In this podcast, we uncover the untold stories of founders who have weathered the highs and lows of raising capital. We go beyond the headlines and Techcrunch funding news articles to explore the uncharted territories of the fundraising landscape.In each episode, we'll sit down with founders from various industries who have raised venture capital to bring their visions to life. They'll open up about their personal journeys, fundraising tactics & more.If you're a founder, this podcast offers a ton of value & insights you can apply to your fundraising journey. Don't forget to hit subscribe! more

Born In Silicon Valley is a podcast that features founders' stories. Each episode highlights the journey of success, pivots, and what entrepreneurs have learned when building from the ground up. Host Jake Aaron Villarreal interviews founders, discussing their struggles, triumphs, and their progress along the way. Listeners will gain insight into leadership and the operations of a startup. This podcast is supported by Match Relevant, a company that helps startups find top talent to grow their businesses. more

Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I'll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally. more

The leading podcast on how to build a successful open source company. Learn from the founders of HashiCorp, Chronosphere, Vercel, MongoDB, DBT, mobile.dev and more! more

The 'Founder Built' podcast is a dynamic podcast hosted by Jaeden Schafer and Max Rascher that delves deep into the fascinating stories of founders, startups, artificial intelligence and business news as it intersects with our daily lives. Each episode explores a variety of entrepreneur or business topics and the latest news, offering listeners a blend of insightful analysis and engaging discussions similar to what you would hear on your favorite episode of Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, My First Million or any other business podcast. We are excited to have you along for the ride! more

'Founder's Story' by IBH Media is an engaging show that goes deep into the personal and professional journeys of some of the most inspiring individuals in the business world. Through candid and open conversations, it uncovers the stories of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and creators from various corners of the globe. This show is more than just an interview series; it's an intimate exploration of resilience, ingenuity, and the human spirit. Guests share not only their triumphs but also their struggles and failures, providing listeners with a rich tapestry of experiences and invaluable lessons about perseverance, adaptation, and success in the face of adversity. Guests include Gary V, Codie Sanchez, Rob Dyrdek, Shelley Zalis, Noah Kaga, Kate Hancock, Ryan Serhant, Kara Goldin, will.i.am, and many more! more

Championing and celebrating veteran founders through weekly conversations. Each episode features military entrepreneurs sharing their journey from service to success, uncovering real strategies for business growth, capital raising, and applying military leadership in the private sector. more

On Startup Success, we discuss what's working right now for scaling founders and investors... You'll hear interviews with founders and investors who have compelling stories to share, new trends, and conversations from thought leaders and experts who have walked the walk. Each episode will dig into a crucial area of startup success: finance, entrepreneurship, fundraising, hiring, marketing, sales, and operations to help your startup or portfolio company scale. more

Get inside the brains (and hearts) of local founders of some of the most successful business ventures in and around the nation's capital. What didn't happen? What did? What would they like a do-over on? What failures and flops led to something better than imagined? What's their next move? These candid conversations — led by entrepreneur and restaurateur Dan Simons — reveal the highs, lows and in-betweens that come with nurturing an idea and building it into a thriving enterprise. Our mission is to pay it forward to current and aspiring entrepreneurs by spotlighting the unique paths forged by founders who came before them.Brought to you by WTOP News more

A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups. more

Every founder has 1 goal: find product-market fit. We interview the world's most successful startup founders on the 0 to 1 part of their journeys. We've had the founders of Reddit, Gusto, Rappi, Glean, Cohere, Huntress, ID.me and many more. We go deep with entrepreneurs & VCs to provide detailed examples you can steal.  Our goal is to understand product-market fit better than anyone on the planet. Rated one of the world's top startup podcasts. more

Startups are hard AF, risking your time, money, and reputation — and yet you've heard the call. You're in. Now what?In the Zero to Traction podcast, we tackle the major challenges faced by first-time founders building scalable startups.Each episode provides tools, tips, stories, and mindset shifts to empower founders to overcome these obstacles to create companies that scale. zerototraction.substack.com more

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story. So tune in & be inspired by stories from their life journey! more

Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast with host Greg Head for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies--without big funding. more

Professor-turned-entrepreneur, and founder of nine companies, Jothy Rosenberg talks with business leaders and personal achievers. A companion to his book Tech Startup Toolkit, the 'Designing Successful Startups' podcast tells the stories of Jothy's guests as they took on the challenges of building a new startup. The lessons conveyed come from both things done right and things done wrong that can help listeners learn the best way to design their own startups to be successful. Along the way this show explores the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, and where grit and perseverance can get you. Be inspired by others, and push yourself along your path to success and fulfillment. more

The Founder's Sandbox, produced and sponsored by Next Act Advisors, is now in its fourth season. Hosted by NAA founder Brenda McCabe, each episode features in-depth conversations with founders of small and midsized, owner-operated companies, and operators that support the ecosystem including board of directors and service providers. Together, they explore how to build scalable, resilient, purpose-driven businesses underpinned by strong governance. You'll discover: - Inspiring origin stories and pivotal 'aha' moments - Strategies for scaling without sacrificing your company's core values - Techniques to cultivate mission-aligned, engaged teams - Tips for balancing ambitious growth with genuine fun Intro music by Daphne Willis Artwork and graphics by Whitney Otte Learn more at https://nextactadvisors.com more

The First Builders Podcast from The Council dives into the stories of those who go first—founders, funders, and early operators who helped build category-defining companies before they were household names. Hosted by General Partner Amber Illig and Partner Rachel Tsui, each episode brings a candid, practical conversation with someone who has helped shape companies before there was a playbook. more

After working for years in early-stage startups and as a journalist, here are three hard truths I've learned: 1. Success in Silicon Valley hinges on connections, hard work and luck. 2. Startups often fail because founders lack fundamental business knowledge. 3. Real, actionable advice comes from those who've actually done it. There's no such thing as 'founder DNA.' If you're willing to take on risk and invest years of your life in something that has maybe a 10% chance of paying off — less if you're a woman or person of color — you can be a startup founder. Here's why I founded Fund/Build/Scale: 1. To help founders make fewer mistakes. 2. To share successful strategies that can accelerate your go-to-market journey. 3. To inspire more people to see themselves as potential founders. There's a lot of overlooked talent out there, and we are missing out. This podcast is for anyone who's interested in learning the basic skills required to launch a startup, secure initial funding and transform an idea into a sustainable business. I'm talking to guests about everything: finding a co-founder, conducting customer discovery, recruiting early employees, developing a PLG strategy, fundraising when you're outside a major tech hub — all of it. Interested? Subscribe to Fund/Build/Scale on all major platforms and follow the podcast on LinkedIn to get articles, excerpts, transcripts and more. Fund/Build/Scale is a production of Truth and Soul Media LLC. more

Welcome to 1st10 Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of building early engineering teams. Join us as we sit down with engineers, founders, and investors to uncover the strategies, challenges, and successes behind assembling and nurturing the foundational teams that drive innovation. Whether you're a startup enthusiast, a tech leader, or an aspiring entrepreneur, our conversations provide valuable insights and practical advice on crafting the perfect engineering team from the ground up. Tune in to learn from the best and get inspired to build your own successful early-stage team. more

Founders, Investors & Operators features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who share their insights, hard-earned lessons, and strategies for success. Whether you're building a company, funding the next big idea, or leading operations at a startup, this is your go-to resource for real-world advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert perspectives. more

A podcast series from Conductive Ventures bringing you authentic conversations with tech founders, CEOs and venture capital investors. Conductive Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in capital efficient companies and unconventional founders.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A podcast for people working on startup ideas. We have 15-minute tactical episodes and occasional interviews with people who did the early things exceptionally well. We've helped launch hundreds of startups worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and these are the building blocks. 'This is, without a doubt, the best podcast for people trying to build startups out there.' 'If you aren't listening to this podcast and you're considering building a business (or you're already building one), what are you doing?' 'Must listen for first-time entrepreneurs - excellent storyteller.' more

Let's pull back the curtain on what really goes down in the Startup world. Every episode offers honest, off-the-cuff chats with founders, investors, analysts, and other Startup insiders as they share the hard-earned wisdom you can't find in a business textbook. We break down the wins, the disasters, the risky bets, and the lessons learned along the way, delivered with zero intimidation and a lot of practical takeaways. If you're building, dreaming, or just curious about how Startups actually work, you're in the right place. Ready? Set…let's get STARTed! more

Fearless Founders podcast is an audio adaptation of a live experience hosted for CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Program participants across the nation each year. CEO is an entrepreneurship program provided by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship that is transforming young people across the nation into entrepreneurial thinkers. A part of the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship's ever-present mission to develop the next generation of thought leaders and innovators, this series was born out of a passion to share valuable life stories with these high school entrepreneurs and invite them to build their network on a national level. In this podcast, you'll hear a collection of special conversations with highly, successful visionary leaders - from Olympic champions to New York Times bestselling authors - that touch on how they got there, the failures they overcame, and what they learned along the way. To learn more about the CEO Program, visit DiscoverCEO.com.  more

Each week we sit down with a different founder to talk shop. Get honest, insightful looks in to how other founders run their businesses. more

The Founder's Corner is where real founders share real stories. Each episode, we sit down with entrepreneurs, agency owners, and creative leaders to unpack the ups, downs and hard-won lessons of building a marketing firm. From scaling pains to mindset, team dynamics to strategic moves, this is the podcast where founders share their insights. If you're growing you're marketing agency and want to learn from those a few steps ahead, pull up a chair. more

It takes audacity to start a company, grit to grow it, and community to survive the ordeal. Join Inc. Executive Editor Diana Ransom and Editor-at-Large Christine Lagorio-Chafkin as they host From the Ground Up, a new podcast from Inc. that features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business. more

The TOP podcast for Founders and Co-Founders looking to take their business success to the next level. From personal development to best business practices to sales and marketing tactics, our goal is to create a community where the success of small businesses is expected, not an anomaly. What does it mean to you to be a Summit Chaser?? What is your next Summit? more

'About The Human Unicorn PodBehind every billion-dollar company is a founder who's been through the wringer-sleepless nights, impossible choices, and moments of sheer insanity. The Human Unicorn Pod takes you behind the scenes, under the hood, and deep into the stories of visionary founders building the next big thing.We don't just celebrate the wins. We uncover the raw, unfiltered realities-the good, the bad, and the outright ugly-of scaling a movement from zero to unicorn.From near-death moments to game-changing breakthroughs, we bring you the unvarnished truth straight from the people who lived it.No fluff. No PR spin. Just the real stories of founders pushing the limits of what's possible.Welcome to The Human Unicorn Pod—where billion-dollar dreams get built.' more

The ZenFounder podcast is a combination of interviews with successful entrepreneurs, conversations with experts, and honest reflections on entrepreneur life, focused on helping entrepreneurs practice better mental health. Forbes called it one of the 12 best podcasts for entrepreneurs.Host, Dr. Sherry Walling, is a clinical psychologist, coach for entrepreneurs and startups, and best-selling author. She is an expert in trauma, stress and burnout, and her research has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Traumatic Stress. She has also endured being married to a serial entrepreneur for 23 years. more

After 30 years of building startups, teams, and products, entrepreneur and media exec Jeremy Toeman is taking time to reflect — and to ask the questions that don't get answered in pitch decks or exit press releases.Founder@50 is a podcast for anyone rethinking life, work, or identity. Guests include 20-somethings just starting out to 50-somethings starting over or reflecting back.Through candid conversations with founders, creators, and builders from all walks of life, Jeremy draws on decades of experience. His career spans places like WarnerMedia, Etsy, and CBS, and this podcast is here to uncover the lessons, mistakes, and moments of reinvention that shape how we build meaningful lives.Because after years in the game, what really matters is clarity, growth, and doing work that actually lasts.Still building. Still questioning. Always learning. founderat50.substack.com more

● Founders Space taps into our global network of creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Every episode brings you incredible insights into how to reinvent your business, yourself, and your future.● Founders Space is one of the leading startup hubs in the world, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines ranked Founders Space the #1 incubator for overseas startups.● Captain Hoff (Steve Hoffman) is the podcast host and CEO of Founders Space. He's also a venture investor, serial entrepreneur, and author of several award-winning books. These include 'Make Elephants Fly' (published by Hachette), 'Surviving a Startup' (published by HarperCollins), and 'The Five Forces' (published by BenBella). more

Starting a company is thrilling, but also daunting. But what happens if you try building a company in a place where you may or may not have the community and the network to support you in your efforts? I want to ask foreign founders why they decided to take the leap and build their company in a specific location. With this podcast we are exploring ideas, listening to founder challenges, and discovering why foreign founders are the most optimistic group of people I've encountered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to 'Funds & Founders: Untold Journeys Behind Their Breakthroughs,' where we dig deep into the stories of successful Austin founders. Instead of focusing on their successes though, we dive into their journeys, particularly the struggles and obstacles they had to overcome. This weekly podcast is tailored for Austin founders navigating the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey and hosted by fellow Austinite Abhinav Sinha. Here's what to expect by tuning into Funds & Founders: 🚀 Embark on a Journey to Success Join Abhinav as he takes you behind the scenes, exploring the highs and lows of building a company. This isn't your typical success story we dive into the failures, the struggles, and those pivotal breakthrough moments that define a founder's path. 🌟 Real Conversations, Real Insights Abhinav's approach is refreshingly different. Rather than dwelling on success, he crafts casual conversations that unravel the untold stories. Identify the setbacks that helped them grow, the lessons learned from failures, and the breakthrough moments that fueled these founders. 🤔 Why Didn't They Quit? Learn and Apply. At the heart of each episode, Abhinav delves into the 'why' behind the perseverance. Why didn't they throw in the towel during tough times? And, most importantly, how can you apply their insights to your own journey? Get ready to be inspired and equipped with practical takeaways for your entrepreneurial adventure. 🤝 Decoding Venture Capital Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of Austin's venture capitalists? Abhinav sits down with local VCs to decode their criteria for investing in early-stage companies. Gain valuable insights into the world of venture capital, understand what investors look for, and appreciate the vital factor of founder-investor compatibility. 🎙️ Meet Your Host, Abhinav Sinha: Abhinav's soft-spoken yet inquisitive style creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing guests to share their authentic stories. His genuine curiosity and insightful questions make each episode a captivating journey into the minds of Austin's most successful founders. If you're a budding Austin entrepreneur seeking the inspiration and insight needed for building a successful company, 'Funds & Founders' is your go-to podcast. [CLAIM:8VIR6FKG] more

Pivotal early lessons of today's best startups.Welcome to the focal podcast where we go deep with some of today's best founders and operators on ONE crucial lessons from their early days. This podcast is not the usual 'highlight reel' startup podcast that goes one inch deep across 20 topics. Rather, we ask the questions you'd ask if you were sitting across from them. No fluff, just the real, actionable insights you'd get if these founders were mentoring you 1on1.We cover topics including:- What worked and why.- Costly mistakes and how they fixed them.- Frameworks that truly made a difference.- Tactics to move faster.- What they wish they'd known sooner.- And much more!'Only a fool learns from their own mistakes. The wise learn from the mistakes of others.' more

Welcome to Founder's Quest, a podcast about different individual's journey of founding a game studio.Our conversations are focused on the founder's journey for startup game studios, learning more about what it took for different folks to make the jump into their own company and what they've learned along the way. We'll end up talking to founders at all different stages of their journey, what advice they'd have for others going on that path, and how they support themselves along the way. more

A weekly podcast featuring in-depth discussions with founders and leaders of the world's most innovative companies. Each episode focuses on a different guest, exploring their unique journey to success and the lessons they have learned along the way.Hosted by tech entrepreneur Albi Zhulali, Founders Room delves into the strategies and mindset behind successful startups, offering valuable insights and inspiration to listeners looking to build their own businesses or advance their careers.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Founders Room has something to offer. more

This podcast is for the tech entrepreneur. We highlight the journeys of inspiring underrepresented tech founder and share strategic insights on how to move from idea to traction and beyond. Wealth generation, freedom, and tech leadership are all par for the course in our discussions. more

Discussions on startups and investing.

The Product Science Podcast is for startup founders and product leaders building high-growth products, teams, and companies. Listen in on real conversations with the people who have tried it and aren't afraid to share the lessons they've learned (and the mistakes they've made) along the way. more

A podcast with a fresh perspective on the stages of building a SaaS business

Unfiltered Founders is a raw, real, and refreshing podcast for anyone ready to break free from the corporate grind and embrace the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Hosted by Darren Penquite and Andy Baker—two former corporate professionals turned business owners—this show dives deep into the highs, lows, and everything in between of starting and scaling a business. Each episode features candid conversations about the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship: the wins, the losses, the sleepless nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're just considering taking the leap or you're a seasoned business owner looking for perspective, encouragement, or the next big idea, Unfiltered Founders delivers honest insights and practical advice—with a dash of humor and a whole lot of heart. Tune in for stories that inspire, advice you can actually use, and the kind of support every founder needs but rarely finds. more

A podcast by and for entrepreneurs. We talk with founders and innovators about the shit they're going through and how they deal with the reality of building a business. Hear an honest take inside the minds of entrepreneurs and artists on what they are currently going through.Entrepreneurship doesn't mean we all are going to be unicorns // Let's go.Entrepreneush*t is a podcast by Broken Unicorns Media. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entrepreneurshit/support more

Here at the Founders Only Podcast, we uncover the pivotal triumphs and trials in the stories of great founders, delivering actionable advice on how to be the leader of the pack. It's not just a podcast; it's like catching up with friends who happen to be incredible entrepreneurs. Tune in, soak up the wisdom, and boss up with the Founders Only Podcast.Picture this: every other Wednesday, we're dropping an episode from our six-episode season, giving you a front-row seat to Mia's masterclass on leadership, overcoming growth challenges, and scaling your business. more

The Zero Prime Podcast with Pete Soderling explores the early stories of top startups as seen through the eyes of their engineer-founders. In each episode we uncover insights on what it takes to start a company as an engineer in the words of the founders themselves. From the most cutting edge infrastructure companies to the newest trends in developer tooling, we introduce you to the engineer-founder personalities behind the up and coming software startups that you can't afford to ignore. more

The Startup Science Podcast, hosted by Gregory Shepard, and produced by ForbesBooks, focuses on conversations in the cross-section of foundership and investing and features best-selling authors like Oren Klaff (Pitch Anything & Flip the Script), David Allen (Getting Things Done), and David Covey COO of FranklinCovey and author of Trap Tales: Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success. Investing giants like Tim Draper, Leaders like NBA Coach Phill Weber, and newly exited founders like you. With a focus on the common mistakes founders make, perspectives from investors, and founder's tools, tips, and tactics. Conversations are real, honest, and unfiltered to expose the realities of early-stage while encouraging entrepreneurship with motivational stories and optimistic viewpoints. more

The Decibel Podcast brings together founders from diverse backgrounds to share their personal journeys, words of wisdom, and lessons learned from the earliest years of their now successful startups. Creating something out of nothing is always a hard and messy process, and we demystify the most thrilling and challenging phase of every startup's life: the very beginning.Hosted by Jon Sakoda, Founding Partner of Decibel, we go deep on how every founder survives the moments of crisis that kill others, overcomes personal challenges and adversity, and ultimately finds their way through the twists and turns on the winding road of a startup's journey. Along the way, we debunk conventional wisdom about the VC and tech industry for first time founders. This podcast is produced by Decibel, an independent venture capital firm created in partnership with Cisco to push the conventional boundaries of early stage investing. Decibel combines the speed, agility, and independent risk-taking traditionally found in the top Silicon Valley venture firms, while offering differentiated access to the scale, entrepreneurial talent, and deep customer relationships found in one of the largest tech companies in the world. We invest in software startups at the earliest stage - visit www.decibel.vc to sign up for our newsletter, view more content, and learn more about our portfolio. more

Building with AI but not sure where to start? You're in the right feed.Founders AI is the podcast for founders building ambitious things with artificial intelligence.We're Centaur Lab, a NY-based AI Venture Studio and your virtual tech-cofounder. We've helped launch and scale startups worth billions—and now, we're sharing the playbook.Whether you're pre-MVP or deep in product-market chaos, Founders AI helps you go from 'I've got an idea…' to 'We're shipping next week.'This is the AI podcast that talks with founders.Let's build smarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more