20 of the best podcasts for startup founders
Here are 20 of the best podcasts for startup founders to listen to, offering inspiration, advice, and real-world insights on the entrepreneurial journey:
1. "How I Built This" by Guy Raz
Summary: Features interviews with the founders of successful companies, such as Airbnb and Warby Parker, who share their journeys from idea to business success.
Why Listen: Provides valuable insights into how iconic companies were built, with lessons on overcoming challenges and scaling.
2. "The Tim Ferriss Show" by Tim Ferriss
Summary: Tim interviews top performers across various industries, including entrepreneurs, offering actionable advice on productivity, mindset, and business strategies.
Why Listen: Ideal for learning hacks and strategies to improve performance as a founder.
3. "The Startup Podcast" by Alex Blumberg and Lisa Chow
Summary: Tells the story of starting a business from the perspective of the founders, including the host’s own experience launching Gimlet Media.
Why Listen: Provides an honest and personal look at the highs and lows of starting a company.
4. "The Pitch" by Josh Muccio
Summary: Real entrepreneurs pitch their startups to investors in this Shark Tank-style podcast.
Why Listen: Great for understanding the dynamics of pitching investors and learning how to refine your own pitch.
5. "Masters of Scale" by Reid Hoffman
Summary: Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, talks to entrepreneurs about how they scaled their companies and offers insights into growing a business from zero to massive success.
Why Listen: Offers invaluable advice on how to scale effectively from the founder of LinkedIn.
6. "StartUp Therapy" by Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan
Summary: A deep dive into the emotional and psychological challenges of building a startup, often not discussed openly in the startup world.
Why Listen: Great for founders who need to hear real talk about the stress and struggles they will encounter.
7. "The GaryVee Audio Experience" by Gary Vaynerchuk
Summary: Gary shares motivational speeches, interviews, and thoughts on entrepreneurship, marketing, and hustle culture.
Why Listen: Offers motivational insights on staying driven and building a brand.
8. "Smart Passive Income" by Pat Flynn
Summary: Focuses on how to build online businesses, with interviews and tips on scaling and automating.
Why Listen: For founders looking to create passive income streams or digital-first businesses.
9. "Equity" by TechCrunch
Summary: Discusses the biggest news in venture capital and the startup scene, from IPOs to funding rounds.
Why Listen: Perfect for staying up-to-date with current startup and tech trends.
10. "The Indie Hackers Podcast" by Courtland Allen
Summary: Indie Hackers shares stories of profitable businesses built by solo entrepreneurs, often without venture capital.
Why Listen: Great for bootstrapped founders who want to hear stories of entrepreneurs building successful businesses on their own terms.
11. "The Twenty Minute VC" by Harry Stebbings
Summary: Each episode features a venture capitalist or startup founder sharing advice and insights in short, digestible episodes.
Why Listen: A great way to learn what VCs are looking for, and how to get their attention.
12. "The Foundr Podcast" by Nathan Chan
Summary: Interviews with successful entrepreneurs, sharing their growth strategies and business lessons.
Why Listen: Provides actionable takeaways on how to scale and grow a startup from successful founders.
13. "StartUp School Radio" by Y Combinator
Summary: Offers tips and insights from Y Combinator’s partners and alumni on how to start and scale a company.
Why Listen: Get firsthand knowledge from one of the most respected startup accelerators in the world.
14. "My First Million" by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Summary: Discusses business ideas and how successful entrepreneurs built their companies to achieve their first million dollars in revenue.
Why Listen: For inspiration and tactical advice on starting and growing a business from idea to profitability.
15. "The Tony Robbins Podcast"
Summary: Tony Robbins interviews leaders and entrepreneurs, offering advice on business, mindset, and financial growth.
Why Listen: Motivational and practical for founders looking to grow personally and professionally.
16. "The SaaS Podcast" by Omer Khan
Summary: Focused on the SaaS (Software as a Service) industry, Omer interviews founders who have successfully built and scaled SaaS companies.
Why Listen: Ideal for founders in the SaaS space, with advice specific to product development, customer acquisition, and scaling.
17. "The B2B Growth Show"
Summary: Focuses on how to grow B2B companies, with interviews and discussions on sales, marketing, and business strategy.
Why Listen: Great for B2B founders who want to learn about scaling their sales and marketing efforts.
18. "The Top" by Nathan Latka
Summary: Nathan interviews SaaS founders about their revenue, growth strategies, and the key decisions that have driven their success.
Why Listen: Focuses on metrics and strategies that directly impact a startup’s success.
19. "Duct Tape Marketing" by John Jantsch
Summary: Discusses practical marketing strategies for small businesses and startups, helping founders to build a brand and scale.
Why Listen: Offers simple and actionable marketing advice tailored for small and early-stage companies.
20. "Founder's Journal" by Alex Lieberman
Summary: Hosted by the co-founder of Morning Brew, this podcast is a personal diary of Alex's business journey, providing daily thoughts and lessons on entrepreneurship.
Why Listen: Perfect for founders looking for bite-sized daily advice and reflections from a fellow entrepreneur.
These podcasts cover a range of topics essential for startup founders—from fundraising and scaling to marketing and mindset—giving them the insights and tools they need to succeed at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.
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