcoming guest mentioned; founder of Nike, to be interviewed about going beyond initial success”