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Growth · March 10, 2020

Startups for the Rest of Us

The longest-running podcast for non-venture track startups

Startups for the Rest of Us launched on March 10, 2020 with 293 votes, #43 of 4,417 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

In plain words

Startups for the Rest of Us is a podcast for self-funded entrepreneurs that has been running since 2010 with nearly 500 episodes. It features stories and insights from founders building companies without venture capital, covering topics like marketing and startup lessons. The show focuses on the non-venture track path to building a business, offering perspectives distinct from typical startup podcasts aimed at venture-backed companies.

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From the sources

Celebrating 10 years (and almost 500 episodes), Startups for the Rest of Us has been a mainstay for self-funded startup founders since 2010. Filled with gripping stories and unique insights, it's a startup podcast unlike any you've heard.

The startup podcast with more than 750 episodes to help you launch and grow. 16 million+ downloads. 1000+ five-star reviews.

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