Startup Hustle
Startup Hustle is an entrepreneurship podcast covering funding, failure, AI in software work and startup growth through interviews and founder stories. With 1,000 episodes published roughly weekly, typical episodes run about 30 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Founder interviews reaching an entrepreneurial audience weekly for six years
- Over 1,000 episodes published since August 2020, with a weekly cadence.
- Guests cover funding, AI-driven change in software work and health tech.
- Apple Podcasts shows 229 ratings with a 4.5 average.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- informative, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Business and technology interviews with no explicit flags in the feed; titles cover funding, AI and health tech without sensitive content.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.startuphustle.xyz |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1323580239 |
| RSS feed | feeds.captivate.fm/startup-hustle/ |
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Building the Ramp of the Philippines: Fintech for the Underbanked | 2026-10-01 | 24 min |
| Nothing to Lose: What Really Drives Entrepreneurs | 2026-08-20 | 26 min |
| The 2026 State of IT Staffing: Trends in Hiring, AI, and Offshore | 2026-08-13 | 48 min |
| Why AI Made Software Engineers More Human | 2026-08-06 | 36 min |
| LeadershipOS Decoded: Building Teams That Run Without You in the Room | 2026-07-30 | 30 min |
| It's Not About the Code. It's About the Problem. | 2026-07-23 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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.
About Startup Hustle
Startup Hustle is an entrepreneurship podcast that covers funding, failure, startup growth and the effect of AI on software work. Its website describes it as a show for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, and episodes are largely interviews with founders, investors and operators, along with some solo discussion. The feed lists 1,000 episodes with a weekly cadence and typical episodes of 25 to 40 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 229 ratings with a 4.5 average, and the show has been listed since December 2017. Audience estimates are inferred from these signals rather than published, and are likely to be mostly business owners, founders and technology workers, primarily in the United States.
No sponsors were visible in the feed. At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625, suiting software, fintech and recruiting brands targeting founders.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Startup Hustle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Startup Hustle
How much does Startup Hustle charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $625. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published rate card.
What is Startup Hustle about?
Startup Hustle is an entrepreneurship podcast covering funding, failure, startup growth and AI in software work. Most episodes are founder and operator interviews of 25 to 40 minutes.
How do I contact Startup Hustle about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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