15 Best Midwest Startup Podcasts

1. Startups For the Rest of Us

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The original podcast for bootstrapped and mostly bootstrapped startups, this show follow the stories of founders as they start, acquire, and grow SaaS companies. Hear when they fail, struggle, succeed, and take you with them through the tumultuous life of a SaaS founder. If you like Mixergy, This Week in Startups, or SaaStr, you'll enjoy Startup for the Rest of Us.MORE Host Rob Walling
Producer/Network Rob Walling
Email ****@startupsfortherestofus.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.2KTwitter 2.5K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified

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The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
Host Nick Moran
Producer/Network Nick Moran | Angel Investor | Startup Advisor | Venture Capitalist
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 303Twitter 22.3K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Sep 2014 Get Email Contact

3. Let's Grab Coffee Podcast ☕

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Uncovering the entrepreneurial journey's of up and coming startup founders, over coffee
Host George Khalife
Producer/Network George Khalife
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 61Facebook 318Twitter 665Instagram 6.8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Startup Therapy

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The 'No BS' version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles Founders face both personally and professionally as they try to turn their idea into something that will change the world.MORE Hosts Wil Schroter, Ryan Rutan
Producer/Network Startups.com
Email ****@startups.com
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 164Facebook 16.2KTwitter 6.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Music Studio Startup: Helping music teachers thrive as entrepreneurs

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The podcast about all things business for music teachers and studio owners. Learn how to brand, market, and grow your music studio. Hear stories of creative music teachers who are taking on other cool entrepreneurial projects. Get answers to your self-employment questions from experts. Hosted by entrepreneur, business coach, and piano teacher, Andrea Miller.MORE Host Andrea Miller
Producer/Network Andrea Miller
Email ****@musicstudiostartup.com
Location Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 599Instagram 3.9K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Startup Hustle

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Startup Hustle is a podcast for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.  With the mission of telling the real story of startups and entrepreneurs, topics range from funding to failure and beyond.  If you want to start, own, or build a business then you're in the right place.   MORE Host Matt Watson
Producer/Network Startup Hustle
Email ****@startuphustle.xyz
Location Kansas City, Kansas, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 253Facebook 14.6KTwitter 597Instagram 6.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

7. The Scale Up Show

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How do you grow like a VC-backed SAAS company without taking on investors? What are the secrets that SAAS CEOs have that the rest of us don't? Do you want to create a lifestyle business, a performance business, or an empire?  How do you scale to an exit without losing your freedom?Join the host Ryan Staley every Monday and Wednesday for conversations with the brightest and best SAAS Founders, CEOs, and Entrepreneurs to crack the code on repeatable revenue growth, leadership, lifestyle freedom and mindset...MORE Host Ryan Staley
Producer/Network Ryan Staley
Email ****@whalesellingsystem.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 183Instagram 128 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Small Business and Startup Stories DSM

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Startup Stories DSM features conversations with entrepreneurs who share both their victories and failures on their paths to success. It is produced by the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Host Diana Wright
Producer/Network Greater Des Moines Partnership
Email ****@dsmpartnerhsip.com
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 18.9KTwitter 30.1KInstagram 9.1K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Bootstrapped Web

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Brian Casel (@casjam) and Jordan Gal (@jordangal) share their raw and real behind-the-scenes of their entrepreneur journeys. From bootstrapping software startups to raising money to selling and exiting businesses, to growing teams and the emotional rollercoaster that is startup life. It's all here in Brian and Jordan's weekly(ish) updates.MORE Hosts Brian Casel, Jordan Gal
Producer/Network Bootstrapped Web
Email ****@casjam.com
Location United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 96 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. 614Startups

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614Startups is the fastest growing community of startup founders and investors in Columbus, Ohio. We use media and educational events to connect startup founders with the investors and resources they need to launch and scale impactful startups. Our podcast, news feed, newsletter, and events reach the influential decision-makers that are driving the Columbus startup ecosystem forward.Join our community, engage with our content, make connections, and get involved.MORE Host Elio Harmon
Producer/Network 614Startups
Email ****@614startups.com
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 375Twitter 858 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Venture Pill

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Your weekly dose of startups and venture capital. Brandon Osian and Sam Gordon prescribe all you'll need to get into the wonderful world of venture. From fundraising news to startup deep dives, you can expect to stay up to date with the most innovative, exciting companies out there.MORE Hosts Sam Gordon, Brandon Osian
Producer/Network Sam Gordon
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Payback Time

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Introducing Payback Time, the podcast for entrepreneurs looking to build and scale their startups. Gain access to actionable tips, proven strategies, and valuable data that can help you avoid mistakes, skyrocket sales, and optimize profits. Your business breakthrough may just be an episode away!MORE Host Sean Tepper
Producer/Network Sean Tepper
Email ****@paybacktime.pro
Location United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 66Twitter 372Instagram 68 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

13. The Physician Assistant Startup Podcast

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The PA Startup Podcast is a stellar podcast for pre-PA students, current PA students, and new grads starting their careers as Physician Assistants. We offer topical episodes, interviews with practicing PAs offering practical advice about the PA profession and lifestyle, as well as listener-submitted questions and answers. Not everything is taught in school--get the real story with PA Startup and get started on your way to become a PA with PAStartup.co.MORE Hosts Chris Darst, Garner Wilson
Producer/Network Chris Darst, PA-C
Email ****@pastartup.co
Location Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 118Twitter 128Instagram 450 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact