There are over 2 million podcasts published currently around the world – it’s hard to figure out which ones are worth your time, especially now that most professionals don’t have a lengthy commute to count on. Finance and accounting podcasts are usually most appealing to professionals in those fields of work – but they’re actually most beneficial to entrepreneurs and business owners who manage, delegate, or contract out accounting and finance functions. Here are a few we recommend checking out.
Masters of Scale
Hosted by Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn and current partner at venture capital firm Greylock Partners, the Masters of Scale podcast provides insight on how to successfully scale new businesses with a heavy-hitting guest list of founders and CEOs. In addition to those discussions, Masters of Scale also releases a “Rapid Response” episode each week hosted by Bob Safian, former Fast Company editor, which offers real-time wisdom from known business leaders in fast-changing situations.
(Want to catch up on the gems from earlier episodes? Check out the audio version of Hoffman’s recently released book based on the podcast: Masters of Scale, Surprising Truths from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs. Each chapter focuses on a different theory of scale, and TechCrunch describes it as a “pep talk from a well-networked, optimistic mentor who is naturally in your corner.”)
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~30 min
Latest Episode: Strategy Session: When to leave the trenches? Can you pivot without losing customers? Can co-founders stay aligned remotely
Rapid Response: When to build the company before the product, with Aurora CEO Chris Urmson
Modern Finance
If you’re looking to stay up to speed on finance technology, Modern Finance delves into all things cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, NFTs, and more. Host Kevin Rose, entrepreneur and current partner at venture capital firm True Ventures, is joined by guests like Solana CEO Anatoly Yakovenko to discuss this rapidly changing industry. Between the interviews of experts and entrepreneurs working on the latest and greatest in modern finance technology, you’ll also find “MoFi Consensus,” a weekly crypto/NFT talk show where Kevin discusses current digital economy events with leading voices in the industry.
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~60 min
Latest Episode: MoFi Consensus — Art Blocks, H=N NFT Platform, Avalanche Yield Farming, and a $35 NFT Kevin is Collecting
Invest like the Best
Hosted by Chartered Financial Analyst Patrick O’Shaughnessy, CEO of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management, this podcast invites leading investors to share their insights on business and investing. Additionally, the Invest Like the Best podcast feed also features a “Founders Field Guide” episode each week where Patrick meets with founders and CEOs who share lessons and stories from their journey growing their business.
(Want to hear more from Patrick? Check out the audio version of his book Millennial Money: How Young Investors Can Build a Fortune, where he tackles how millennials (and beyond) will no longer be able to rely on pensions and social security for their retirement and what to do now to be prepared).
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~60 min
Latest Episodes: Scott Malpass: Building a Great Endowment
Gabby Dizon – Mapping the Metaverse Economy [Founder’s Field Guide Ep. 49]
Stay Wealthy Retirement Show
Certified financial planner Taylor Schulte (ranked #2 on Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors of 2020) hosts the Stay Wealthy Retirement Show, where he focuses on three main topics: reducing taxes, investing smarter, and ultimately helping individuals retire on their own terms. The brief episodes provide concise, useful information that can spark important discussions with your wealth management advisor and CPA.
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~20 min
Latest Episode: Can Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Cause You to Overwithdraw in Retirement?
Inspired Money
Ranked one of Forbes Top 10 Best Personal Finance Podcasts by Financial Advisors, the Inspired Money podcast is hosted by Andy Wang, Managing Partner of Runnymede Capital Management. Each week Andy meets with entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and creatives to share positive stories, insightful advice around investing, and help to shift perspectives on money.
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~60 min
Latest Episode: How to Invest in Bitcoin Like a Value Investor with Sir John Hargrave
InvestTalk
Hosted by wealth managers and investment advisors Justin Klein and Steve Peasley of Klein, Pavlis, and Peasley Financial, Inc (KPP Financial), the InvestTalk podcast actually began as a radio show which is now also published every weekday as a podcast. It discusses current market events, provides guidance on money-management-related topics, and answers questions on investing, retirement, and financial planning.
Frequency: Daily (Weekdays)
Average Length: ~45 min
Latest Episode: Hedge Funds Slash China Exposure Amid Ongoing Regulatory Crackdown
Masters in Business
Barry Ritholz (co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC) is the creator and host of Masters in Business, one of Bloomberg’s most popular shows, regularly appearing on the top investing and business podcast lists since 2015. Each week he meets with an accomplished expert in the fields of business and finance to delve into what shapes markets, investing, and business.
Frequency: Weekly
Average Length: ~90 min
Latest Episode: Jack Devine on the Afghan War’s Financial Disaster
Equity
Equity is TechCrunch’s venture capital podcast hosted by reporters Alex Wilhelm, Natasha Mascarenhas, and Managing Editor Danny Crichton. Each week they “unpack the numbers behind the headlines” around news from Silicon Valley like launches and public debuts. Earlier this year, they also added a new midweek show that focuses on a single trend or topic (e.g., cities where startup activity is booming) to do a more focused, deeper dive on issues of interest to investors.
Frequency: Twice weekly
Average Length: ~20 min
Latest Episode: The Equity crew riffs on the Intuit-Mailchimp news
