With so many options, we decided to filter through the noise in the only way we know how: human curation. After hearing from more than 40 entrepreneurs, these are the top nine that they suggested. Even if you are not an entrepreneur, there is a bit of something for everyone on the list:
Startup Podcast (Gimlet Media)
Startup Podcast is about as meta as it gets. It started as a mini-series about Alex Blumberg starting a business tied to creating high-quality podcasts as a company. We won’t spoil it for you, but you’ve most likely heard at least one of their shows if you enjoy podcasts. Start from the beginning on this one.
Planet Money (NPR)
Before Gimlet Media was a thing, Startup Podcast’s Alex Blumberg actually worked with NPR on podcasts like Planet Money. Because this is a bit of a crowd favorite and came highly recommended, we figured we’d just slap this at the top of the list and tell you to hit the subscribe button. It’s essentially a collection of news pieces focusing on the most relevant things happening in our economy right now.
EOFire
EOFire or Entrepreneur On Fire is an entrepreneur interview series with content being produced on a weekly basis.
Freakonomics
Another insanely popular, long-time running (perhaps the longest running) podcast that was highly suggested is Freakonomics. With 8 million downloads per month, you’ve probably already subscribed.
The Pitch
The Pitch is Shark Tank Meets Podcast. With season 2 having recently premiered, host Josh Muccio will see $1.5 million invested in the startups featured on the show.
How I Built This
Another vote for NPR’s production team. How I Built This features both founders and startups, digging into the story of how they successfully grew their business. It also highlights some of the ups and downs that entrepreneurs have faced prior to getting to where they are now.
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (Stanford)
The DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar (ETL) is a weekly seminar series on entrepreneurship that has featured professionals from some of the most prominent tech companies.
Girlboss
Bosses come in many forms, but on Girlboss Radio they specifically chat with… you guessed it, girl bosses.
The Growth Show
The Growth Show is a podcast for executives and entrepreneurs that shares stories on what it’s really like to grow a business, a movement, an idea, or a team. With 118 podcasts in the bank, some of their latest guests are Alec Baldwin, the creator of the hashtag, and Dan Pink.
Bonus: Myths and Legends
For no reason other than the fact that Myths and Legends is an incredibly entertaining and well produced podcast, we’d also highly recommend checking it out. It’s perfect for your long commutes and you can typically jump in anywhere in the series.
