Bill Hewlett

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Bill Hewlett has been mentioned in one podcast episode on This American Life (Jul 2025). Cited as a canonical 'started in a garage' founder; the episode complicates that myth by emphasizing education, prior employment, and institutional support.

Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard; engineer at Hewlett-Packard (HP) specializing in Electrical engineering, Technology entrepreneurship, Corporate leadership.

Bill Hewlett at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJul 2025 on This American Life
RoleCo-founder of Hewlett-Packard; engineer
AffiliationHewlett-Packard (HP)

Who talks about Bill Hewlett on podcasts?

Ira Glass brought up Bill Hewlett; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on This American Life.

What is Bill Hewlett mentioned alongside?

Worked with: Dave Packard