As Entrepreneurs we are often left alone to handle a problem, a situation or sometimes a very important life & death scenario. Its very tough to find answers, to find the right advise, and get help.
Entrepreneurs are different people and should not take advise from everyone and anyone. Trust me, your cofounder may be great at what he does, but may necessarily not be an entrepreneur. And you should not take advise on your startup from Family, Friends and grand-mother.
When you venture out you will definitely find a lot of mentors. I was lucky to find great mentors.
How ever in the absence of a mentor, I found the below podcasts helpful
How To Start A Startup - This podcast is straight out of the EDX / Coursera hosted Standford University's CS183b course "How to Start A Startup" organized by YCombinator head Sam Altman. Like the title says, its about starting a startup. There are many publications available on this and makes it very resourceful for anyone looking for advise on starting up.
a16z - an infamous podcast from a top tier VC firm as they try to establish themselves as thought leaders. They are very well planned, carefully chosen and highly impactful podcasts that cover technology product startups, industry analysis, analysts, Q&A with some of the top entrepreneurs, and so many important things covered, its a must for me as I learn key ingredients needed to deal with my startup
How To Start A Startup - This podcast is straight out of the EDX / Coursera hosted Standford University's CS183b course "How to Start A Startup" organized by YCombinator head Sam Altman. Like the title says, its about starting a startup. There are many publications available on this and makes it very resourceful for anyone looking for advise on starting up.
The Competitive Edge - How to stay ahead of competition, how to look out for that USP, marketing differently, customer engagement, leadership and so many ways to stay competitive in daily life/startup. This is something I trip on when I go on my long walks
Dorm Room Tycoon - Interviews with some of world's most Influential innovators put together incredibly to inspire the world to innovate, to create, to believe and keep solving problems to make the world a better place. I would spend an entire day on this one while I would have the world think I am listening to music; because the impression of listening to some great people talk their sincere best out, it shows on my face as well when I am listening :)
500 Startups Podcast - The Baap of all startup gyan for someone who is looking for a structured storybuild for someone who has just stepped in the entrepreneur waters and is about to take a plunge, this is all about living the toughest form of life in the most nichest way to create the coolest startup
Gimlet
A very interesting podcast by Alex Blumberg, as he documents his entrepreneur journey. It covers everything from idea, naming, cofounder negotiations, funding, mistakes, hires... Its really worth listening to him talk honest and straight. Some of this problems I can relate to as some of my own and helps me feel good knowing there is a better way to solve it
Product Hunt is an informational chat hosted by Ryan Hoover based on new startups and products. Its a bar camp, discussion over a drink sorts but the guests are some of the elite members of the startup ecosystem and their problem solving, perspective about a problem, strategy and leadership are entirely different due to their experiences with a startup.
Rocketship.fm hosts 91 effective interviews by Michael Sacca, Matt Goldman and Joelle Steiniger has many interesting stories, failed and successful entrepreneurs as they bring out actionable insights you can apply it in your daily startup life.
The Full Ratchet
NYRD Radio
Few more I found on Quora
Hope this helps
Thank you
