# Founders: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis

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Podcast: [Business Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-daily-480879)
Published: 2026-06-16T20:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct98s1
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Greek-born billionaire John Catsimatidis rose from working in a New York grocery store to build the Gristedes supermarket chain and a wider business empire after leaving university before graduating. Now head of the Red Apple Group, with interests spanning real estate, energy, aviation and media, he remains a prominent figure in US business and politics, regularly discussing business with President Trump, despite setbacks including a collapsed airline venture and an unsuccessful run for New York mayor. Founders - the stories of the emotions from the highs and lows of starting a successful business Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Amber Mehmood You can email the time: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: John Catsimatidis attends the Economic Club of New York in New York City, U.S., May 28, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)

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