35 Best Startup Ecosystem Podcasts

1. 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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 303Twitter 22.3K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Sep 2014 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. Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures

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Join your host, Matt Cohen, Founder & Managing Partner at Ripple Ventures for weekly conversations with leaders in the startup ecosystem discussing the truth about investing, building and running startups. tanktalks.substack.comMORE Host Matt Cohen
Producer/Network Ripple Ventures
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45Facebook 142Twitter 2.4KInstagram 675 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Origins - Inside Venture Capital, Hosted by a GP and an LP

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Hosted by a General Partner (GP) and a Limited Partner (LP), Origins dives into the venture capital ecosystem to learn how the people behind the money make decisions: How LPs choose VC funds to invest in, what drives performance in venture, the dos and don'ts of fundraising, what founders/entrepreneurs/CEOs need to do to raise a Seed, Series A and beyond, what it takes to go from emerging manager to franchise VC, and the latest private market trends and dynamics shaping the investment ecosystem. Origins is co-hosted by GP Nick Chirls and LP Beezer Clarkson.MORE Hosts Nicholas Chirls, Beezer Clarkson
Producer/Network OpenLP from Sapphire Partners
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 73Twitter 8.6K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Prime Venture Partners Podcast

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A podcast for entrepreneurs who are looking to build & grow their startups. Avoid common traps & learn uncommon strategies & tactics from makers & doers of startup ecosystem. Prime Ventures is a early-stage venture fund which focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. We share a passion for working closely with entrepreneurs and enjoy sharing their journey in a high-frequency, interactive and fun environment.Read more about us at http://primevp.inMORE Hosts Amit Somani, Sanjay Swamy, Shripati Acharya, Brij Bhushan
Producer/Network Prime Venture Partners: Early Stage VC Fund
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 2.8KTwitter 9K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. One Vision fintech fuse

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One Vision fintech fuse podcast, hosted by Theodora Lau , brings purposeful fintech innovation to spotlight. It is where impact meets innovation. One Vision is a convergence of minds that dream of a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world for future generations galvanized by innovation. The latest season, FinTech Fuse, brought to you by the powerhouse trio, Theodora Lau , Barb MacLean , and Stephanie Foster , continues the tradition of telling stories that matter...MORE Host Theodora Lau
Producer/Network Theodora Lau
Email ****@unconventionalventures.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

6. DrinksWithAVC (DWAVC)

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Grab a drink and join Vik (Green Cow Venture Capital) and Bree (Cooley) as they sit down with top venture capitalists to uncover the stories behind the spreadsheets. Each episode blends laughter, quirks, and candid conversation with practical frameworks founders can use to build, grow, and fundraise more successfully. If you're a startup founder, VC, or LP, this show helps you get to know the people you may be partnering with for the next 7 10 years...MORE Hosts Bree Hanson, Vikram Lakhwara
Producer/Network Bree Hanson & Vikram Lakhwara
Email ****@burklandassociates.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 62 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Fireside with a VC

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Andrew Romans, General Partner of 7BC Venture Capital, 3x author, and university professor, talks to VCs, founders and other VC-startup ecosystem players about all things venture capital, startups, entrepreneurship, technology, CVC, and big corporate tech titans.MORE Host Andrew Romans
Producer/Network Andrew Romans
Email ****@7bc.vc
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 14Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Open the Pod Bay Doors

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There is a lot of activity in the Australian startup ecosystem. Ideas, talent, and money are all flowing into this sector at an unprecedented rate. This weekly podcast brings in-depth interviews with the best people making the biggest difference.It's brought to you by Ian Gardiner and Phaedon Stough, technology entrepreneurs helping to grow the startup sector in Australia and New Zealand. Ian and Phaedon co-founded Innovation Bay with a clear mission to help technology entrepreneurs succeed.MORE Hosts Ian Gardiner, Phaedon Stough
Producer/Network Innovation Bay
Email ****@innovationbay.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 57Facebook 736Twitter 8.5KInstagram 344 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. LatamList Espresso

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Latin America's entrepreneurs are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, yet there is only minimal English language coverage of the region's booming startup ecosystem. As a result, we've brought together all the news from Latin America in an even more accessible format.LatamList Espresso is your weekly shot of news on the latest startup, venture capital, and tech news in Latin America...MORE Host Araceli Dominguez
Producer/Network Podcasts LatamList
Email ****@magmapartners.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 420Twitter 3.9K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

10. Disrupt Podcast

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Podcast on all the happenings in Africa's tech startup ecosystem put together by the team at Disrupt Africa.
Hosts Tom Jackson, Gabriella Mulligan
Producer/Network Disrupt Africa
Email ****@disrupt-africa.com
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Apple Reviews 6Facebook 6.8KTwitter 52.1K Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Established Podcast

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The Established Podcast continues to raise the bar for innovators and founders while expanding its lens to include the builders, investors, and changemakers shaping what's next. Each episode shines a light on standout startups, ideas, and trends from the Established network and beyond, uncovering the stories and lessons behind how remarkable people and companies become established.MORE Hosts Frank Gruber, Lori Thiel, Rich Maloy, Jen Consalvo
Producer/Network Established
Email ****@est.us
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 622Twitter 2.2KInstagram 816 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Voice of FinTech®

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Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.
Hosts Rudolf Falat, Dorra Mahbouli
Producer/Network Rudolf Falat
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 208Twitter 553Instagram 403 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

13. Not-So-Common Common Sense

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We welcome you to the Exitfund Podcast. Through this podcast series, we explore everything associated with building and growing companies. You will learn to avoid common investment pitfalls, uncommon strategies, and tips from the makers of the startup ecosystem. The podcast episodes belong to three clusters: startups stories, controversial topics of discussion, and conversations with guests. Every episode is a deep dive into gathering insights and gaining knowledge, giving you valuable takeaways for your startup journey. Tune in and learn something new every week!MORE Producer/Network Exitfund
Email ****@exitfund.com
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Facebook 260Twitter 3.7KInstagram 71.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Startup Operator

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The best-curated wisdom from founders, operators, & investors on executing at startups | Hosted by Roshan Cariappa | Head down, execute hard. ?Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to  enjoy content by some of India's top audio ****@ideabrews.comAndroid | AppleMORE Host Roshan Cariappa
Producer/Network Startup Operator
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Startup Sensations

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Welcome to The Startup Sensations Podcast, the weekly transatlantic business podcast that takes you on a journey into the world of startups from Both Sides of The Pond. Join us as we explore the stories, strategies, and successes from the most innovative startup founders, industry experts and active investors in North America, the UK and from around the world.The show is hosted from the UK by Bulent Osman, exited tech founder, and from the US by Shelley Bays, founder of three international advisory firms. From Silicon Valley to London's tech scene, they will bring you interviews with inspiring founders, investors and experts who are making waves in the startup world...MORE Producer/Network Bulent Osman & Shelley Bays
Email ****@startupsensations.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Startup Ecosystem Podcast

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The Global Startup Ecosystem Podcast by StartupBlink presents major and upcoming startup ecosystems around the world. We will interview startup ecosystem developers who will share their knowledge and best practices on how they are helping their startup ecosystem grow. We will also discuss major trends affecting urban innovation and economic development of cities and countries...MORE Producer/Network Startupblink
Email ****@startupblink.com
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 5.3KTwitter 6.9K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Startup Tri-Valley Podcast

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The Startup Tri-Valley Podcast, hosted by i-GATE Innovation Hub  Executive Director Yolanda Fintschenko, PhD, and other co-hosts from the Tri-Valley Startup Ecosystem, features in-depth conversations with the leaders making the Bay Area's Tri-Valley region the go-to ecosystem for science-based startups. Listeners can expect to hear from local founders, investors, and other domain experts whose insight can help science-based companies go from startup to scale.MORE Hosts Brandon Cardwell, Yolanda Fintschenko
Producer/Network Startup Tri-Valley
Email ****@foundertraction.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 67Twitter 101Instagram 233 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Monthly Blend

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The Monthly Blend Podcast is a monthly podcast for people vested in the DMV startup ecosystem. Each show will be a perfect combination of inspiring guests (who will highlight and discuss their experiences, lessons learned, and vision for the region), research-driven discussions on the different facets of the ecosystem designed to educate and challenge thinking, and opportunities to drive collaboration among a broad spectrum of participants in the DMV startup community.MORE Hosts Tien Wong, Anthony Millin
Producer/Network Anthony Millin and Tien Wong
Email ****@next.law
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Indian Silicon Valley with Jivraj Singh Sachar

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The Indian Silicon Valley Podcast is a series of intricate conversations with Founders, Investors and Domain Experts from India's flourishing startup ecosystem, with the hope to decode the learnings from building legendary institutions. The mission of this Podcast is to democratise the knowledge to building a truly spectacular Company!Stay Tuned for an Episode each Sunday as your Host - Jivraj Singh Sachar brings to your some phenomenal conversations!Feel Free to Reach Out - ****@gmail.comHttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jivrajsinghsacharHttps://twitter...MORE Host Jivraj Singh Sachar
Producer/Network Jivraj Singh Sachar
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Twitter 3.5K Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Moonshot

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Moonshot profiles innovative entrepreneurs from India, Southeast Asia and beyond, who dare to dream big, make an impact and accelerate change. This podcast shares actionable insights on how to start and scale enduring companies from founders and thought leaders who are helping shape the region's startup ecosystem.MORE Producer/Network Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India & SEA)
Email ****@peakxv.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 2.9KTwitter 96.4KInstagram 13.7K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Startup Legends

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We interview startup rockstars and legends:Entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators, ecosystem leaders, consultants, and coaches. We talk everything startups, entrepreneurship, innovation and moreWe have a big passion around bringing more diversity, impact and inclusion in the startup and venture capital space.MORE Host Ashley Martis
Producer/Network Ashley Martis
Email ****@startupfuel.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 112Twitter 3.6KInstagram 753 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. The Dig Down

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Conversations with Startup Ecosystem Players in Africa.
Host Luke Naude
Producer/Network Luke Naude-Lorentz
Email ****@gmail.com
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Twitter 25Instagram 76 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. The VCpreneur: Startups | Venture Capital | Entrepreneurship | Fundraising

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The VCpreneur podcast provides a unique perspective of the startup world, through the lens of Venture Capitalists (VCs) and Entrepreneurs.The podcast features successful VCs and Entrepreneurs discussing the art & science of building products, scaling startups, fundraising and investing in a venture. Listen in to learn from individuals who have been there, done that and made a dent in the venture universe.You can visit thevcpreneur.com and follow us on Twitter @thevcpreneur_ & Instagram @thevcpreneur for more episodes and interesting insights on the startup ecosystem.MORE Host Digjay Patel
Producer/Network Digjay Patel
Email ****@thevcpreneur.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 211Instagram 361 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Japan's Venture Leaders

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Conversations with promising/leading startup personalities driving Japan's Startup Ecosystem led by host Kento.Check it out if you want to learn about all things Founders, VC, Open Innovation and more!MORE Host Kento Akiyama
Producer/Network Kento Akiyama
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Twitter 20Instagram 1K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 375Twitter 858 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. The Startup Studios Podcast

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Welcome to the StartupStudios.co Podcast, featuring people who build startups! Every Tuesday at 10am, your co-hosts Raj and Saif publish a new episode featuring unique founders, advisors, investors, specialists, fractional executives, and ecosystem resources who work with early-stage companies every day. We highlight the person, their background, failures, and successes while building companies in an unfiltered space. Our intention is to showcase their experience & problem-solving skills for Founders and their core teams.MORE Hosts Raja Mawad, Saif Akhtar
Producer/Network Startup Studios
Email ****@startupstudios.co
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 218Instagram 53 Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

27. Spark! with Shereen

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The Spark! with Shereen podcast show amplifies the voices of the Middle East startup ecosystem. Join Shereen Abdulla as she interviews government officials, entrepreneurs, and investors and about technology and innovation trends. This show was recorded in 2020 and 2021. The information provided is current as of the time of recording each episode. Shereen Abdulla produces business and finance content out of Spark! Studios in Dubai.MORE Host Shereen Abdulla
Producer/Network Shereen Abdulla
Email ****@sparkwithshereen.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11Instagram 2.5K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Venturing Women

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A podcast for entrepreneurial women: founders, builders, changemakers shaping the world we live in. Women entrepreneurs, investors and startup ecosystem enablers share their stories, knowledge, fears and failures, moments of growth, and pieces of advice. With these conversations, we want to inspire more women to build their own businesses and shape the world we live in. Podcast Host: Darya Kamkalova MORE Producer/Network Darya Kamkalova
Email ****@venturingwomen.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 96Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. VC Minute

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Quick advice to help startup founders fundraise better. Founders, do you feel like you're fundraising on an uneven playing field? You are. The VC minute is here to help you level up. Venture capitalists navigate pitches and negotiate investments every day. They know the ins and outs and are up-to-date on the current funding environment. But as a founder, it may be your first foray into fundraising, and no matter how much success you've had in other areas nothing truly prepares you for the fundraising journey. The VC Minute was created to help founders close this gap...MORE Host Rich Maloy
Producer/Network Rich Maloy
Email ****@springtimeventures.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

30. Korea Startup Podcast

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Discover the secrets of the most successful startups in South Korea, an emerging ecosystem full of opportunities, where business culture plays a crucial role in growing your business.An interview space where entrepreneurs will share their experiences. From their biggest mistakes to the keys to their success.If you want to share your learnings with us, send us an email at ****@gmail.com.MORE Producer/Network Korea Startup Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. StartUps And F*Ups

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A podcast for and about African startups, recorded at Norrsken House Kigali. We speak to founders, funders, and stakeholders from across the African startup ecosystem.
Host Arnold Kwizera
Producer/Network Norrsken East Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 883Twitter 8.3KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Conversations over Coffee with Kickstart Ventures

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Conversations over Coffee is a podcast produced by Kickstart Ventures, a Southeast Asian Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firm based in the Philippines. The podcast features founders, investors, and other Philippine startup ecosystem players who talk about their personal journey and discuss what scaling and growth for startups look like across a variety of industries in the Philippines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Kickstart Ventures
Email ****@kickstart.ph
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Facebook 21.1KTwitter 2.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Startup Universe Talks

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In this podcast series, you will hear from startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and major stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. We will be discussing the state of the startup field, what advice they have for others looking to establish themselves in the startup ecosystem around the globe and the challenges and successes of their career. If you are looking for insight into the startup world, guidance from the veterans or if you're just passionate about startups, this is the series for you!MORE Producer/Network Startup Universe
Email ****@thestartupuniverse.org
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Facebook 2.2KTwitter 869Instagram 1.8K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact