13 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
Email ****@startupsfortherestofus.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Derrick Reimer, Einar Vollset +9 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.3KTwitter 2.5KInstagram 74 Avg Length 33 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Steve Blank, Natalie Dillon +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 308Twitter 22.3K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2014 Get Email Contact

3. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Connie Lund, Willis Jackson +26 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 278Facebook 14.4KTwitter 597Instagram 6.8K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2017 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 209 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

5. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Wendell Dallas, Varvara Alva
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 65 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Lay of The Land

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Telling the stories of entrepreneurship and builders in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Every Thursday, Jeffrey Stern helps map the Cleveland/NEO business ecosystem by talking to founders, investors, and community builders to learn what makes Cleveland/NEO special.more Producer/Network Jeffrey Stern
Email ****@layoftheland.fm
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Chris Heivly, Ken Sobel +23 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37Twitter 392 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Built in Ohio

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Welcome to Built in Ohio - an Ohio tech podcast. We talk with, and about, the people, companies and ideas building the future. From startup founders building the next unicorn to someone leading innovation at a Fortune 500 company. Experts in emerging technologies or people creating the cities of the tomorrow. In each episode we talk with innovators and creators to learn what they're working on and how they're doing it. The one thing they all have one thing in common is they're building in Ohio...more Host Chris Berry
Producer/Network Built in Ohio
Email ****@ohiox.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Anthony Gillespie, Lorne Novick +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Advantaged: An Alloy Partners Podcast

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On Advantaged, we interview corporate innovators, founders, and investors all around venture building and startupcorporate partnerships. We are telling the stories of how corporates and startups win together. We explore the concept of 'advantaged': how startups can be disproportionately advantaged when they are co-created with corporations — and how corporations can solve some of the world's hardest problems through startup creation in the venture studio model.more Host Drew Beechler
Producer/Network Alloy Partners
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Brian Hartmann, Todd Thomas +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Startup Wisconsin Podcast

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Discover the untold stories of innovation across Wisconsin's growing tech startup ecosystem. From Madison to Milwaukee and everywhere in between, we go behind the scenes with the founders, investors, and community builders shaping Wisconsin's entrepreneurial future.Each episode features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs who are leveraging Wisconsin's unique advantages to build sustainable, impactful companies across industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture...more Email ****@startupwi.org
Recent Guests Michael Ceely, Ben Camp +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 49Instagram 4.5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Michigan VCtalk

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Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series (launched in 2020) developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem. Hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.more Host Ara Topouzian
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Recent Guest James Feagin
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11. Startup To Scale

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Startup To Scale is your resource for growing your food, beverage, and CPG company from a young company to a successful business.
Host Jordan Buckner
Producer/Network Foodbevy
Email ****@foodbevy.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Matt Goldbloom, Abby Richards +17 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Chicago Techies Podcast

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In each episode of the Chicago Techies Podcast, we will explore the captivating stories and journeys of the brilliant minds driving the technological landscape of Chicago. From seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders to rising stars and innovative thinkers, we will uncover the triumphs, challenges, and unique experiences that have shaped their paths.more Host Cecilia Fischer Benitez
Producer/Network Cecilia Fischer-Benitez
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Maria Huertas, Kyla Williams-Tate +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 47Twitter 98Instagram 185 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. The O.H.I.O. Fund Report

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The O.H.I.O. Fund Report℠ — a podcast dedicated to elevating Ohio's collective ambition by highlighting the most compelling stories of innovation and growth throughout the state. Each episode carries the industrious DNA of Ohio, exploring the state's economic renaissance across advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, biotech, healthcare, energy, data centers & AI, consumer goods, and logistics advancements.more Producer/Network The O.H.I.O. Fund
Email ****@theohiofund.com
Recent Guests Michael Waxman, Tory Waxman +10 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact