Startups For the Rest of Us
The startup podcast with more than 500 episodes to help you launch and grow. 10 million+ downloads. 500+ five-star reviews.
About Startups For the Rest of Us
Startups For the Rest of Us is a weekly podcast focused on bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurship, with more than 750 episodes released over 15 years and over 15 million downloads. It is hosted by Rob Walling, who also runs MicroConf, a community for SaaS founders. Episodes cover topics such as launching and growing a startup, pricing strategies, positioning, and lessons from founders who have built businesses ranging from early stage up to $10M+ ARR.
The content is aimed at founders at various stages, from those preparing to launch to those scaling an existing SaaS business, and includes both regular weekly episodes and bonus content featuring listener questions and founder interviews. The site offers an episode archive and a subscription option that provides two exclusive, previously unreleased episodes along with PDF guides covering considerations for launching and scaling a SaaS product.
Key features
- Weekly podcast episodes on bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurship
- Archive of 750+ episodes with 16 million+ downloads
- Full episode archive and greatest hits collection searchable by topic
- Free subscriber bonus: two never-before-released episodes plus PDF guides
- Hosted by Rob Walling, founder of MicroConf
Frequently asked questions
Is this podcast free to listen to?
Yes, episodes are freely available to stream or subscribe to, with bonus episodes and PDF guides offered to subscribers.
Who is this podcast for?
It's aimed at bootstrapped SaaS entrepreneurs, from those preparing to launch to founders who have reached $10M ARR.
How long has the podcast been running?
It has released a new episode every week for 15 years and has more than 750 episodes.
Who hosts the podcast?
Rob Walling hosts the show, drawing on nearly two decades of experience starting, growing, and advising startups, and he also runs MicroConf.
Where can I find related resources?
The site offers a Full Archive, Greatest Hits selection, and an FAQ page, plus the option to ask a question directly.
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