Podcasts That Entrepreneurs Should Listen To | Duane Ham | Entrepreneurship
Mixergy — Learning from the best
Another great interview-style podcast is “Mixergy: where entrepreneurs reveal their secrets” hosted by Andrew Warner, a successful serial entrepreneur who interviews other successful entrepreneurs to get some business tips and tricks you can use in your own startup or career. Think of each episode as an MBA course, but without the $100,000 price tag.
If you’re an entrepreneur and are tired of being told what to do by your boss, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Alex Blumberg (former producer of “This American Life”), this show is on the Gimlet Media network. It’s about figuring out how to start and grow a startup while dealing with stressful situations, like raising money from investors or going head-to-head with big competitors.
Planet Money — The economy explained
On this podcast from NPR’s “This American Life” program, they tell stories of how the economy affects people’s lives (hint: it affects us all) and also give you a better understanding of how the economy works. You’ll learn that the economy is not as complicated as you think after listening to these personal accounts.
With multiple episodes airing per week, if you want a look into the world of a top venture-capital firm, you need to look no further than this Silicon-Valley based venture-capital firm. This podcast, hosted by Andreessen Horowitz, includes interviews with not only startup founders but also with various partners and analysts that work at the firm. There are many episodes that show you how to grow your business correctly, and also how to look into the most recent tech trends. There’s a ton of advice and helpful information given to the audience, discussing tech and culture trends that could impact your business in the future.
Recode Decode with Kara Swisher
If interviews are more your style, prominent journalist Kara Swisher is definitely a voice to listen to. Based in Silicon Valley, Swisher hosts interviews with the top tech executives, politicians, celebrities, and more. She wants to shine a light on their ideas and show that these ideas have the possibility to change the world. She uses her journalistic talents to conduct scathing one on one interviews with huge names in the tech industry. Notable interviews include Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Originally published at https://duaneham.net on February 1, 2022.