Founders is a weekly podcast where David Senra reads a biography of an entrepreneur and extracts ideas for work. The feed lists 461 episodes since 2016 and publishes roughly weekly, typically 40 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads run 30,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying about $540 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll. Episodes cover figures such as Sam Walton and Jony Ive.
A weekly business biography show with a highly rated, business-minded audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 2,280 ratings at a 4.8 average, one of the stronger scores in its category.
- Episodes are solo-read, roughly 50 minutes, so a host-read mid-roll fits the format.
- Weekly releases since 2016 and 461 episodes show a long, consistent track record.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative
- Tone
- earnest, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website promotes its own Founders Notes, newsletter and an Ask Sage tool.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and recent titles such as '#434 Sam Walton' and '#421 Jony Ive' are business biographies.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.founderspodcast.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1141877104 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/DSLLC6297708582 |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #437 The Tycoons: Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gould & Morgan | 2026-10-13 | 54 min |
| #436 Ari Emanuel's Autobiography | 2026-10-05 | 1 h 10 min |
| #435 Mark Zuckerberg's Empire | 2026-09-28 | 41 min |
| #434 Sam Walton | 2026-09-21 | 49 min |
| #433 How Michael Bloomberg Works | 2026-09-14 | 49 min |
| #432 The Mind of Napoleon | 2026-09-05 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these…
About Founders
Founders is a weekly podcast by David Senra, who reads a biography of an entrepreneur each week and shares the ideas in it, according to the feed and the show's website. The feed lists 461 episodes since 2016, numbered up to #437, with a new episode roughly weekly, typically 40 to 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average from 2,280 ratings. Estimated downloads are 30,000 to 80,000 per episode, based on that rating count, Megaphone hosting and the top Podcast Index popularity bucket; these are estimates. No sponsors are named in the feed. The website promotes its own Founders Notes, newsletter and an Ask Sage tool.
A host-read mid-roll would cost about $540 to $2,000 per episode. It suits business books, software for founders, productivity tools and financial services. Sponsors should expect a business-minded, reading-oriented audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Founders can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Founders
How much does Founders charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $540 to $2,000 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 30,000 to 80,000. The show does not publish rates or download numbers, so confirm final terms with the host.
What is Founders about?
Founders is a weekly podcast where David Senra reads a biography of an entrepreneur and distills ideas listeners can use in their own work, per the feed. Recent episodes cover figures like Sam Walton and Jony Ive.
How do I contact Founders about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can agree on the episode, the read and the dates in one place.
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