Podcasting has become an integral part of the startup ecosystem, with founders and their teams – as well as investors, accelerators, incubators, influencers, and other supporters of the community – taking to the digital airways on a regular basis to discuss the latest news, trends, and outlook. That’s why the 8th annual Startup Boston Week, which runs from September 9 to 13 at Suffolk University in Boston, is integrating the podcast experience into the conference itself. It’s an innovative approach that speaks to the creativity and thoughtfulness of Boston’s premiere startup experience.
The Podcast Stage gives participants of Startup Boston the opportunity to catch live recordings of some of the city’s most popular podcast shows – either in person or virtually. It’s part of the five-day event that includes more than 100 sessions with roughly 300 speakers and countless networking opportunities. In an effort to help you navigate the events – and watch a live taping – here’s a list of what to expect on the Podcast Stage.
September 9, 12-4 pm: “Operations with Sean Lane”
Sean Lane does a deep dive into how fast-growing companies operate, offering insight into the operational strategies required to scale growth. Sean is a founding partner of BeaconGTM, which advises companies on ways to execute their go-to-market plans.
September 10, 9am-1pm: “MKTG TLK”
Pronounced Marketing Talk, this podcast engages with women and nonbinary people in marketing roles and discusses their stories and insights. Recent episodes include “One Person Marketing Teams: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly With Hilary Primack” and “The Power of Community and Your Personal Brand With Dani Hao.”
September 10, 2-6 pm: “Boston Speaks Up”
Host Zach Servideo holds free-flowing conversations with an array of guests to share stories meant to inspire in a podcast syndicated by Boston Business Journal. Zach is a founder of Value Creation Labs, a consultancy made up of strategists, technologists, and tacticians.
September 11, 9 am-1 pm: “VentureFizz”
Host Keith Cline interviews founders and investors from Boston and New York City; the podcast has more than 300 interviews and has featured guests from KAYAK and Constant Contact to iRobot, Klaviyo, and Bain Capital Ventures. Keith is a founder of VentureFizz, a website for discovering jobs and companies in the tech industry.
September 11, 1-5 pm: “Morning Mindset”
This podcast offers a “daily boost of inspiration,” with techniques designed to help listeners create mental clarity and take charge of their well-being. It’s a podcast from MP: Wired for HR, which offers Human Capital Management software, HR services, professional talent acquisition, and support to help small and mid-sized companies optimize HR.
September 12, 9 am-1 pm: “Business Mastery for Startups”
The podcast is designed for founders and early-stage business leaders looking for actionable insight that will help their businesses grow. The host, Gerry Gadoury, is a former Marine Sergeant who has spent decades in the technology professional services industry in roles including recruiter, salesperson, manager, consultant, and business owner.
September 12, 2 pm-6 pm: “Radio Entrepreneurs”
With a strong focus on the New England entrepreneurial community, hosts Jeffrey Davis and Jonathan Freedman engage guests in a free-flowing conversation. Jeffrey is chairman and founder of Mage, LLC, and Jonathan is its president. The firm is a consultancy that provides business, leadership, and strategic advice to entrepreneurial organizations.
About the author:
Randall Woods is a former editor at Bloomberg News and currently is a Senior Vice President at SBS Comms, a communications agency for technology companies and startups.