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Who am I?
I am a 2 x author, host of the Danielle Newnham Podcast, and recovering founder, having started in my first startup back in 2006! I am passionate about empowering founders through inspiring stories where other founders share their back-stories and lessons, including how they got started, how they innovated and how they, ultimately, succeeded. Since I was a child, I have been fascinated and inspired by the back-stories of high achievers and when I entered the startup world, I devoured Jess Livingston's Founders at Work book which had a huge influence on me. I also found the tech/business "press" mainly focused on the negative stories and founders vs those doing important work so I set about finding tech founders and innovators who had shaped/were shaping one of the most important and game-changing industries of our time because I knew that those stories would inspire and empower others to build. I am the author of two books including Female Innovators at Work which featured interviews with 20 inspiring women in tech from those who helped shape the internet such as Radia Perlman and Judy Estrin to Lynda Weinman who sold her business Lynda.com to LinkedIn for $1.5 billion.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
My podcast - Danielle Newnham Podcast - focuses on tech founders and innovators with guests including Andy Hertzfeld (Macintosh, General Magic), Alvy Ray Smith (Pixar), Donna Auguste (Apple Newton, Freshwater Software), Dr Mary Lou Jepsen (Oculus, Openwater), Al Alcorn (Atari, Pong), Shellye Archambeau (IBM), Noor Shaker (AI-enable drug discovery), Ayah Bdeir (littleBits), Ken Miller (PayPal), Josh Dahn (Synthesis School with Elon Musk), Richard Browning (real-life Iron Man), and more! As a founder, the more lessons you can soak up from those who have been in your shoes, and survived, the better.
What is my podcast playlist about?
This playlist is a must-listen if you're a founder, work in startups or just want to learn more about entrepreneurship and innovation!
1. Lex Fridman Podcast
Why this podcast?
If I could only listen to one tech podcast, besides my own obviously, it would be Lex Fridman's. Great host, great guests (tech founders, inventors, scientists, innovators) and great topics!
Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman
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4.8
Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
96 Listeners
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How many episodes does Lex Fridman Podcast have?
Lex Fridman Podcast currently has 432 episodes available.
What topics does Lex Fridman Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Science.
What is the average episode length on Lex Fridman Podcast?
The average episode length on Lex Fridman Podcast is 144 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lex Fridman Podcast released?
Episodes of Lex Fridman Podcast are typically released every 3 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Lex Fridman Podcast?
The first episode of Lex Fridman Podcast was released on Aug 26, 2018.
2. My First Million
Why this podcast?
I always enjoy this podcast, hosted by successful founders Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. If you are looking for a fun and topical show with some great takeaway lessons, this is it.
My First Million
Hubspot Media
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5.0
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas based on trends & opportunities they see in the market. Sometimes they bring on famous guests to brainstorm with them.
38 Listeners
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How many episodes does My First Million have?
My First Million currently has 659 episodes available.
What topics does My First Million cover?
The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Investing, Podcasts and Business.
What is the average episode length on My First Million?
The average episode length on My First Million is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of My First Million released?
Episodes of My First Million are typically released every 2 days.
When was the first episode of My First Million?
The first episode of My First Million was released on Jun 23, 2019.
3. Founders
Why this podcast?
Each week, host David Senra has an incredible ability to take a biography of a world class entrepreneurs and distill the key ideas and lessons that can help you on your own journey. With over 300 episodes, it's a rich history into entrepreneurship and those who made it as founders.
Founders
David Senra
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5.0
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 experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For very little money and a few hours of time, you can learn from someone’s accumulated experience. There is so much more to learn from the past than we often realize. You could productively spend your time reading experiences of great people who have come before and you learn every time." —Marc Andreessen
8 Listeners
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How many episodes does Founders have?
Founders currently has 663 episodes available.
What topics does Founders cover?
The podcast is about Biography, Elon Musk, Founder, History, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Entrepreneurs and Business.
What is the average episode length on Founders?
The average episode length on Founders is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of Founders released?
Episodes of Founders are typically released every 3 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Founders?
The first episode of Founders was released on Sep 19, 2016.
4. Acquired
Why this podcast?
I always learn something from this podcast - Acquired is a deep dive behind the scenes of some of the biggest tech IPOs and acquisitions of all time, hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal.
Acquired
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal
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5.0
Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them as a founder, operator, or investor.
16 Listeners
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How many episodes does Acquired have?
Acquired currently has 233 episodes available.
What topics does Acquired cover?
The podcast is about Investing, Startups, Investment, Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the average episode length on Acquired?
The average episode length on Acquired is 107 minutes.
How often are episodes of Acquired released?
Episodes of Acquired are typically released every 13 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Acquired?
The first episode of Acquired was released on Oct 15, 2015.
5. a16z Podcast
Why this podcast?
Investment firm a16z's podcast brings together industry experts to talk about hot tech topics and trends, and host Steph Smith is great at pulling in the right experts to discuss these, making each episode equally fascinating and informative.
a16z Podcast
Andreessen Horowitz
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5.0
The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
26 Listeners
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How many episodes does a16z Podcast have?
a16z Podcast currently has 426 episodes available.
What topics does a16z Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Technology, Disruption, Business and Innovation.
What is the average episode length on a16z Podcast?
The average episode length on a16z Podcast is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of a16z Podcast released?
Episodes of a16z Podcast are typically released every 4 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of a16z Podcast?
The first episode of a16z Podcast was released on Feb 17, 2018.
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