How Dave Sherwood is Disrupting the $10B Textbook Industry

In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood sits down with Dave Sherwood, CEO and co-founder of BibliU, to explore how he's transforming education by making textbooks more affordable and accessible. Dave shares the early missteps that led to BibliU’s pivot from a B2C to a B2B model, the complex challenges of breaking into the U.S. market, and how AI is reshaping the future of educational publishing.

Dave opens up about navigating layoffs, maintaining leadership through tough decisions, and balancing growth with profitability in a venture-backed company. He also reflects on the personal evolution required to build a company over a decade—discussing the mindset shifts, leadership coaching, and philosophical reflections that continue to shape his journey.

Join us for a candid look at the business of education, the pressures of scale, and what it takes to lead with clarity and conviction in a rapidly changing world.

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