TED Business is a weekly podcast hosted by Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School, presenting TED Talks on work, leadership and career growth, followed by a short mini-lesson. The show has 349 episodes and posts roughly every four days, with a median episode length of about 18 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), a rate range of about $90 to $630 per episode.
TED's business podcast reaches career-minded listeners with high-production, mini-lesson episodes
- Built on TED Talks, with a 4.0 average from 1,069 Apple ratings
- Weekly-scale cadence of roughly one episode every four days across 349 episodes
- Each episode ends with a host mini-lesson from a Columbia Business School professor
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- curated talk excerpts, solo monologue, interview
- Tone
- informative, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names only Instagram and LinkedIn handles and the TED website.
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Family friendly
Titles on work, careers and technology show no flagged content; the feed is not marked explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ted.com/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id470622782 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/iTunesPodcastTTBusiness |
| www.instagram.com/mnakinola/ |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Your job or your sanity? How to not lose both (w/ Guy Winch) | from Ho | 2026-10-12 | 43 min |
| Who controls your city's money? | Trinity Tran | 2026-10-05 | 37 min |
| Why countries should measure dreams and ambitions (just like GDP) | La | 2026-09-28 | 13 min |
| Growing Your Career: How to ask for more — and get it | Alex Carter | 2026-09-25 | 18 min |
| Growing Your Career: Why the best hire might not have the perfect resu | 2026-09-25 | 11 min |
| Growing Your Career: How to speak so that people want to listen | Juli | 2026-09-25 | 10 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.
Whatever your business conundrum, there’s a TED Talk for that — whether you want to learn how to land that promotion, set smart goals, undo injustice at work, or unlock the next big innovation. Every Monday, host Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School presents the most powerful and surprising ideas that illuminate the business world. After the talk, you'll get a mini-lesson from Modupe on how…
About TED Business
TED Business is a podcast hosted by Modupe Akinola of Columbia Business School. It pairs TED Talks on careers, leadership and workplace change with a mini-lesson from the host on applying the ideas, and it draws on episode titles from the show's feed and the TED podcasts page.
The show has 349 episodes and posts about every four days, with a median episode length of roughly 18 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,069 ratings with a 4.0 average, and the show is hosted on Acast under the TED name.
According to the feed and the TED website, no sponsors are named in the description or recent titles. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which points to a sponsorship rate of about $90 to $630 per host-read episode. The show suits business software, career tools and business education brands seeking a professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. TED Business can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about TED Business
How much does TED Business charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is TED Business about?
TED Business is a weekly podcast that presents TED Talks on careers, leadership and workplace challenges. Host Modupe Akinola adds a short mini-lesson after each talk to help listeners apply the ideas.
How do I contact TED Business about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked as well.
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