Top 20 podcasts for founders and investors

There has never been more resources available for founders, VCs, and those with a genuine interest in the world of startups and funding. Here are the top 20 podcasts we recommend for those looking to level up their knowledge and expertise.

Shubhankar Bhattacharya: From Building Startups to Backing $5B+ Companies

This is episode 12 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Shubhankar Bhattacharya, General Partner at Foundamental, shares his journey from founder to VC and how he backed billion-dollar startups like Zetwerk and 1MG. He dives into spotting breakout startups, lessons from scaling giants, and why construction tech is an untapped VC goldmine.

Cohort Analysis 101: LTV to CAC Ratio for Startup Founders

OpenVC 2.1.4 is live!

Discover the new features, fixes, and improvements we just released on OpenVC in February 2025.

How to Plan & Negotiate Your Startup Exit

I sold my startup for $780M. Here are the insights I wish I had known, read, heard while I was still building.

The best startup pitch deck ever built

What does the perfect pitch deck look like? Well, we built it. We took the absolute best slides, we put the together, and we created a deck that no investor could pass - ever.

Market Slide Pitch Deck Best Practices and Examples

Craft a market slide that highlights your startup’s growth potential with data on market size, trends, and emerging opportunities investors care about.

Fabrice Grinda: Built $3B+ OLX , $200M+ Zingy, and Angel Investor in 300+ Startups 🚀

This is episode 18 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Fabrice Grinda, co-founder of OLX ($3B+ valuation) and FJ Labs (900+ active investments), takes us through his wild journey from building and exiting billion-dollar companies to becoming one of the most active angel investors in the world.