Podcasts are a popular way to learn about tech industry news, best practices, and case studies from the fastest growing tech companies.  

Listening to business podcasts has countless benefits. Not only is it an effective way to gain knowledge on-the-go, but it’s also a great way to stay up-to-date on the latest trends for building a great software company.

What makes a good business podcast? 

Great podcasts are both informative and entertaining. Podcast hosts are typically great interviewers and are able to break down complex topics into actionable takeaways. Guests on the show are typically experts in their field, and they’re able to share their unique perspectives and learnings. Of course, high-quality audio production also makes for a great listening experience.

While there are many benefits to listening to business podcasts, it’s important to choose the right one that matches your interests and career goals. 

22 of the Best Business Podcasts for Executives

This curated list of some of the best business podcasts can help you discover new insights, learn from experts in the field, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of technology.

From HBR’s IdeaCast to How I Built This, here are some of the favorite business podcasts of executives at fast growing tech companies—and why they keep listening.

The All-In Podcast

The All-In Podcast would have to be my favorite business podcast. They’ve intentionally taken a unique approach to building an audience and podcasting (zero ads), which leads to them having a pretty open and honest conversation around current events in the tech and startup world.

Drew Beechler, CEO at Holder

My favorite podcast is All-In. The four hosts are wicked smart and are pragmatic venture capitalists. I had the pleasure to work directly with Chamath Palihapitiya during the dot.com era, and it has been great to see how he has grown over the years.

Jim Kinney, President & CEO at Kinney Group

Finding Mastery

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais, because that to me is what leadership is all about, helping others find their maximum potential (mastery) self-included. Each episode features inspiring stories from the world’s best athletes, brilliant business minds, musicians, and artists changing our perspectives on what’s possible within ourselves. It helps listeners connect to their potential and pursue their very best self.

Parrish Snyder, CSO at OneCause

HBR IdeaCast and Work Life with Adam Grant

Not surprisingly, I listen to a LOT of podcasts. And our customers all have some exceptional shows. But my favorites right now are HBR’s IdeaCast and Work Life with Adam Grant. They are informative and inspirational and I always come away from the episodes with fresh ideas and new energy.

Lindsay Tjepkema, CEO & Co-Founder at Casted

Dream Big with Bob Goff and Friends

I love the way Bob Goff inspires me and others to live with an abundant mindset. So often in business and life, it is easy to let fear drive decision making. The Dream Big podcast helps me keep a hope-filled outlook – focused on opportunities for growth.

Doug Booth, CEO at Multiply Technology

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Everyone likes to talk business theory and philosophy but Craig gives actionable items that a leader can implement and see immediate results.

Jon Schwander, CFO at Boardable

Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown  

One of my favorite business podcasts is Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton. I think the interviews are really engaging and vulnerable, and it’s so helpful to learn from entrepreneurs with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. I appreciate that the show isn’t always a guest interview—sometimes Arlan just turns on the mic and hits record, and those episodes are great. I always learn something new when I listen to Arlan’s podcast.

Another favorite of mine is Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. I so appreciate the vulnerability in the interviews and the variety of perspectives shared on the show. I always come away with a new idea and a sense of steadiness in my own work and leadership after listening to Dare to Lead.

Meg Yothment, Head of Community Operations at Powderkeg 

Get IN.

I may be biased… but Get IN. is my favorite business podcast. Every week we are uncovering the untold stories in the lives of leaders across the Hoosier state. These leaders are making a huge impact in our local community and their stories are not only inspiring but also actionable. If you want to plug in to the untapped potential in Indiana I strongly recommend Get IN. Plus the hosts are pretty cool if I say so myself.

Nate Spangle, Head of Community at Powderkeg

Freakonomics

The Freakonomics podcast is one of my favorite business podcasts because I find it fascinating and useful to learn how other industries operate. Economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner host the podcast, and each episode covers a different topic in business or economics.

I like that the hosts are very down-to-earth and approach complex topics in a way that is easy to understand. I also appreciate that they often interview experts in various fields, which gives me a broader understanding of how different industries work. Overall, the Freakonomics podcast is a great resource for anyone interested in business and economics.

Michael Alexis, CEO, swag.org

The Small Business Revolution

I love The Small Business Revolution because each episode is uniquely illuminating. Some episodes are Q&A with small business owners, and others are interviews with thought leaders. I also love that small business owners who understand the struggles that we face host the show. They always have great insights and tips that I can apply to my own business. If you’re looking for a great business podcast, I highly recommend giving this one a listen!

Matthew Ramirez, CEO, Rephrasely

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur 

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur from Josh Elledge is a great podcast. Each episode is quick and consumable, with guests sharing not only their expertise but their stories and their hearts. If you’re looking for quick ideas on topics like scaling, leadership, funding, marketing, or sales, The Thoughtful Entrepreneur is a great podcast to listen to!

Logan Mallory, Vice President of Marketing, Motivosity

How I Built This

What makes How I Built This so great is that he doesn’t just ask his guests questions—he digs deep into their successes and struggles to better understand how these companies could thrive despite the odds. 

I particularly love hearing different founders’ stories because each journey has its own unique challenges and milestones—How I Built This With Guy Raz captures those inspiring stories for us all to learn from and be motivated by! 

Every episode brings with it new insights, inspirations, perspectives, and lessons, from small start-ups to big companies. In addition, Guy Raz does such an amazing job at getting his guests to open up about their personal histories, which really helps me identify more with them as people rather than just business owners leading major corporations in Silicon Valley. This should definitely be on your “must-listen” list, as it’s richly personal, surprisingly technical, yet very digestible.

Maria Harutyunyan, Co-Founder, Loopex Digital

I love NPR’s How I Built This because it tells the stories behind some of the world’s best-known companies. It covers a wide range of industries, from retail to technology, and provides insights into the challenges and successes of building a business.

Luciano Colos, Founder & CEO, PitchGrade

ModernCTO

As a leader in a MedTech business, I love listening to the ModernCTO podcast. As an entrepreneur, it’s vital to have up-to-date information on innovation and technology that could be applied to create a better customer experience. 

Not only does the podcast give great insights into how this is changing our business space, but often the guests provide actionable advice that I find extremely helpful. From data-driven decisions to practical industry knowledge, and expanding networks, this podcast helps entrepreneurs make informed decisions. That’s why ModernCTO is currently my favorite business podcast.

Rosmy Barrios, Director, Health Reporter

Lenny’s Podcast 

If you’re even remotely interested in product management, Lenny’s Podcast is an absolute must-listen. There are powerful insights from product leaders from top companies, including Google, Facebook, Figma, and Miro. 

But it’s not only product folk that will get value from this podcast; the topics cover a broad range of relevant business aspects, from the technical, such as SEO, to commercial, such as pricing and positioning. There is also a decent amount of content around personal growth, specifically within the context of building and managing a business. Highly recommended!

James Sear, Co-Founder, Avion

The Masters of Scale 

The business podcast that I love and use often is the Masters of Scale podcast. Hosted by Reid Hoffman, one of the most influential Silicon Valley investors, this show offers a unique perspective on how tech leaders can develop successful businesses from scratch. Each episode takes an in-depth look at start-up stories and features discussions with industry professionals about the important lessons they have learned along their entrepreneurial journey. 

Additionally, Masters of Scale stands out from other business podcasts with its unique production style. Rather than a traditional interview format, the show combines narrative storytelling and interviews to provide an entertaining yet thought-provoking look at the success stories of tech leaders. This helps make the podcast more engaging and adds a fresh perspective on what successful entrepreneurs can learn from the experiences of their peers.

Logan Nguyen, Co-Founder, MIDSS

Crypto 101

Crypto 101 is an excellent podcast to tune in to learn the basics of investing in crypto and to understand the nuances of the business. The podcast provides in-depth interviews with notable figures in the industry, as well as comprehensive beginner’s guides on a variety of topics such as blockchain, cold storage, and much more. 

Additionally, the podcast is hosted by two gentlemen by the names of Bryce Paul and Aaron Malone, two of the most respected figures in the crypto industry, so the insight is top-notch. 

These hosts also co-authored Crypto Revolution, another fantastic source of crypto knowledge, so I find their insight to be extremely valuable and implement them into my own investing strategies.

Dakota McDaniels, Chief Product Officer, Pluto

Techcess

I’m a big fan of the podcast Techcess because it’s doing exactly what a good podcast should—offering hugely valuable advice for any business that wants to “get better” at using IT in their business.

Each week, it offers really simple ways you can improve your efficiencies and operational processes to see immediate improvements. And the host of the podcast, Mark Riddell, is willingly giving away the advice you’d easily pay an IT consultant thousands for! Not to mention, some episodes feature a downloadable resource like a guide which is also free and doesn’t even require an email address.

You can listen to Techcess by searching in your favorite app, or by visiting the show’s website.

Neal Veglio, Founder, Podknows Podcasting

The Tim Ferriss Show

The Tim Ferriss Show features inspiring interviews with successful entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world. It provides actionable advice on how to break free from the 9-5 grind and become financially free. It’s filled with inspiring stories of people who have achieved incredible successes and provides inspiring insights on how to create a life of passion and purpose.

Michael Chen, Growth Director, Notta

Money 20/20

Money 20/20 podcast brought together leading business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the most important trends and developments within the business world. Besides discussing the most important current topics, the Money 20/20 podcast also looked at how new future technologies, platforms, and innovators can be leveraged to make a lasting impact on the world’s economy. 

Through a combination of in-depth interviews and discussions, this podcast provided listeners with fresh perspectives from the world’s leading business thinkers and innovators.

Harman Singh, Director, Cyphere

Startups for the Rest of Us

The reason my favorite podcast is Startups for the Rest of Us is that Rob is a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold numerous successful SaaS companies and has invested in hundreds, so the advice he gives is unfiltered tips on what worked in his startups that you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, he is gaining a lot of experience from the hundreds of startups he has invested in. Highly recommended!

Alex Chaidaroglou, CEO, Altosight

The Knowledge Project 

Shane Parrish’s The Knowledge Project is the one podcast you shouldn’t miss if you’re looking for all-around insights, from achieving your inner calm to running your team better and making better decisions. The combination of specific advice, authentic approach, and broad-based research makes it really stand out!

Dave Shanley, CEO, Content Camel