From discovering startup news and trends or hearing from founders on lessons learned, business podcasts are the way to go. Of course, the only issue is deciding which podcast to listen to! We’ve put together a list of 8 of our fave startup podcasts that are sure to inform, enlighten and inspire.
So whether you've been an avid listener of business podcasts for a long time or you’ve decided to make this the year that you wrap your ears around some insights and words of wisdom that can help get your startup exactly where you want it to be, we reckon you’ll find something of interest in our list.
Diary of a CEO
The lowdown
Hosted by entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, investor on Dragon’s Den and co-founder of social media marketing agency Social Chain, it features “some of the world's most influential people, experts and thinkers.” If you‘re short on time and can’t listen to a full episode, you can catch up on “Moments” - bite-sized sections of previous episodes.
The learnings
Everything from tips on building a successful brand to mistakes made along the way. It has a conversational style, where guests are given the time to openly share their experiences and insights.
The guests
A diverse range of guests such as Will Ahmed, founder of Whoop, the fitness monitoring app, Anne Boden, founder and CEO of Starling Bank and Michael Acton-Smith, founder of Calm, the meditation, sleep and wellness app.
Secret leaders
The lowdown
Dan Murray-Serter, award-winning entrepreneur and co-founder of braincare company Heights aims to get the inside secrets from a wide range of successful founders and business leaders.
The learning
Insights, advice and tips on how guests got where they are, with a refreshing candour about what went wrong - the mistakes they’ve made and the challenges they’ve faced. There aren’t just business lessons to be had, there are plenty of life lessons too.
The guests
An interesting and varied array of previous guests in over 230 episodes - Chris Sheldrick, What3Words Co-Founder & CEO, Louise Hill, GOHenry Co-Founder & COO and Cal Henderson, Slack Co-founder and CTO
Sifted
The lowdown
Sifted editor Amy Lewin and deputy editor Eleanor Warnock share the stories that matter, discuss the trends you should know and interview the people of note in the tech and startup scene - from the established names to the rising stars.
The learning
Keep on top of all the latest news and happenings in Europe's tech and startup sector. Be inspired and hear discussions on everything from diversity to the metaverse. Discover the startup and tech stories that others don’t cover!
The guests
A wide range of guests from Pleo CTO Meri Williams to Timmu Tõke, founder of Ready Player Me.
Founded and grounded
The lowdown
Hosts Ollie Collard & Laura Rawlings discover the real-life experiences of starting and running a startup, perfect if you’re in the early stages of building your own business or have ambitions to become your own boss.
The learning
Insights and inspiration from entrepreneurs and founders who are “only a couple of steps ahead”. The stories are relatable, you’ll hear the good and the bad and will be inspired for sure.
The guests
Lots of interesting entrepreneurs including Kelli Fairbrother, co-founder, and CEO of audiobook startup zigzag, Mikey Howe, co-founder of SaaS startup Cold Email, and Sarah Bolt, founder of health-tech startup Forth.
Let’s Talk Startups
The lowdown
Hosted by the Blazon team, this podcast aims to be filled with “inspirational stories and relatable insights”. There are discussions with the entrepreneurs behind both businesses you may already know as well as those set to be the next big thing.
The learning
Discussions on everything from finding your niche, getting investment through to building up that all-essential resilience.
The guests
An inspirational bunch of entrepreneurs including George Wade, founder of Zevero, Rob Tominey, founder of Further and Kate Scott and Vicki Godfrey, founders of DNApal.me.
Startup Start Now
The lowdown
Host Sharena Shiv chats with entrepreneurs and founders about their startup journeys. It’s the perfect choice if you’re in the mood for a little inspiration as you embark on your own entrepreneurial endeavours.
The learning
Expect to hear discussions on what inspired these entrepreneurs in the first place, the things that have gone well, the setbacks they have faced and lots of insights on what they wish they had known when they started out.
The guests
This podcast has featured a wide range of entrepreneurs including Harriet Hastings, founder and MD of Biscuiteers, Giles Harrison, co-founder of Sculpd, the home-pottery craft kit business and Dhruvin Patel, optometrist and founder of Ocushield.
How I built this
The lowdown
NPR journalist and host Guy Raz interviews inventors, founders and leaders behind some of the world’s biggest companies and brands.With over 450 episodes available, you’ve got a diverse range of founders and leaders to listen to, with each episode showcasing the stories of the people behind the brands and highlighting their innate drive, passion and resilience.
The learning
Be prepared to get insights on innovation, creativity, developing positive energy and learn how to overcome challenges and setbacks.
The guests
Hear from interesting and inspiring guests including Sara Blakely, philanthropist and founder of Spanx, Ben Chestnut, founder and former CEO of Mailchimp and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia.
Pitch Deck by Nick Telson
The lowdown
Hosted by Nick Telson, co-founder of Horseplay Ventures, this podcast covers everything from perfecting your pitch to discovering all about potential investors.
The learning
Hear startup founders pitch their businesses directly to guest angel investors and mentors and get asked questions just as they would be in a real-life pitch. Listen to chats with leading angel investors and early-stage VCs and find out what makes them tick.
The guests
An impressive array of guests including Rupa Popat, one of the UK’s most active angel investors in under-represented founders, Eamonn Carey, partner at Tera Ventures, where he focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investment, and Millen Wolde-Selassie, early-stage VC investor focusing on the consumer space at Octopus Ventures.
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