11 Best Podcasts Featuring Startup Founder Interviews
Last Updated: By TRUiC Team
Podcasts are ideal for listening on the go. So, if you're in the startup space yourself or looking for the next big thing to invest in, you can easily access information about the top startups by listening to founder interviews.
Founder podcast interviews might just be the newest version of an elevator pitch. Whether you're a founder, an investor, or simply looking for inspiration, we've put together a list of the hottest podcasts in the space right now.
Also Recommended: Check out our list of the Best Startup Podcasts Every Founder Should Listen to.
Best Startup Podcasts to Listen to in 2024
We think that great startup founder podcast interviews should be engaging, insightful, and easy to listen to. These are the best ones we've found this year.
1. Startup Savant
Startup Savant is a podcast produced by award-winning media company, The Really Useful Information Company (TRUiC). The podcast features motivating interviews with the founders of startups who are disrupting a wide range of industries. Startup Savant delivers entrepreneurial insights and stories as well as expert industry advice.
Best For:
- Early-stage startup founders
- Anyone interested in the startup space
2. The Founder Hour
In weekly episodes, The Founder Hour hosts, Pat and Posh, sit down with some amazing entrepreneurs, creators, and startup founders to discover the secrets behind some of the world’s most promising up-and-coming startups. By documenting these founders' stories, the hosts say they hope to inspire their listeners to take action on their own ideas.
Best For:
- Anyone with an interest in startups
- Startup "wantrepreneurs" seeking inspiration
3. Food Founders Interviews
This UK-based podcast by food and drink industry startup, Froghop, focuses on telling the stories behind food space startups. The Food Founders podcast provides foodies with advice and experiences from inspirational people who have started and managed to scale a food or drink business.
Best for:
- Foodies and those working in the food industry
- Food industry startup founders
4. Stairway to CEO
Entrepreneur Lee Greene hosts the Stairway to CEO podcast, which features lesser-told stories from founders and CEOs. Greene drills down into what it took for her guests to start and get their businesses off the ground, with sometimes surprising answers.
Best For:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Startup fans
5. Work in Fintech
If you're interested in the fintech startup space (as so many are today), the Interviews With Leaders in Fintech podcast, produced by, Work in Fintech is a must-listen. Fintech founder Matt Cheung hosts the show and gains insights from his guests around what fintech is, how anyone can get into the space, and what it takes to make your mark in this fast-growing industry.
Best For:
- Fintech aficionados
- Aspiring fintech startup founders
6. Adventure Capital by Wefunder
The Adventure Capital podcast, presented by the crowdfunding startup investment site, Wefunder, focuses on telling the stories of startups who were funded through their platform, highlighting the real-world benefits of crowdfunding in the startup space.
Best For:
- Crowdfunding investment enthusiasts
- Startup enthusiasts
7. Freshmen Founders
Everybody loves a Facebook-like college founder story, right? The Freshmen Founders podcast focuses on interviews and insights around business at a high level, and it's perfect for those just starting out in business or planning their big breakthrough into a market. Hosts Makenzie and Channing deliver the anecdotes, lessons, and resources they've gathered to ease you into the world of startups.
Best For:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- New business owners
8. CoinGecko Podcast
The CoinGecko Podcast features interviews with startup founders in the cryptocurrency space. This exploding industry is constantly seeing newcomers, but what does it take to really stand out from the crowd? The Gecko has the insights, answers, and solutions you need to start your own crypto startup.
Best For:
- Cryptocurrency fans
- Startup founders in the crypto space
9. BioBoss
If your interest lies in biopharma, then the BioBoss podcast is a must-listen. Host John Simboli of Wyant Simboli asks CEOs and founders in biopharma what drives them, how they keep going in such an intense industry, and how they got started.
Best For:
- Biopharma buffs
- Startup founders in the biopharma space
10. Doing Business With Matt Hartman
Startup builder turned venture capital investor Matt Hartman talks to non-VC-backed startup founders on his podcast Doing Business With Matt Hartman. Most of the founders Hartman interviews have gone from a business plan to a funded business within days of launching their startup.
Best For:
- Non-venture capital fans
- Startup enthusiasts
11. HALO Talks — Elevating Wellness
Focusing on the Health, Active Lifestyle, and Wellness (HALO) space, the HALO Talks podcast is hosted by Peter Moore and features startup founders in this industry. The podcast covers a wide range of niches, including franchises, HALO tech, and products and services.
Best For:
- Health and wellness enthusiasts
- HALO startup founders
