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Tier 1 -- High Priority (Perfect Fit)
12 itemsHost(s)
Courtland Allen (founder of Indie Hackers)
Audience Size
~50,000-100,000+ per episode; massive community (~100K+ forum members)
Format
Long-form interview, 45-90 min
Listener Demographics
Indie founders, solo developers, bootstrappers, aspiring SaaS founders. Heavily technical, mostly 25-45 age range, global but English-speaking.
Typical Episode Topics
Founder origin stories, revenue breakdowns, growth tactics, "how I got my first 100 customers," pivots, failures, building in public journeys.
Founder origin stories, revenue breakdowns, growth tactics, "how I got my first 100 customers," pivots, failures, building in public journeys.
Typical Guests
Solo founders and small-team founders who have built profitable products, often in the $1K-$100K MRR range. Occasionally larger exits.
Solo founders and small-team founders who have built profitable products, often in the $1K-$100K MRR range. Occasionally larger exits.
How to Pitch
Post in the Indie Hackers community first, build presence with milestone posts, then DM Courtland on Twitter (@csallen) or email via the IH contact form.
Post in the Indie Hackers community first, build presence with milestone posts, then DM Courtland on Twitter (@csallen) or email via the IH contact form.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with $0 budget -- the full transparent story of going from zero to live product, building in public." Lead with revenue/traction numbers and the underdog narrative.
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with $0 budget -- the full transparent story of going from zero to live product, building in public." Lead with revenue/traction numbers and the underdog narrative.
What Resonates
Transparent revenue numbers, specific growth tactics, the "how" not just the "what." This audience wants actionable detail. Share exact marketing experiments, costs, and results.
Transparent revenue numbers, specific growth tactics, the "how" not just the "what." This audience wants actionable detail. Share exact marketing experiments, costs, and results.
What to Avoid
Vague vision-speak, corporate language, "we're disrupting X" without proof. Don't oversell -- this audience has a BS detector.
Vague vision-speak, corporate language, "we're disrupting X" without proof. Don't oversell -- this audience has a BS detector.
Recent Relevant Episodes
Episodes featuring solo AI founders, bootstrapped SaaS stories [VERIFY current episodes]
Episodes featuring solo AI founders, bootstrapped SaaS stories [VERIFY current episodes]
Status
[CONFIRM ACTIVE] -- Indie Hackers was acquired by Stripe in 2017. Courtland stepped back from active hosting around 2022-2023. The podcast may feature rotating hosts or have reduced frequency. Verify the latest episode date before pitching. His Twitter handle is @csallen (not @csaborz as previously listed).
[CONFIRM ACTIVE] -- Indie Hackers was acquired by Stripe in 2017. Courtland stepped back from active hosting around 2022-2023. The podcast may feature rotating hosts or have reduced frequency. Verify the latest episode date before pitching. His Twitter handle is @csallen (not @csaborz as previously listed).
Notes
This is THE flagship indie hacker podcast. The community itself is valuable. Start posting milestones on IH first to build credibility before pitching. Even if the podcast is less active, the community forum and newsletter remain high-value for visibility.
This is THE flagship indie hacker podcast. The community itself is valuable. Start posting milestones on IH first to build credibility before pitching. Even if the podcast is less active, the community forum and newsletter remain high-value for visibility.
Host(s)
Arvid Kahl
Audience Size
~10,000-30,000 per episode
Format
Solo episodes + interviews, 20-45 min
Listener Demographics
Bootstrappers, indie hackers, SaaS founders, solopreneurs. Very engaged Twitter/X community around Arvid.
Typical Episode Topics
Building in public, audience-first approach, selling a bootstrapped business, finding niches, content marketing for founders, the emotional journey of bootstrapping.
Building in public, audience-first approach, selling a bootstrapped business, finding niches, content marketing for founders, the emotional journey of bootstrapping.
Typical Guests
Early-stage to mid-stage bootstrapped founders, often with interesting technical or marketing approaches. Arvid favors guests who are transparent about struggles, not just wins.
Early-stage to mid-stage bootstrapped founders, often with interesting technical or marketing approaches. Arvid favors guests who are transparent about struggles, not just wins.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@arvidkahl) or email. Arvid is highly responsive on Twitter. Engage with his content for a week before pitching.
Twitter DM (@arvidkahl) or email. Arvid is highly responsive on Twitter. Engage with his content for a week before pitching.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI-native solo founder building a cross-platform memory layer for AI -- bootstrapped from zero with no funding, the technical and business journey." Emphasize the audience-building and community angle.
"AI-native solo founder building a cross-platform memory layer for AI -- bootstrapped from zero with no funding, the technical and business journey." Emphasize the audience-building and community angle.
What Resonates
Building in public stories, transparent metrics, the "embedded entrepreneur" approach (building for a specific audience). Arvid loves founders who think deeply about who they serve and why.
Building in public stories, transparent metrics, the "embedded entrepreneur" approach (building for a specific audience). Arvid loves founders who think deeply about who they serve and why.
What to Avoid
Don't pitch just the tech -- Arvid's audience cares about the founder journey and the audience/market fit story. Don't be overly salesy.
Don't pitch just the tech -- Arvid's audience cares about the founder journey and the audience/market fit story. Don't be overly salesy.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Arvid publishes consistently. Very active on Twitter/X.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Arvid publishes consistently. Very active on Twitter/X.
Notes
Arvid is extremely approachable and supportive of bootstrappers. He wrote "Zero to Sold" and "The Embedded Entrepreneur." Very aligned with Enovari's story. Engage with his Twitter content first. One of the best first-pitch targets.
Arvid is extremely approachable and supportive of bootstrappers. He wrote "Zero to Sold" and "The Embedded Entrepreneur." Very aligned with Enovari's story. Engage with his Twitter content first. One of the best first-pitch targets.
Host(s)
Rob Walling (founder of TinySeed, MicroConf, Drip)
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000 per episode; one of the longest-running bootstrap podcasts (700+ episodes)
Format
Mix of solo episodes, co-host discussions, and interviews, 20-45 min
Listener Demographics
Experienced SaaS founders, bootstrappers, small-team founders. Skews slightly older/more experienced than Indie Hackers. Many are serial entrepreneurs.
Typical Episode Topics
SaaS metrics, fundraising alternatives (TinySeed), hiring your first employee, pricing, finding product-market fit, acquisition as an exit strategy.
SaaS metrics, fundraising alternatives (TinySeed), hiring your first employee, pricing, finding product-market fit, acquisition as an exit strategy.
Typical Guests
Founders who are past initial traction, often $5K-$500K MRR. Rob values founders who have thought deeply about strategy, not just tactics.
Founders who are past initial traction, often $5K-$500K MRR. Rob values founders who have thought deeply about strategy, not just tactics.
How to Pitch
Email Rob directly or use the website contact form; also connected to MicroConf and TinySeed. Mentioning interest in TinySeed can help.
Email Rob directly or use the website contact form; also connected to MicroConf and TinySeed. Mentioning interest in TinySeed can help.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building an AI infrastructure product as a solo bootstrapper -- navigating the AI hype cycle with zero funding and a real product." Rob respects founders who think strategically about market positioning.
"Building an AI infrastructure product as a solo bootstrapper -- navigating the AI hype cycle with zero funding and a real product." Rob respects founders who think strategically about market positioning.
What Resonates
Strategic thinking, market analysis, clear competitive positioning. Rob wants to hear how you think about the business, not just the code. Mention specific SaaS metrics if you have them.
Strategic thinking, market analysis, clear competitive positioning. Rob wants to hear how you think about the business, not just the code. Mention specific SaaS metrics if you have them.
What to Avoid
Don't be too early-stage with nothing to show. Rob values traction. If you can show even modest revenue or user numbers, lead with that.
Don't be too early-stage with nothing to show. Rob values traction. If you can show even modest revenue or user numbers, lead with that.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Rob publishes consistently. Regularly referenced in the bootstrapping community.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Rob publishes consistently. Regularly referenced in the bootstrapping community.
Notes
Rob is the godfather of the bootstrap SaaS movement. Getting on this show is high-value. Also consider applying to MicroConf and TinySeed for broader exposure. The TinySeed accelerator is specifically for bootstrapped SaaS founders.
Rob is the godfather of the bootstrap SaaS movement. Getting on this show is high-value. Also consider applying to MicroConf and TinySeed for broader exposure. The TinySeed accelerator is specifically for bootstrapped SaaS founders.
Host(s)
Justin Jackson & Jon Buda (founders of Transistor.fm)
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion (building in public diary), occasional interviews, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
SaaS founders, indie makers, developers who want to start businesses. Fans of transparency and real-time business updates.
Typical Episode Topics
Revenue updates from Transistor.fm, marketing experiments, dealing with competitors, pricing changes, customer support stories, the daily grind of SaaS.
Revenue updates from Transistor.fm, marketing experiments, dealing with competitors, pricing changes, customer support stories, the daily grind of SaaS.
Typical Guests
Rarely have guests -- mostly co-host format. When they do, it's founders they know personally from the community.
Rarely have guests -- mostly co-host format. When they do, it's founders they know personally from the community.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@mijustin or @jonbuda) or email. Building a relationship first is important since they rarely bring on guests.
Twitter DM (@mijustin or @jonbuda) or email. Building a relationship first is important since they rarely bring on guests.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo founder building AI memory infrastructure -- the real, raw story of bootstrapping a technical product with zero budget." Mirror their authentic tone.
"Solo founder building AI memory infrastructure -- the real, raw story of bootstrapping a technical product with zero budget." Mirror their authentic tone.
What Resonates
Raw honesty, real numbers, failures as much as wins. They appreciate founders who are in the trenches, not polished pitch-mode.
Raw honesty, real numbers, failures as much as wins. They appreciate founders who are in the trenches, not polished pitch-mode.
What to Avoid
Don't pitch like a PR person. Don't oversell traction you don't have. They value honesty over impressiveness.
Don't pitch like a PR person. Don't oversell traction you don't have. They value honesty over impressiveness.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm latest episode date. The show may have reduced frequency or paused as Transistor.fm matured.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm latest episode date. The show may have reduced frequency or paused as Transistor.fm matured.
Notes
Very authentic, building-in-public style. They appreciate raw, honest founder stories. Focus on the journey, not just the product. Getting on may require first being part of Justin's broader community.
Very authentic, building-in-public style. They appreciate raw, honest founder stories. Focus on the journey, not just the product. Getting on may require first being part of Justin's broader community.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Search "MicroConf" on Spotify [VERIFY]
Host(s)
Rob Walling + MicroConf team
Audience Size
Conference: 500-1000 attendees; YouTube: 30K+ subscribers; Podcast varies
Format
Conference talks (15-20 min), podcast interviews (30-45 min)
Listener Demographics
Bootstrapped SaaS founders, many overlapping with Startups For the Rest of Us audience. Attendees are typically revenue-generating founders.
Typical Episode Topics
Conference talk recordings covering SaaS growth, marketing, hiring, product development, founder mental health.
Conference talk recordings covering SaaS growth, marketing, hiring, product development, founder mental health.
How to Pitch
Apply to speak at MicroConf via https://microconf.com/speak [VERIFY]. There are typically two tiers: Growth (established) and Starter (earlier stage). Starter is more accessible.
Apply to speak at MicroConf via https://microconf.com/speak [VERIFY]. There are typically two tiers: Growth (established) and Starter (earlier stage). Starter is more accessible.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"From $0 to live product: Building an AI memory platform as a solo founder" -- submit as a talk proposal for MicroConf Starter tier. Frame it as lessons other early-stage founders can apply.
"From $0 to live product: Building an AI memory platform as a solo founder" -- submit as a talk proposal for MicroConf Starter tier. Frame it as lessons other early-stage founders can apply.
What Resonates
Talks that give actionable advice, not just founder stories. "Here's what I learned and what you can do differently." Framework-oriented content wins.
Talks that give actionable advice, not just founder stories. "Here's what I learned and what you can do differently." Framework-oriented content wins.
What to Avoid
Pure product demos. MicroConf talks need to teach, not sell.
Pure product demos. MicroConf talks need to teach, not sell.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- MicroConf runs annual events and publishes content regularly.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- MicroConf runs annual events and publishes content regularly.
Notes
MicroConf is THE conference for bootstrapped SaaS founders. Talks get recorded and published. Also consider attending as a participant for networking. Remote/virtual events are more accessible. Consider the MicroConf Connect community as well.
MicroConf is THE conference for bootstrapped SaaS founders. Talks get recorded and published. Also consider attending as a participant for networking. Remote/virtual events are more accessible. Consider the MicroConf Connect community as well.
Host(s)
Omer Khan
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000 per episode; 400+ episodes
Format
Long-form interview, 45-60 min
Listener Demographics
SaaS founders at all stages, from idea to scale. More beginner-friendly than Rob Walling's audience.
Typical Episode Topics
SaaS founding stories, growth tactics, customer acquisition, pivots, finding product-market fit, content marketing, outbound sales.
SaaS founding stories, growth tactics, customer acquisition, pivots, finding product-market fit, content marketing, outbound sales.
Typical Guests
Wide range -- from pre-revenue to $10M+ ARR founders. Omer is welcoming of earlier-stage founders if the story is compelling.
Wide range -- from pre-revenue to $10M+ ARR founders. Omer is welcoming of earlier-stage founders if the story is compelling.
How to Pitch
Guest application form on website: https://saasclub.io/guest/ [VERIFY]. This is the easiest entry point -- just fill out the form.
Guest application form on website: https://saasclub.io/guest/ [VERIFY]. This is the easiest entry point -- just fill out the form.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo founder bootstraps AI memory platform -- how I built and launched with literally zero budget, and the growth strategies that worked." Lead with the zero-budget constraint and how it forced creative solutions.
"Solo founder bootstraps AI memory platform -- how I built and launched with literally zero budget, and the growth strategies that worked." Lead with the zero-budget constraint and how it forced creative solutions.
What Resonates
Specific growth tactics, customer acquisition stories, unique approaches to common SaaS challenges. Omer asks detailed follow-up questions, so have specifics ready.
Specific growth tactics, customer acquisition stories, unique approaches to common SaaS challenges. Omer asks detailed follow-up questions, so have specifics ready.
What to Avoid
Being vague about metrics. Even if numbers are small, share them openly.
Being vague about metrics. Even if numbers are small, share them openly.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Omer has been publishing consistently for years.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Omer has been publishing consistently for years.
Notes
Omer interviews a wide range of SaaS founders. Very welcoming to early-stage founders. Has a guest application form which makes pitching straightforward. One of the most accessible high-quality SaaS podcasts.
Omer interviews a wide range of SaaS founders. Very welcoming to early-stage founders. Has a guest application form which makes pitching straightforward. One of the most accessible high-quality SaaS podcasts.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Search "Software Social" on Spotify
Host(s)
Michele Hansen & Colleen Schnettler
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion + occasional guests, 25-40 min
Listener Demographics
Indie makers, bootstrappers, developer-founders. Strong female founder representation in the audience.
Typical Episode Topics
Customer research, balancing day jobs with side projects, the emotional side of building, pricing decisions, small wins and setbacks. Very diary-style.
Customer research, balancing day jobs with side projects, the emotional side of building, pricing decisions, small wins and setbacks. Very diary-style.
Typical Guests
Mostly co-host format. They occasionally discuss listener stories. Direct guest appearances are rare.
Mostly co-host format. They occasionally discuss listener stories. Direct guest appearances are rare.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@mjwhansen or @leenyburger) or email. Since they rarely have guests, an alternative is to engage with them and hope they mention your story organically.
Twitter DM (@mjwhansen or @leenyburger) or email. Since they rarely have guests, an alternative is to engage with them and hope they mention your story organically.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The human side of solo bootstrapping an AI product -- dealing with uncertainty, technical decisions, and marketing with no budget." Match their conversational, vulnerable tone.
"The human side of solo bootstrapping an AI product -- dealing with uncertainty, technical decisions, and marketing with no budget." Match their conversational, vulnerable tone.
What Resonates
Emotional honesty, the human side of building, customer discovery insights. Michele is a customer research expert, so any customer research stories will land well.
Emotional honesty, the human side of building, customer discovery insights. Michele is a customer research expert, so any customer research stories will land well.
What to Avoid
Hyper-technical AI jargon. Keep it human and relatable.
Hyper-technical AI jargon. Keep it human and relatable.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Colleen Schnettler may have shifted focus. Check latest episode date to confirm activity. The show had some hiatuses.
[VERIFY] -- Colleen Schnettler may have shifted focus. Check latest episode date to confirm activity. The show had some hiatuses.
Notes
Very supportive community. Michele wrote "Deploy Empathy." The show has a conversational, authentic style. Great for discussing the emotional/human side of bootstrapping. Even if you don't get on as a guest, engaging with them builds valuable community connections.
Very supportive community. Michele wrote "Deploy Empathy." The show has a conversational, authentic style. Great for discussing the emotional/human side of bootstrapping. Even if you don't get on as a guest, engaging with them builds valuable community connections.
Spotify
Host(s)
Ben Orenstein & Derrick Reimer
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion (building diary), occasional guests, 30-50 min
Listener Demographics
Developer-founders, Ruby/Rails community adjacent, technical bootstrappers.
Typical Episode Topics
Product development decisions, hiring, pricing, marketing experiments, the daily reality of running a SaaS business. Ben discusses Tuple, Derrick discusses SavvyCal.
Product development decisions, hiring, pricing, marketing experiments, the daily reality of running a SaaS business. Ben discusses Tuple, Derrick discusses SavvyCal.
Typical Guests
Primarily co-host format. Guests are rare and usually close friends/community members.
Primarily co-host format. Guests are rare and usually close friends/community members.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@r00k or @derrickreimer) or email. Build a relationship first.
Twitter DM (@r00k or @derrickreimer) or email. Build a relationship first.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Technical founder building AI memory infrastructure -- the architectural and business decisions of bootstrapping an AI platform solo." Speak to the product/engineering decision-making process.
"Technical founder building AI memory infrastructure -- the architectural and business decisions of bootstrapping an AI platform solo." Speak to the product/engineering decision-making process.
What Resonates
Thoughtful product decisions, engineering tradeoffs, the intersection of technical and business thinking. Both hosts are technical founders.
Thoughtful product decisions, engineering tradeoffs, the intersection of technical and business thinking. Both hosts are technical founders.
What to Avoid
Pure business talk without technical depth. They appreciate founders who can discuss architecture and code, not just revenue.
Pure business talk without technical depth. They appreciate founders who can discuss architecture and code, not just revenue.
Status
[VERIFY] -- The show may have reduced frequency or paused. Check latest episode date. Ben Orenstein's focus on Tuple may have shifted.
[VERIFY] -- The show may have reduced frequency or paused. Check latest episode date. Ben Orenstein's focus on Tuple may have shifted.
Notes
Ben founded Tuple, Derrick founded SavvyCal. They understand technical founders well. Great for discussing product/engineering decisions.
Ben founded Tuple, Derrick founded SavvyCal. They understand technical founders well. Great for discussing product/engineering decisions.
Spotify
Host(s)
Dan Andrews & Ian Schoen
Audience Size
~15,000-30,000 per episode; 700+ episodes
Format
Co-host discussion + interviews, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Location-independent entrepreneurs, digital nomads who build real businesses, bootstrap founders. Slightly broader than pure SaaS -- includes e-commerce, agencies, productized services.
Typical Episode Topics
Building location-independent businesses, hiring remote teams, lifestyle design, entrepreneurial culture, the economics of different business models.
Building location-independent businesses, hiring remote teams, lifestyle design, entrepreneurial culture, the economics of different business models.
Typical Guests
Entrepreneurs with location-independent businesses, often 6-7 figure range. They like founders who have interesting life stories, not just business stories.
Entrepreneurs with location-independent businesses, often 6-7 figure range. They like founders who have interesting life stories, not just business stories.
How to Pitch
Email or apply through website. Also connected to the Dynamite Circle (DC) private community -- joining DC is a strong pathway.
Email or apply through website. Also connected to the Dynamite Circle (DC) private community -- joining DC is a strong pathway.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building an AI company with zero funding and total location independence -- the new wave of solo technical founders in the AI era." If you have any location-independent angle, lean into it.
"Building an AI company with zero funding and total location independence -- the new wave of solo technical founders in the AI era." If you have any location-independent angle, lean into it.
What Resonates
Lifestyle design combined with real business building. The "build from anywhere" angle. They love founders who live interesting lives, not just founders who have interesting businesses.
Lifestyle design combined with real business building. The "build from anywhere" angle. They love founders who live interesting lives, not just founders who have interesting businesses.
What to Avoid
Pure tech talk. Their audience cares about the life the business enables, not just the business itself.
Pure tech talk. Their audience cares about the life the business enables, not just the business itself.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Long-running show with consistent publishing.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Long-running show with consistent publishing.
Notes
Slightly broader audience (lifestyle business + entrepreneurship). Good if the Enovari story includes any location independence or lifestyle design elements. Connected to the Dynamite Circle community.
Slightly broader audience (lifestyle business + entrepreneurship). Good if the Enovari story includes any location independence or lifestyle design elements. Connected to the Dynamite Circle community.
Spotify
Host(s)
Andrew Warner
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000 per episode; 2000+ episodes
Format
In-depth interview, 45-75 min
Listener Demographics
Startup founders, entrepreneurs at all stages, business enthusiasts. Broad audience -- not just SaaS.
Typical Episode Topics
Founder origin stories with deep dives into specific turning points, revenue numbers, failures, pivots, and growth tactics. Andrew is famous for pressing on revenue details.
Founder origin stories with deep dives into specific turning points, revenue numbers, failures, pivots, and growth tactics. Andrew is famous for pressing on revenue details.
Typical Guests
Wide range -- from early-stage to $100M+ companies. Andrew has interviewed thousands of founders. He is open to earlier-stage guests if the story is compelling.
Wide range -- from early-stage to $100M+ companies. Andrew has interviewed thousands of founders. He is open to earlier-stage guests if the story is compelling.
How to Pitch
Guest application form on website. Andrew also responds to Twitter DMs and emails.
Guest application form on website. Andrew also responds to Twitter DMs and emails.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"How a solo founder built an AI memory platform from nothing -- the scrappy, resourceful journey of creating infrastructure-level AI tech with zero budget." Be ready with specific revenue numbers and milestones.
"How a solo founder built an AI memory platform from nothing -- the scrappy, resourceful journey of creating infrastructure-level AI tech with zero budget." Be ready with specific revenue numbers and milestones.
What Resonates
Specifics. Andrew will ask "What was your revenue last month?" and "How did you get your first 10 customers?" Have exact answers ready. He respects founders who are transparent.
Specifics. Andrew will ask "What was your revenue last month?" and "How did you get your first 10 customers?" Have exact answers ready. He respects founders who are transparent.
What to Avoid
Evasiveness about numbers. Andrew will push and the audience will notice if you dodge. Even if numbers are small, own them confidently.
Evasiveness about numbers. Andrew will push and the audience will notice if you dodge. Even if numbers are small, own them confidently.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Andrew has been publishing consistently for over a decade. One of the most prolific podcast interviewers.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Andrew has been publishing consistently for over a decade. One of the most prolific podcast interviewers.
Notes
Andrew is known for deep, probing interviews. He'll dig into revenue numbers, failures, and real metrics. Be prepared to be very transparent. High-credibility platform. Mixergy also has premium courses -- could be a secondary opportunity.
Andrew is known for deep, probing interviews. He'll dig into revenue numbers, failures, and real metrics. Be prepared to be very transparent. High-credibility platform. Mixergy also has premium courses -- could be a secondary opportunity.
Apple Podcasts
Search "FounderQuest" on Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Search "FounderQuest" on Spotify
Host(s)
Ben Curtis, Josh Pigford, and Starr Horne (Honeybadger founders) [VERIFY current hosts -- Josh Pigford sold Baremetrics and may no longer be a host]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000 per episode
Format
Co-host roundtable discussion, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Developer-founders, Ruby community, bootstrapped SaaS founders.
Typical Episode Topics
Running a bootstrapped SaaS, developer tooling, technical decisions, business challenges for small teams.
Running a bootstrapped SaaS, developer tooling, technical decisions, business challenges for small teams.
Typical Guests
Mostly co-host format. Occasionally bring on friends from the community.
Mostly co-host format. Occasionally bring on friends from the community.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM or email
Twitter DM or email
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The technical reality of building AI infrastructure as a solo bootstrapper -- real talk about architecture, scaling, and doing it all yourself."
"The technical reality of building AI infrastructure as a solo bootstrapper -- real talk about architecture, scaling, and doing it all yourself."
What Resonates
Technical honesty, the boring/hard parts of running software, real challenges with infrastructure and DevOps.
Technical honesty, the boring/hard parts of running software, real challenges with infrastructure and DevOps.
What to Avoid
Hype. These are pragmatic developers who have been building for years.
Hype. These are pragmatic developers who have been building for years.
Status
[VERIFY] -- May have had changes in hosting lineup. Josh Pigford's involvement is uncertain after he sold Baremetrics. Check latest episode date.
[VERIFY] -- May have had changes in hosting lineup. Josh Pigford's involvement is uncertain after he sold Baremetrics. Check latest episode date.
Notes
Developer-focused bootstrapper podcast. Good for technical audience. May have had changes in hosting lineup -- verify current status.
Developer-focused bootstrapper podcast. Good for technical audience. May have had changes in hosting lineup -- verify current status.
Host(s)
Sam Parr & Shaan Puri
Audience Size
~500,000-1M+ per episode; massive reach
Format
Conversational, brainstorming, interviews, 45-75 min
Listener Demographics
Aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, "hustle culture" audience, 20-35 age range. Very broad -- many listeners are not yet founders.
Typical Episode Topics
Business opportunity brainstorms, trends (AI, crypto, DTC), millionaire interviews, "what business would you start" segments, unconventional success stories.
Business opportunity brainstorms, trends (AI, crypto, DTC), millionaire interviews, "what business would you start" segments, unconventional success stories.
Typical Guests
Millionaire founders, interesting business stories, occasionally scrappy founders with compelling narratives. Sam Parr sold The Hustle to HubSpot.
Millionaire founders, interesting business stories, occasionally scrappy founders with compelling narratives. Sam Parr sold The Hustle to HubSpot.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@ShaanVP or @theSamParr); they also review submissions. Very hard to land -- they get hundreds of pitches.
Twitter DM (@ShaanVP or @theSamParr); they also review submissions. Very hard to land -- they get hundreds of pitches.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory that follows you everywhere -- a solo founder's scrappy story building the missing layer of AI infrastructure with zero funding." Frame it as a business OPPORTUNITY, not just a product. "Here's a category nobody owns yet."
"AI memory that follows you everywhere -- a solo founder's scrappy story building the missing layer of AI infrastructure with zero funding." Frame it as a business OPPORTUNITY, not just a product. "Here's a category nobody owns yet."
What Resonates
Big ideas, contrarian thinking, "this is a billion-dollar idea" framing. They love founders who can articulate the market opportunity, not just their product. Make the audience think "I wish I had thought of that."
Big ideas, contrarian thinking, "this is a billion-dollar idea" framing. They love founders who can articulate the market opportunity, not just their product. Make the audience think "I wish I had thought of that."
What to Avoid
Being too humble or too technical. This audience wants ambition and big thinking. Don't undersell the opportunity.
Being too humble or too technical. This audience wants ambition and big thinking. Don't undersell the opportunity.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular business podcasts. Now part of HubSpot's podcast network. Note: Sam Parr has been less involved in recent episodes -- verify current hosting dynamic.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular business podcasts. Now part of HubSpot's podcast network. Note: Sam Parr has been less involved in recent episodes -- verify current hosting dynamic.
Notes
Huge audience but harder to get on. They like big ideas and compelling narratives. The "AI memory platform built by one person with no money" angle could work. More business-opportunity focused than pure bootstrapper content. Frame Enovari as a business opportunity, not just a product.
Huge audience but harder to get on. They like big ideas and compelling narratives. The "AI memory platform built by one person with no money" angle could work. More business-opportunity focused than pure bootstrapper content. Frame Enovari as a business opportunity, not just a product.
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Tier 2 -- Medium-High Priority (Strong Fit)
46 itemsSpotify
Host(s)
James McKinven
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000 per episode
Format
Short-form interview, 15-20 min
Listener Demographics
Indie hackers, side-project builders, early-stage founders who want quick, digestible content.
Typical Episode Topics
Founder spotlights in 15 minutes -- origin story, what the product does, how they got customers, one big lesson. Very fast-paced.
Founder spotlights in 15 minutes -- origin story, what the product does, how they got customers, one big lesson. Very fast-paced.
Typical Guests
Solo founders and very small teams, often pre-$10K MRR. James is very welcoming to early-stage founders. Lower bar than bigger shows.
Solo founders and very small teams, often pre-$10K MRR. James is very welcoming to early-stage founders. Lower bar than bigger shows.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@jmckinven) or email. Very responsive.
Twitter DM (@jmckinven) or email. Very responsive.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"15-minute story: How I built an AI memory platform solo with zero dollars." Distill the story to its most compelling beats.
"15-minute story: How I built an AI memory platform solo with zero dollars." Distill the story to its most compelling beats.
What Resonates
Concise, punchy storytelling. Have your story distilled to 3-4 key beats. James keeps it moving fast.
Concise, punchy storytelling. Have your story distilled to 3-4 key beats. James keeps it moving fast.
What to Avoid
Long-winded technical explanations. You have 15 minutes -- every sentence counts.
Long-winded technical explanations. You have 15 minutes -- every sentence counts.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- James publishes regularly and is active on Twitter.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- James publishes regularly and is active on Twitter.
Notes
Perfect for a concise, punchy version of the Enovari story. Short format means less prep time. Great entry point. Very welcoming to early-stage founders. Use this as your "first podcast" to build confidence and get a clip to share.
Perfect for a concise, punchy version of the Enovari story. Short format means less prep time. Great entry point. Very welcoming to early-stage founders. Use this as your "first podcast" to build confidence and get a clip to share.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Host(s)
Adam Stacoviak & Jerod Santo
Audience Size
~30,000-80,000 per episode
Format
Long-form interview, 60-90 min
Listener Demographics
Software developers, open-source enthusiasts, DevOps engineers. Technically sophisticated audience.
Typical Episode Topics
Open source projects, developer tools, infrastructure, programming languages, community building in open source.
Open source projects, developer tools, infrastructure, programming languages, community building in open source.
Typical Guests
Open source maintainers, developer tool creators, infrastructure engineers. Having an open-source component makes you a much stronger candidate.
Open source maintainers, developer tool creators, infrastructure engineers. Having an open-source component makes you a much stronger candidate.
How to Pitch
Submit a topic suggestion via their GitHub repo or email. They have a clear process.
Submit a topic suggestion via their GitHub repo or email. They have a clear process.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building a persistent memory layer for AI -- the technical architecture of cross-platform AI memory, and why a solo developer built it." If any part of Enovari is open source, lead with that.
"Building a persistent memory layer for AI -- the technical architecture of cross-platform AI memory, and why a solo developer built it." If any part of Enovari is open source, lead with that.
What Resonates
Technical depth, open source contributions, developer community impact. Adam and Jerod love good technical storytelling.
Technical depth, open source contributions, developer community impact. Adam and Jerod love good technical storytelling.
What to Avoid
Marketing speak. This is a developer audience -- speak like an engineer, not a marketer.
Marketing speak. This is a developer audience -- speak like an engineer, not a marketer.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- The Changelog network (including Practical AI, Ship It!, JS Party, Go Time) has been publishing consistently for years.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- The Changelog network (including Practical AI, Ship It!, JS Party, Go Time) has been publishing consistently for years.
Notes
Developer/open-source focused. If Enovari has any open-source components, this is a great fit. Even without, the technical AI memory story is compelling for this audience. The Changelog network has multiple shows -- pick the best fit.
Developer/open-source focused. If Enovari has any open-source components, this is a great fit. Even without, the technical AI memory story is compelling for this audience. The Changelog network has multiple shows -- pick the best fit.
15. Ramen Profitable
High
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Zero to ramen profitable as a solo AI founder." If you have any revenue, this is the angle.
"Zero to ramen profitable as a solo AI founder." If you have any revenue, this is the angle.
Status
[VERIFY] -- This podcast may not exist as a named show. It could be a concept referenced by multiple podcasts. Confirm before pitching.
[VERIFY] -- This podcast may not exist as a named show. It could be a concept referenced by multiple podcasts. Confirm before pitching.
Apple Podcasts
Search "Bootstrapped Web" on Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Search "Bootstrapped Web" on Spotify
Host(s)
Brian Casel & Jordan Gal [VERIFY -- may have changed]
Audience Size
~5,000-10,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Bootstrapped SaaS founders, similar to Art of Product audience.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM or email
Twitter DM or email
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Bootstrapping an AI platform in the age of massive VC-funded AI competitors."
"Bootstrapping an AI platform in the age of massive VC-funded AI competitors."
Status
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- Brian Casel moved on to other projects (ZipMessage, then Clarityflow). Jordan Gal was building Rally. The show likely ended around 2020-2021. Verify before investing time in a pitch.
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- Brian Casel moved on to other projects (ZipMessage, then Clarityflow). Jordan Gal was building Rally. The show likely ended around 2020-2021. Verify before investing time in a pitch.
Notes
May have paused or changed format -- verify current status before pitching. Brian Casel is now more associated with his other podcasts.
May have paused or changed format -- verify current status before pitching. Brian Casel is now more associated with his other podcasts.
Host(s)
Various Product Hunt team members
Audience Size
~10,000-30,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
Product enthusiasts, early adopters, startup founders, tech workers.
Typical Guests
Founders who have recently launched on Product Hunt, particularly those who had notable launches.
Founders who have recently launched on Product Hunt, particularly those who had notable launches.
How to Pitch
Launch on Product Hunt first, then pitch the podcast. A strong PH launch is basically the prerequisite.
Launch on Product Hunt first, then pitch the podcast. A strong PH launch is basically the prerequisite.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Enovari: AI memory that persists across every platform -- the solo founder launch story." Time this around your Product Hunt launch.
"Enovari: AI memory that persists across every platform -- the solo founder launch story." Time this around your Product Hunt launch.
What Resonates
Unique products, compelling launch stories, products that solve problems the PH audience experiences.
Unique products, compelling launch stories, products that solve problems the PH audience experiences.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Product Hunt's podcast has been inconsistent. They may have paused it. Their main value is the platform launch itself, not necessarily the podcast.
[VERIFY] -- Product Hunt's podcast has been inconsistent. They may have paused it. Their main value is the platform launch itself, not necessarily the podcast.
Notes
Coordinate with a Product Hunt launch for maximum synergy. Even if the podcast is inactive, a PH launch is valuable on its own and can lead to other podcast invitations.
Coordinate with a Product Hunt launch for maximum synergy. Even if the podcast is inactive, a PH launch is valuable on its own and can lead to other podcast invitations.
Host(s)
Benedikt Deicke & Brian Rhea [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion, 30-40 min
Listener Demographics
Patient bootstrappers, founders who reject hustle culture.
Typical Episode Topics
The long game of SaaS, sustainable growth, avoiding burnout, building without urgency.
The long game of SaaS, sustainable growth, avoiding burnout, building without urgency.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM
Twitter DM
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The slow, steady path of building AI infrastructure -- no shortcuts, no funding, just building." If you have a sustainable, long-term mindset, this resonates.
"The slow, steady path of building AI infrastructure -- no shortcuts, no funding, just building." If you have a sustainable, long-term mindset, this resonates.
Status
[VERIFY] -- May have reduced frequency or paused. Check latest episode date.
[VERIFY] -- May have reduced frequency or paused. Check latest episode date.
Host(s)
Ian Landsman & Andrey Butov [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
Bootstrapped founders, developer-entrepreneurs.
How to Pitch
Twitter or email
Twitter or email
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Real talk about bootstrapping AI infrastructure as a solo founder."
"Real talk about bootstrapping AI infrastructure as a solo founder."
Status
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- This show had long gaps between episodes and may have wound down. Verify before pitching.
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- This show had long gaps between episodes and may have wound down. Verify before pitching.
Host(s)
Tim Ferriss
Audience Size
~2-5M+ per episode
Format
Long-form interview, 1-3 hours
Listener Demographics
Broad: entrepreneurs, productivity enthusiasts, health/fitness, lifelong learners. Massive mainstream audience.
Typical Guests
World-class performers: billionaire investors, bestselling authors, Olympic athletes, A-list celebrities. Tim focuses on deconstructing habits and routines.
World-class performers: billionaire investors, bestselling authors, Olympic athletes, A-list celebrities. Tim focuses on deconstructing habits and routines.
How to Pitch
Extremely difficult to get on. Referral-based. Tim's team manages his guest pipeline.
Extremely difficult to get on. Referral-based. Tim's team manages his guest pipeline.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Long shot -- would need a warm intro and a much bigger traction story. Not realistic at current stage.
Long shot -- would need a warm intro and a much bigger traction story. Not realistic at current stage.
What Resonates
Unique frameworks, deep expertise, "world-class" at something. Tim loves tools and systems.
Unique frameworks, deep expertise, "world-class" at something. Tim loves tools and systems.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Tim publishes regularly.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Tim publishes regularly.
Notes
Aspirational target. Worth noting but don't spend time pitching now. Revisit when Enovari has significant traction (millions of users, meaningful revenue).
Aspirational target. Worth noting but don't spend time pitching now. Revisit when Enovari has significant traction (millions of users, meaningful revenue).
Host(s)
Guy Raz
Audience Size
~5-10M+ per episode
Format
Narrative interview, 30-50 min
Listener Demographics
General public interested in entrepreneurship, NPR's broad educated audience. Not tech-specific.
Typical Guests
Founders of well-known companies: Airbnb, Instagram, Spanx, Patagonia. Typically companies with years of history and household-name recognition.
Founders of well-known companies: Airbnb, Instagram, Spanx, Patagonia. Typically companies with years of history and household-name recognition.
How to Pitch
howIbuiltthis@npr.org [VERIFY] or through NPR pitch channels
howIbuiltthis@npr.org [VERIFY] or through NPR pitch channels
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with nothing -- the underdog story in the age of billion-dollar AI." Only pitch when you have a truly compelling scale story.
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with nothing -- the underdog story in the age of billion-dollar AI." Only pitch when you have a truly compelling scale story.
What Resonates
Human drama, perseverance, near-death business moments, surprising pivots. The audience loves emotional storytelling.
Human drama, perseverance, near-death business moments, surprising pivots. The audience loves emotional storytelling.
What to Avoid
Technical jargon. This is a mainstream audience. Explain AI memory like you'd explain it to your parents.
Technical jargon. This is a mainstream audience. Explain AI memory like you'd explain it to your parents.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular podcasts globally.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular podcasts globally.
Notes
Massive reach but they typically feature established companies with significant revenue. Keep on radar for when Enovari reaches notable scale. The "David vs Goliath in AI" angle is compelling if traction supports it. They also have a "How I Built This Lab" segment for earlier-stage companies -- worth investigating.
Massive reach but they typically feature established companies with significant revenue. Keep on radar for when Enovari reaches notable scale. The "David vs Goliath in AI" angle is compelling if traction supports it. They also have a "How I Built This Lab" segment for earlier-stage companies -- worth investigating.
Host(s)
Ben Gilbert & David Rosenthal
Audience Size
~500K-2M+ per episode (massive growth in recent years)
Format
Deep-dive narrative, 2-4 hours
Listener Demographics
Tech professionals, investors, business strategists, founders. Highly educated audience that loves deep research.
Typical Episodes
Deep dives into companies like NVIDIA, TSMC, Costco, Berkshire Hathaway. Not an interview show for startups.
How to Pitch
Not interview-format for startups; they cover established companies
Not interview-format for startups; they cover established companies
Notes
Aspirational/educational -- listen to understand how great tech stories are told. Not a realistic guest target now. Study their storytelling format for your own pitching.
Aspirational/educational -- listen to understand how great tech stories are told. Not a realistic guest target now. Study their storytelling format for your own pitching.
Apple Podcasts
Search "Latent Space" on Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Search "Latent Space" on Spotify
Host(s)
swyx (Shawn Wang) & Alessio Fanelli
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000+ per episode (growing rapidly with AI interest)
Format
Technical AI discussion + interviews, 45-90 min
Listener Demographics
AI engineers, ML researchers, AI-focused founders, developer advocates. Highly technical.
Typical Episode Topics
AI infrastructure, LLM developments, agent frameworks, RAG, embeddings, AI tooling, AI startup strategies. Deep technical content.
AI infrastructure, LLM developments, agent frameworks, RAG, embeddings, AI tooling, AI startup strategies. Deep technical content.
Typical Guests
AI company founders/CTOs, ML engineers at major labs, open-source AI tool creators. High technical bar.
AI company founders/CTOs, ML engineers at major labs, open-source AI tool creators. High technical bar.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@swyx) or email. swyx is very active on Twitter and engages with the AI dev community.
Twitter DM (@swyx) or email. swyx is very active on Twitter and engages with the AI dev community.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building the memory layer for AI -- persistent, portable, structured memory across all AI platforms. The technical architecture and why it matters." Focus on the TECHNICAL innovation, not the founder story. Discuss memory architectures, embedding strategies, cross-platform interop challenges.
"Building the memory layer for AI -- persistent, portable, structured memory across all AI platforms. The technical architecture and why it matters." Focus on the TECHNICAL innovation, not the founder story. Discuss memory architectures, embedding strategies, cross-platform interop challenges.
What Resonates
Technical depth, novel architectural approaches, clear thinking about AI infrastructure. swyx coined "AI Engineer" as a role -- speak to that audience.
Technical depth, novel architectural approaches, clear thinking about AI infrastructure. swyx coined "AI Engineer" as a role -- speak to that audience.
What to Avoid
Surface-level AI buzzwords. This audience will see through anything that isn't technically substantive. Come with architectural diagrams and specific technical decisions.
Surface-level AI buzzwords. This audience will see through anything that isn't technically substantive. Come with architectural diagrams and specific technical decisions.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the fastest-growing AI podcasts. swyx is extremely active.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the fastest-growing AI podcasts. swyx is extremely active.
Notes
AI-focused technical audience. This is about the TECHNOLOGY angle, not just the founder story. Would need to discuss technical architecture of AI memory, vector embeddings, cross-platform interop, etc. Prepare deeply for this one.
AI-focused technical audience. This is about the TECHNOLOGY angle, not just the founder story. Would need to discuss technical architecture of AI memory, vector embeddings, cross-platform interop, etc. Prepare deeply for this one.
Spotify
Search "Practical AI" on Spotify
Host(s)
Daniel Whitenack & Chris Benson
Audience Size
~15,000-30,000 per episode
Format
Technical discussion + interviews, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Data scientists, ML engineers, AI practitioners. Slightly more accessible than Latent Space.
Typical Episode Topics
Applied AI use cases, MLOps, practical implementations of AI in business, AI tools and frameworks.
Applied AI use cases, MLOps, practical implementations of AI in business, AI tools and frameworks.
Typical Guests
AI practitioners, researchers with practical applications, AI tool builders.
AI practitioners, researchers with practical applications, AI tool builders.
How to Pitch
editors@changelog.com
editors@changelog.com
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Practical AI memory: building persistent context for AI assistants across platforms." Emphasize the practical, applied nature -- this isn't a research podcast.
"Practical AI memory: building persistent context for AI assistants across platforms." Emphasize the practical, applied nature -- this isn't a research podcast.
What Resonates
Real-world applications, practical implementations, things listeners can use today. Less theoretical than Latent Space.
Real-world applications, practical implementations, things listeners can use today. Less theoretical than Latent Space.
What to Avoid
Pure theory without practical applications.
Pure theory without practical applications.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of the Changelog network, publishes regularly.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of the Changelog network, publishes regularly.
Host(s)
Nathaniel Whittemore (NLW)
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000+
Format
Daily/frequent AI news + interviews, 15-30 min
Listener Demographics
AI-curious professionals, tech workers, founders exploring AI, not necessarily deeply technical.
Typical Episode Topics
AI news of the day, implications of new AI releases, AI policy, AI business models, interviews with AI founders.
AI news of the day, implications of new AI releases, AI policy, AI business models, interviews with AI founders.
Typical Guests
AI founders, AI researchers, AI policy people. NLW covers a wide range.
AI founders, AI researchers, AI policy people. NLW covers a wide range.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@nlwcommunity -- verify handle, previously @nlaborforce)
Twitter DM (@nlwcommunity -- verify handle, previously @nlaborforce)
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory as the missing infrastructure layer -- what happens when AI can actually remember." Time the pitch around a relevant AI news cycle (e.g., when a major AI company announces memory features).
"AI memory as the missing infrastructure layer -- what happens when AI can actually remember." Time the pitch around a relevant AI news cycle (e.g., when a major AI company announces memory features).
What Resonates
Timeliness, connecting to current AI news, clear articulation of why this matters NOW.
Timeliness, connecting to current AI news, clear articulation of why this matters NOW.
What to Avoid
Pitching when there's no news hook. NLW's show is news-driven.
Pitching when there's no news hook. NLW's show is news-driven.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- NLW publishes frequently and is very active in AI discourse.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- NLW publishes frequently and is very active in AI discourse.
Apple Podcasts
Search "Nathan Barry" on Apple Podcasts
Host(s)
Nathan Barry (founder of Kit, formerly ConvertKit)
Audience Size
~10,000-30,000 per episode
Format
Interview, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Creator economy founders, bootstrappers, content creators who build products.
Typical Episode Topics
Bootstrapping stories, creator economy, building audiences, scaling without VC money, the transition from creator to founder.
Bootstrapping stories, creator economy, building audiences, scaling without VC money, the transition from creator to founder.
Typical Guests
Bootstrapped founders, creators who have built businesses, SaaS founders. Nathan values founders who think long-term.
Bootstrapped founders, creators who have built businesses, SaaS founders. Nathan values founders who think long-term.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@nathanbarry) or email. Nathan is active on Twitter.
Twitter DM (@nathanbarry) or email. Nathan is active on Twitter.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Creator economy meets AI: building the memory layer that makes AI assistants actually useful for creators." Connect Enovari's value to the creator audience Nathan serves.
"Creator economy meets AI: building the memory layer that makes AI assistants actually useful for creators." Connect Enovari's value to the creator audience Nathan serves.
What Resonates
Long-term thinking, patience, craftsmanship. Nathan bootstrapped Kit to $40M+ ARR and values the long game.
Long-term thinking, patience, craftsmanship. Nathan bootstrapped Kit to $40M+ ARR and values the long game.
What to Avoid
Short-term thinking or get-rich-quick framing. Nathan's audience respects sustainable building.
Short-term thinking or get-rich-quick framing. Nathan's audience respects sustainable building.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm podcast is actively publishing. Nathan may focus more on YouTube content now.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm podcast is actively publishing. Nathan may focus more on YouTube content now.
Notes
Nathan bootstrapped ConvertKit/Kit to $40M+ ARR. He deeply respects bootstrappers. Great alignment.
Nathan bootstrapped ConvertKit/Kit to $40M+ ARR. He deeply respects bootstrappers. Great alignment.
Host(s)
Anthony Castrio
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
Indie makers, early-stage founders, side-project builders. Very accessible community.
Typical Episode Topics
Founder stories, product launches, marketing tactics for indie products.
Founder stories, product launches, marketing tactics for indie products.
Typical Guests
Early-stage indie makers, often pre-revenue or early revenue. Very low bar for appearing.
Early-stage indie makers, often pre-revenue or early revenue. Very low bar for appearing.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@AnthonyCastrio) or through the Indie Worldwide community
Twitter DM (@AnthonyCastrio) or through the Indie Worldwide community
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo indie founder builds AI memory platform -- the full story." Perfect for an authentic, no-filter conversation.
"Solo indie founder builds AI memory platform -- the full story." Perfect for an authentic, no-filter conversation.
What Resonates
Authenticity, early-stage struggles, creative problem-solving with limited resources.
Authenticity, early-stage struggles, creative problem-solving with limited resources.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm current activity level. Anthony may have shifted to other projects.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm current activity level. Anthony may have shifted to other projects.
Notes
Community for indie makers. Very accessible. Good starting point for building podcast experience.
Community for indie makers. Very accessible. Good starting point for building podcast experience.
Host(s)
Brian Casel
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
Service-to-product founders, productized service builders, SaaS founders.
Typical Episode Topics
Productizing services, transitioning from freelance to SaaS, building repeatable systems.
Productizing services, transitioning from freelance to SaaS, building repeatable systems.
How to Pitch
Email or Twitter DM (@CasJam)
Email or Twitter DM (@CasJam)
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Productizing AI memory -- from concept to live platform as a solo founder." Focus on the productization journey.
"Productizing AI memory -- from concept to live platform as a solo founder." Focus on the productization journey.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Brian Casel has launched and wound down multiple podcasts. He was most recently focused on Clarityflow. Check latest episode date.
[VERIFY] -- Brian Casel has launched and wound down multiple podcasts. He was most recently focused on Clarityflow. Check latest episode date.
Notes
Brian Casel runs multiple bootstrapped products. Very aligned audience.
Brian Casel runs multiple bootstrapped products. Very aligned audience.
Host(s)
Various / Demio team
Audience Size
~3,000-10,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
SaaS marketers, growth-focused founders.
Typical Episode Topics
SaaS marketing tactics, growth experiments, customer acquisition strategies.
SaaS marketing tactics, growth experiments, customer acquisition strategies.
How to Pitch
Through website or Demio team contacts
Through website or Demio team contacts
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"How a solo founder is marketing an AI platform with $0." Focus on specific marketing tactics and results.
"How a solo founder is marketing an AI platform with $0." Focus on specific marketing tactics and results.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Demio (the webinar platform) produced this. Verify if still active after any Demio ownership changes.
[VERIFY] -- Demio (the webinar platform) produced this. Verify if still active after any Demio ownership changes.
Host(s)
James Dempsey [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The unglamorous reality of building AI infrastructure alone."
"The unglamorous reality of building AI infrastructure alone."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm this podcast exists and is active. The name may be confused with other shows.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm this podcast exists and is active. The name may be confused with other shows.
Host(s)
Lenny Rachitsky
Audience Size
~100,000-300,000+ per episode
Format
Long-form interview, 60-90 min
Listener Demographics
Product managers, product leaders, startup founders, growth professionals. Very product-focused.
Typical Episode Topics
Product strategy, growth frameworks, hiring product teams, user research, product-led growth, AI product development.
Product strategy, growth frameworks, hiring product teams, user research, product-led growth, AI product development.
Typical Guests
CPOs and VPs of Product at major companies (Airbnb, Figma, Notion), bestselling authors, established founders. Very high bar.
CPOs and VPs of Product at major companies (Airbnb, Figma, Notion), bestselling authors, established founders. Very high bar.
How to Pitch
Difficult -- typically features established product leaders. Lenny's newsletter (500K+ subscribers) gates podcast appearances.
Difficult -- typically features established product leaders. Lenny's newsletter (500K+ subscribers) gates podcast appearances.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The product thinking behind AI memory -- why every AI assistant needs persistent memory and how one person built it." Frame it as product insight, not founder story.
"The product thinking behind AI memory -- why every AI assistant needs persistent memory and how one person built it." Frame it as product insight, not founder story.
What Resonates
Frameworks, deep product thinking, data-driven decisions. Lenny's audience is analytically rigorous.
Frameworks, deep product thinking, data-driven decisions. Lenny's audience is analytically rigorous.
What to Avoid
Pitching too early. You need significant traction or a truly unique product insight to land this one.
Pitching too early. You need significant traction or a truly unique product insight to land this one.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the fastest-growing podcasts in tech. Lenny has become a major media figure.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the fastest-growing podcasts in tech. Lenny has become a major media figure.
Notes
Very product-focused audience. High bar for guests. Revisit when traction is higher.
Very product-focused audience. High bar for guests. Revisit when traction is higher.
Spotify
Host(s)
Jason Calacanis
Audience Size
~100,000-300,000+ per episode
Format
Interview + news, 45-75 min
Listener Demographics
Startup founders, investors, tech industry professionals. VC-oriented audience.
Typical Episode Topics
Startup news, VC funding rounds, AI developments, startup pitches (live pitch segments), founder interviews.
Startup news, VC funding rounds, AI developments, startup pitches (live pitch segments), founder interviews.
Typical Guests
VC-funded startup founders, investors, tech executives. Jason occasionally features bootstrapped founders as a contrast to the VC narrative.
VC-funded startup founders, investors, tech executives. Jason occasionally features bootstrapped founders as a contrast to the VC narrative.
How to Pitch
pitch@thisweekinstartups.com [VERIFY] or apply via website. Jason also does live pitch sessions on the show -- could apply for that format.
pitch@thisweekinstartups.com [VERIFY] or apply via website. Jason also does live pitch sessions on the show -- could apply for that format.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with $0 -- the anti-VC AI startup story." The contrast with his usual VC-funded guests is the hook. Also consider applying for the live pitch segment.
"Solo founder builds AI memory platform with $0 -- the anti-VC AI startup story." The contrast with his usual VC-funded guests is the hook. Also consider applying for the live pitch segment.
What Resonates
Big ambition, clear market opportunity, scrappy resourcefulness. Jason respects hustle.
Big ambition, clear market opportunity, scrappy resourcefulness. Jason respects hustle.
What to Avoid
Being defensive about not raising money. Frame bootstrapping as a strategic CHOICE, not a limitation.
Being defensive about not raising money. Frame bootstrapping as a strategic CHOICE, not a limitation.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Jason publishes multiple times per week.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Jason publishes multiple times per week.
Notes
Jason is VC-focused, but loves scrappy founders. The "bootstrapped AI" angle contrasts nicely with the usual VC-funded AI stories he covers.
Jason is VC-focused, but loves scrappy founders. The "bootstrapped AI" angle contrasts nicely with the usual VC-funded AI stories he covers.
Host(s)
Michael Sacca [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Startup founders, product managers, growth professionals.
How to Pitch
Email or form
Email or form
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building AI infrastructure as an indie founder."
"Building AI infrastructure as an indie founder."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Michael Sacca may have moved on to other projects. Confirm activity.
[VERIFY] -- Michael Sacca may have moved on to other projects. Confirm activity.
Host(s)
Omer Khan (same as The SaaS Podcast)
Audience Size
Community extension of The SaaS Podcast
Format
Community events, workshops
How to Pitch
Through SaaS Club membership
Through SaaS Club membership
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Leverage alongside The SaaS Podcast appearance. Do a community workshop on "bootstrapping AI products with $0."
Leverage alongside The SaaS Podcast appearance. Do a community workshop on "bootstrapping AI products with $0."
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Omer Khan's ecosystem.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Omer Khan's ecosystem.
Host(s)
SaaStock team [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
SaaS founders, particularly those in the European SaaS ecosystem.
How to Pitch
Through SaaStock conference connections
Through SaaStock conference connections
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Bootstrapping AI SaaS -- the solo founder playbook." SaaStock has both European and global events.
"Bootstrapping AI SaaS -- the solo founder playbook." SaaStock has both European and global events.
Status
[VERIFY] -- SaaStock is a conference company. Their podcast may be intermittent, tied to conference schedules.
[VERIFY] -- SaaStock is a conference company. Their podcast may be intermittent, tied to conference schedules.
36. Growth Stacking Show
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY -- this may not be Dan Martell's show. Dan Martell hosts "The SaaS Podcast" (different from Omer Khan's) and YouTube content]
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Growth hacking an AI platform with zero budget."
"Growth hacking an AI platform with zero budget."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm this podcast exists as a distinct show. May be confused with other growth-focused content.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm this podcast exists as a distinct show. May be confused with other growth-focused content.
37. Seeking Wisdom (Drift Podcast)
Medium
Host(s)
David Cancel & Dave Gerhardt
Status
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- Dave Gerhardt left Drift in 2020 and now runs Exit Five. David Cancel (Drift CEO) continued with other content. Drift was acquired by Salesloft in 2024. This podcast is almost certainly discontinued. Dave Gerhardt's new podcast "Exit Five" (B2B marketing) could be an alternative -- see entry #85.
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- Dave Gerhardt left Drift in 2020 and now runs Exit Five. David Cancel (Drift CEO) continued with other content. Drift was acquired by Salesloft in 2024. This podcast is almost certainly discontinued. Dave Gerhardt's new podcast "Exit Five" (B2B marketing) could be an alternative -- see entry #85.
Host(s)
Steli Efti & Hiten Shah
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000 per episode
Format
Co-host discussion + occasional guests, 15-30 min
Listener Demographics
Startup founders, SaaS operators, sales-focused founders (Steli's audience).
Typical Episode Topics
Sales tactics, startup operations, co-founder dynamics, marketing, hiring. Very tactical and actionable.
Sales tactics, startup operations, co-founder dynamics, marketing, hiring. Very tactical and actionable.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@staborz or @hnshah) -- note: Steli's handle is @staborz on Twitter, but verify.
Twitter DM (@staborz or @hnshah) -- note: Steli's handle is @staborz on Twitter, but verify.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The tactical decisions of bootstrapping an AI platform with no resources." Frame it as specific lessons, not a general story.
"The tactical decisions of bootstrapping an AI platform with no resources." Frame it as specific lessons, not a general story.
Status
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- The podcast ended around 2020-2021 after roughly 500 episodes. Both Steli and Hiten moved on to other projects. Steli continues with Close.com content. Hiten co-founded Nira. Verify before investing time.
[LIKELY INACTIVE] -- The podcast ended around 2020-2021 after roughly 500 episodes. Both Steli and Hiten moved on to other projects. Steli continues with Close.com content. Hiten co-founded Nira. Verify before investing time.
Notes
Steli built Close.com, Hiten built KISSmetrics/FYI. Both respect bootstrappers.
Steli built Close.com, Hiten built KISSmetrics/FYI. Both respect bootstrappers.
39. SaaS Scaling Secrets
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Scaling an AI SaaS from zero as a solo founder."
"Scaling an AI SaaS from zero as a solo founder."
Status
[VERIFY] -- May not exist as a distinct podcast. Confirm before pitching.
[VERIFY] -- May not exist as a distinct podcast. Confirm before pitching.
Host(s)
Brian McCullough
Audience Size
~30,000-80,000 per episode
Format
Daily tech news digest, 15-20 min + occasional longer interview episodes
Listener Demographics
Tech professionals, startup founders, investors, anyone who wants a daily tech news summary.
Typical Episode Topics
Daily roundup of the biggest tech stories. The main show is a monologue, not an interview. Occasional bonus interviews.
Daily roundup of the biggest tech stories. The main show is a monologue, not an interview. Occasional bonus interviews.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@brianmcc). Best pitched around a newsworthy event.
Twitter DM (@brianmcc). Best pitched around a newsworthy event.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The emerging AI memory infrastructure category -- why persistent AI memory is the next big thing." Needs a news hook.
"The emerging AI memory infrastructure category -- why persistent AI memory is the next big thing." Needs a news hook.
What Resonates
Newsworthiness, timeliness, connection to bigger tech trends.
Newsworthiness, timeliness, connection to bigger tech trends.
What to Avoid
Pitching without a news angle. This is a news show, not a founder-story show.
Pitching without a news angle. This is a news show, not a founder-story show.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Publishes daily.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Publishes daily.
Notes
News-focused. Best pitched around a newsworthy milestone (launch, significant user milestone, major partnership, or when AI memory becomes a trending topic).
News-focused. Best pitched around a newsworthy milestone (launch, significant user milestone, major partnership, or when AI memory becomes a trending topic).
Host(s)
Wil Schroter & Ryan Rutan
Audience Size
~10,000-30,000
Format
Co-host discussion + interviews, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Early-stage founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, people exploring startup ideas.
Typical Episode Topics
Startup fundamentals, fundraising, founder mental health, early-stage challenges, "should I quit my job" type topics.
Startup fundamentals, fundraising, founder mental health, early-stage challenges, "should I quit my job" type topics.
How to Pitch
Email via startups.com
Email via startups.com
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The real cost of bootstrapping -- building an AI platform with $0 and no team." Lead with the personal sacrifice angle.
"The real cost of bootstrapping -- building an AI platform with $0 and no team." Lead with the personal sacrifice angle.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Startups.com produces various content. Confirm podcast is active.
[VERIFY] -- Startups.com produces various content. Confirm podcast is active.
42. Open Podcast (formerly Transistor podcast)
Medium
Host(s)
Justin Jackson
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Building in public, 20-40 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building in public: an AI memory platform."
"Building in public: an AI memory platform."
Status
[VERIFY] -- May be the same as Build Your SaaS or may have been a separate show that concluded. Confirm before pitching.
[VERIFY] -- May be the same as Build Your SaaS or may have been a separate show that concluded. Confirm before pitching.
Host(s)
Nick Janetakis
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Technical interview about infrastructure, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
DevOps engineers, backend developers, infrastructure enthusiasts.
Typical Episode Topics
Tech stacks, deployment strategies, hosting choices, database decisions, scaling architecture. Very tactical technical content.
Tech stacks, deployment strategies, hosting choices, database decisions, scaling architecture. Very tactical technical content.
Typical Guests
Developers and founders who can speak in detail about their technical infrastructure.
Developers and founders who can speak in detail about their technical infrastructure.
How to Pitch
Email via website. Nick has a straightforward application process.
Email via website. Nick has a straightforward application process.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"How Enovari's AI memory platform runs in production -- the full tech stack and architecture." Be prepared to discuss exact technologies, hosting, database choices, CI/CD, monitoring.
"How Enovari's AI memory platform runs in production -- the full tech stack and architecture." Be prepared to discuss exact technologies, hosting, database choices, CI/CD, monitoring.
What Resonates
Specific technical details: "We use X for Y because Z." The more concrete, the better.
Specific technical details: "We use X for Y because Z." The more concrete, the better.
What to Avoid
Vagueness about your stack. This audience wants the exact details.
Vagueness about your stack. This audience wants the exact details.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Nick Janetakis is active in the developer community. Confirm podcast is still publishing.
[VERIFY] -- Nick Janetakis is active in the developer community. Confirm podcast is still publishing.
Notes
Purely technical focus. Great for developer credibility.
Purely technical focus. Great for developer credibility.
Host(s)
Corey Quinn
Audience Size
~10,000-30,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, AWS users, infrastructure decision-makers.
Typical Episode Topics
Cloud costs, AWS architecture, cloud vendor management, DevOps culture, infrastructure engineering. Corey is known for his irreverent humor about AWS billing.
Cloud costs, AWS architecture, cloud vendor management, DevOps culture, infrastructure engineering. Corey is known for his irreverent humor about AWS billing.
Typical Guests
Cloud engineers, DevOps leaders, infrastructure founders, cloud-native startup founders.
Cloud engineers, DevOps leaders, infrastructure founders, cloud-native startup founders.
How to Pitch
Twitter DM (@QuinnyPig) or email. Corey is very active on Twitter.
Twitter DM (@QuinnyPig) or email. Corey is very active on Twitter.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building AI memory infrastructure in the cloud on a $0 budget -- how to architect for scale without burning money." If you have a good cloud cost story, Corey will love it.
"Building AI memory infrastructure in the cloud on a $0 budget -- how to architect for scale without burning money." If you have a good cloud cost story, Corey will love it.
What Resonates
Cloud cost optimization, creative infrastructure solutions, humor about AWS complexity.
Cloud cost optimization, creative infrastructure solutions, humor about AWS complexity.
What to Avoid
Being boring. Corey's show has personality -- match his energy.
Being boring. Corey's show has personality -- match his energy.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Corey publishes regularly. Also runs the "Last Week in AWS" newsletter.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Corey publishes regularly. Also runs the "Last Week in AWS" newsletter.
Notes
Cloud infrastructure focused with humor. If using AWS/cloud services, this is very relevant. Also consider his newsletter for visibility.
Cloud infrastructure focused with humor. If using AWS/cloud services, this is very relevant. Also consider his newsletter for visibility.
Spotify
Search "Software Engineering Daily" on Spotify
Host(s)
Various hosts (rotating). Founded by Jeff Meyerson, who may have stepped back.
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000 per episode
Format
Technical interview, 45-60 min
Listener Demographics
Software engineers, backend developers, infrastructure engineers. Broad technical audience.
Typical Episode Topics
Deep dives into specific technologies: databases, API design, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, programming languages, DevOps.
Deep dives into specific technologies: databases, API design, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, programming languages, DevOps.
Typical Guests
CTOs, lead engineers, infrastructure founders, open-source maintainers.
CTOs, lead engineers, infrastructure founders, open-source maintainers.
How to Pitch
Email or form on website
Email or form on website
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The architecture of persistent AI memory -- building cross-platform memory infrastructure for AI assistants." 100% technical focus.
"The architecture of persistent AI memory -- building cross-platform memory infrastructure for AI assistants." 100% technical focus.
What Resonates
Deep technical content, novel architectural approaches, clear engineering thinking.
Deep technical content, novel architectural approaches, clear engineering thinking.
What to Avoid
Business talk. This is an engineering show.
Business talk. This is an engineering show.
Status
[VERIFY] -- The show may have changed ownership or format. Jeff Meyerson also started other ventures. Confirm current state.
[VERIFY] -- The show may have changed ownership or format. Jeff Meyerson also started other ventures. Confirm current state.
Notes
Technical engineering audience. Focus entirely on the technology, not the business.
Technical engineering audience. Focus entirely on the technology, not the business.
Host(s)
Aaron Delp & Brian Gracely
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Discussion + interviews, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Cloud professionals, IT decision-makers, infrastructure architects.
How to Pitch
Email or Twitter
Email or Twitter
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory as cloud-native infrastructure."
"AI memory as cloud-native infrastructure."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Long-running cloud podcast. Confirm current activity.
[VERIFY] -- Long-running cloud podcast. Confirm current activity.
Host(s)
Justin Garrison & Autumn Nash [VERIFY current hosts -- the show was previously hosted by Gerhard Lazu]
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Interview + discussion, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
DevOps engineers, platform engineers, SREs, infrastructure builders.
Typical Episode Topics
Shipping software, CI/CD, deployment strategies, platform engineering, Kubernetes, infrastructure management.
Shipping software, CI/CD, deployment strategies, platform engineering, Kubernetes, infrastructure management.
How to Pitch
editors@changelog.com
editors@changelog.com
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Shipping an AI memory platform as a solo developer -- CI/CD, infrastructure, and deployment for one." Focus on your deployment and shipping practices.
"Shipping an AI memory platform as a solo developer -- CI/CD, infrastructure, and deployment for one." Focus on your deployment and shipping practices.
What Resonates
Real shipping stories, deployment practices, how you handle ops as a solo developer.
Real shipping stories, deployment practices, how you handle ops as a solo developer.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of the Changelog network.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of the Changelog network.
Host(s)
Matt DeCoursey & Matt Watson
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, Kansas City startup community and broader.
Typical Episode Topics
Founder stories, startup operations, fundraising, hiring, product development. Produced by Full Scale (a dev shop).
Founder stories, startup operations, fundraising, hiring, product development. Produced by Full Scale (a dev shop).
How to Pitch
Via website contact form. They have a guest application process.
Via website contact form. They have a guest application process.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The hustle behind building an AI platform with nothing but code and determination."
"The hustle behind building an AI platform with nothing but code and determination."
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Publishes frequently, often multiple episodes per week. Relatively easy to get on.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Publishes frequently, often multiple episodes per week. Relatively easy to get on.
Notes
More accessible than many podcasts on this list. Good for building podcast experience.
More accessible than many podcasts on this list. Good for building podcast experience.
49. Bootstrapped Giants
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"From zero to AI infrastructure -- the bootstrapped giant in the making."
"From zero to AI infrastructure -- the bootstrapped giant in the making."
Status
[VERIFY] -- May not exist as a distinct podcast. Confirm before pitching.
[VERIFY] -- May not exist as a distinct podcast. Confirm before pitching.
50. Startups and Downs Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The ups and downs of solo-founding an AI platform."
"The ups and downs of solo-founding an AI platform."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
51. Founder to Founder
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Founder-to-founder: what it really takes to build AI infrastructure alone."
"Founder-to-founder: what it really takes to build AI infrastructure alone."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts may use this name. Confirm the specific show.
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts may use this name. Confirm the specific show.
Host(s)
Benji Hyam & Devesh Khanal
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000
Format
Content marketing focus, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Content marketers, SaaS marketers, founders who use content as a growth channel.
Typical Episode Topics
SEO-driven content strategy, content marketing ROI, case studies of content-driven growth.
SEO-driven content strategy, content marketing ROI, case studies of content-driven growth.
How to Pitch
Email
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Content marketing an AI platform with zero budget -- what actually works." Only pitch if you have specific content marketing results to share.
"Content marketing an AI platform with zero budget -- what actually works." Only pitch if you have specific content marketing results to share.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Grow & Convert is a content marketing agency. Their podcast may be intermittent.
[VERIFY] -- Grow & Convert is a content marketing agency. Their podcast may be intermittent.
Notes
Content marketing focused. Good if you have a compelling content strategy to discuss.
Content marketing focused. Good if you have a compelling content strategy to discuss.
Host(s)
Louis Grenier
Audience Size
~10,000-25,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Marketers who are frustrated with BS marketing advice, founders who want honest marketing tactics.
Typical Episode Topics
Positioning, pricing, authentic marketing, customer research, avoiding marketing BS. Louis is opinionated and contrarian.
Positioning, pricing, authentic marketing, customer research, avoiding marketing BS. Louis is opinionated and contrarian.
Typical Guests
Marketing authors, SaaS founders with non-BS marketing approaches, positioning experts.
Marketing authors, SaaS founders with non-BS marketing approaches, positioning experts.
How to Pitch
Email or form on website
Email or form on website
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Marketing an AI platform with zero budget -- no bullshit, no hacks, just real tactics." Align with Louis's anti-BS brand. Share specific tactics that worked and ones that failed.
"Marketing an AI platform with zero budget -- no bullshit, no hacks, just real tactics." Align with Louis's anti-BS brand. Share specific tactics that worked and ones that failed.
What Resonates
Honesty, anti-hype marketing, real results from real tactics. Louis hates fluffy marketing advice.
Honesty, anti-hype marketing, real results from real tactics. Louis hates fluffy marketing advice.
What to Avoid
Growth hacking cliches, "viral marketing" claims, anything that sounds like marketing BS.
Growth hacking cliches, "viral marketing" claims, anything that sounds like marketing BS.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Louis may have rebranded or shifted focus. Confirm current activity.
[VERIFY] -- Louis may have rebranded or shifted focus. Confirm current activity.
Notes
Anti-BS marketing focus. Perfect for discussing authentic marketing strategies.
Anti-BS marketing focus. Perfect for discussing authentic marketing strategies.
Medium
Host(s)
Y Combinator partners (Michael Seibel, Dalton Caldwell, etc.)
Audience Size
~50,000-100,000+
Format
Lectures + occasional interviews. YouTube content primarily.
Listener Demographics
Aspiring founders, early-stage founders, startup enthusiasts.
How to Pitch
Apply to YC Startup School (free) for visibility. You don't pitch the podcast -- you participate in the program and may be featured.
Apply to YC Startup School (free) for visibility. You don't pitch the podcast -- you participate in the program and may be featured.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Participate in Startup School for credibility and potential features. YC Startup School is free and provides structure + community.
Participate in Startup School for credibility and potential features. YC Startup School is free and provides structure + community.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- YC Startup School runs regular cohorts.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- YC Startup School runs regular cohorts.
55. Build & Launch Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building and launching an AI memory platform as a solo founder."
"Building and launching an AI memory platform as a solo founder."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts may use similar names. Confirm the specific show.
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts may use similar names. Confirm the specific show.
56. Revenue Research Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The revenue journey of a bootstrapped AI platform."
"The revenue journey of a bootstrapped AI platform."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
57. The Hustle & Flowchart Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
Joe Fier & Matt Wolfe [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~5,000-15,000
Format
Interview + discussion, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Online marketers, AI tool enthusiasts, digital business builders.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI tools for productivity: how persistent memory changes everything." If Matt Wolfe is involved, he covers AI tools extensively via his "Future Tools" brand.
"AI tools for productivity: how persistent memory changes everything." If Matt Wolfe is involved, he covers AI tools extensively via his "Future Tools" brand.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Matt Wolfe has become very prominent in AI content via YouTube and Future Tools. He may have moved on from this podcast. Verify current status.
[VERIFY] -- Matt Wolfe has become very prominent in AI content via YouTube and Future Tools. He may have moved on from this podcast. Verify current status.
Notes
If Matt Wolfe is involved, he covers AI tools extensively. Good fit. Matt's YouTube channel (600K+ subscribers) could be even more valuable.
If Matt Wolfe is involved, he covers AI tools extensively. Good fit. Matt's YouTube channel (600K+ subscribers) could be even more valuable.
58. Bright Founders Talk
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~1,000-3,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The bright side and dark side of solo founding an AI company."
"The bright side and dark side of solo founding an AI company."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
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Tier 3 -- Medium Priority (Good Fit)
2 items59. Founder Coffee / FounderCoffee
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Short interview, 15-30 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Casual founder story format.
Casual founder story format.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence. There may be multiple podcasts with this name.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence. There may be multiple podcasts with this name.
60. Startups for Breakfast / Startup Breakfast Club
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Audience Size
~2,000-5,000
Format
Interview, 30-45 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Morning conversation about bootstrapping AI."
"Morning conversation about bootstrapping AI."
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm existence and activity.
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Tier 4 -- Lower Priority / Long Shots
2 items61-65. YouTube-First Podcasts / Shows
Medium
66-75. Additional Niche & Regional Podcasts
Medium
▼
Additional Podcasts (76-110)
35 items76. The Indie Masterclass Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
Various indie hacker community members [VERIFY]
Focus
Deep-dive masterclasses on specific indie hacker skills
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Masterclass: How to build AI infrastructure as a solo founder on $0"
"Masterclass: How to build AI infrastructure as a solo founder on $0"
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
Host(s)
Graham Cluley & Carole Theriault
Audience Size
~20,000-40,000
Focus
Cybersecurity with humor
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The security architecture of AI memory -- how do you keep persistent AI memory safe?" Only if you have a strong security story.
"The security architecture of AI memory -- how do you keep persistent AI memory safe?" Only if you have a strong security story.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
Host(s)
Scott Hanselman (Microsoft)
Audience Size
~20,000-40,000
Format
Interview, 30 min
Listener Demographics
.NET developers, general software developers, Microsoft ecosystem.
Typical Guests
Developers working on interesting projects, open-source contributors, tech educators.
Developers working on interesting projects, open-source contributors, tech educators.
How to Pitch
Email via website. Scott is approachable and features a wide range of guests.
Email via website. Scott is approachable and features a wide range of guests.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building AI memory infrastructure -- the architecture decisions behind giving AI persistent context." Technical focus with accessible explanations.
"Building AI memory infrastructure -- the architecture decisions behind giving AI persistent context." Technical focus with accessible explanations.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Scott has been publishing for 20+ years. One of the longest-running tech podcasts.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Scott has been publishing for 20+ years. One of the longest-running tech podcasts.
Host(s)
Quincy Larson / Abbey Rennemeyer [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~30,000-80,000 (freeCodeCamp has millions of users)
Format
Interview + educational, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Self-taught developers, career changers, developers learning to code. Huge audience.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"From self-taught developer to AI platform founder -- how coding skills translate to building real products." If the founder story includes any self-taught elements, this resonates.
"From self-taught developer to AI platform founder -- how coding skills translate to building real products." If the founder story includes any self-taught elements, this resonates.
Status
[VERIFY] -- freeCodeCamp produces various content. Confirm podcast activity.
[VERIFY] -- freeCodeCamp produces various content. Confirm podcast activity.
Host(s)
Michael Kennedy
Audience Size
~30,000-60,000 per episode
Format
Technical interview, 60 min
Listener Demographics
Python developers, data scientists, ML engineers.
Typical Episode Topics
Python libraries, web frameworks, ML/AI with Python, developer tools.
Python libraries, web frameworks, ML/AI with Python, developer tools.
How to Pitch
Email via website. Michael is very responsive.
Email via website. Michael is very responsive.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building an AI memory platform with Python (if applicable) -- the technical stack behind persistent AI context." Only pitch if Python is a significant part of the stack.
"Building an AI memory platform with Python (if applicable) -- the technical stack behind persistent AI context." Only pitch if Python is a significant part of the stack.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Michael publishes weekly. Very consistent.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Michael publishes weekly. Very consistent.
Host(s)
Tobias Macey
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Technical interview, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Python developers, data engineers, ML practitioners.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory infrastructure in Python -- building persistent context for AI assistants." Technical Python focus.
"AI memory infrastructure in Python -- building persistent context for AI assistants." Technical Python focus.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Confirm current activity.
[VERIFY] -- Confirm current activity.
Host(s)
Adam Gordon Bell
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Narrative-style technical storytelling, 40-60 min
Listener Demographics
Software engineers who love deep technical stories.
Typical Episode Topics
The stories behind software -- how SQLite was built, the history of Unix, developer origin stories. Narrative-driven, not just Q&A.
The stories behind software -- how SQLite was built, the history of Unix, developer origin stories. Narrative-driven, not just Q&A.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The story of building AI memory -- why AI needs to remember, and one developer's quest to build it." Frame it as a narrative, not just an interview.
"The story of building AI memory -- why AI needs to remember, and one developer's quest to build it." Frame it as a narrative, not just an interview.
What Resonates
Great storytelling, technical depth with narrative structure. Adam is a talented storyteller.
Great storytelling, technical depth with narrative structure. Adam is a talented storyteller.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Adam publishes regularly. High-quality production.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Adam publishes regularly. High-quality production.
Host(s)
Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski
Audience Size
~50,000-100,000+ per episode
Format
Co-host discussion + occasional guests, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Web developers, full-stack developers, JavaScript ecosystem.
Typical Episode Topics
Web development tools, JavaScript frameworks, CSS, developer productivity, career advice.
Web development tools, JavaScript frameworks, CSS, developer productivity, career advice.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building AI-powered features for web apps -- how persistent AI memory works as a developer API." Only if Enovari has a developer-facing web API story.
"Building AI-powered features for web apps -- how persistent AI memory works as a developer API." Only if Enovari has a developer-facing web API story.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Massively popular web dev podcast. Now part of Sentry.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Massively popular web dev podcast. Now part of Sentry.
Host(s)
Various LogRocket team members
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Short technical interview, 20-30 min
Listener Demographics
Frontend developers, web developers, React developers.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Integrating AI memory into web applications." Only if there's a frontend/web developer angle.
"Integrating AI memory into web applications." Only if there's a frontend/web developer angle.
Status
[VERIFY] -- LogRocket produces this. Confirm current activity.
[VERIFY] -- LogRocket produces this. Confirm current activity.
Host(s)
Dave Gerhardt
Audience Size
~15,000-30,000
Format
Interview + solo, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
B2B marketers, marketing leaders, SaaS marketers.
Typical Episode Topics
B2B marketing tactics, brand building, content marketing, demand generation, marketing leadership.
B2B marketing tactics, brand building, content marketing, demand generation, marketing leadership.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Marketing an AI B2B product with zero budget -- real tactics for bootstrapped B2B marketing." Only if Enovari is B2B.
"Marketing an AI B2B product with zero budget -- real tactics for bootstrapped B2B marketing." Only if Enovari is B2B.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Dave built a large community around Exit Five. Previously at Drift.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Dave built a large community around Exit Five. Previously at Drift.
86. Indie Rails Podcast
Low
Host(s)
Various Ruby on Rails community members [VERIFY]
Focus
Building indie products with Ruby on Rails
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Only relevant if Rails is part of the stack.
Only relevant if Rails is part of the stack.
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
Host(s)
Various Go community members
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Panel discussion, 45-60 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Only relevant if Go is a significant part of the Enovari stack.
Only relevant if Go is a significant part of the Enovari stack.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Changelog network.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Changelog network.
Host(s)
Various JS community members
Audience Size
~10,000-20,000
Format
Panel discussion, 45-60 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Only relevant if JavaScript/Node.js is central to the stack.
Only relevant if JavaScript/Node.js is central to the stack.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Changelog network.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Part of Changelog network.
Host(s)
Jason Lemkin / Harry Stebbings [VERIFY current host]
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000
Format
Interview, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
SaaS founders and executives, heavily VC-oriented.
Typical Episode Topics
SaaS scaling, fundraising, sales, enterprise SaaS metrics.
SaaS scaling, fundraising, sales, enterprise SaaS metrics.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Bootstrapping in a VC-dominated AI category." The contrarian angle works here.
"Bootstrapping in a VC-dominated AI category." The contrarian angle works here.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- SaaStr is a major SaaS conference/media brand.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- SaaStr is a major SaaS conference/media brand.
Host(s)
Andrew Lisowski & Justin Bennett [VERIFY]
Audience Size
~3,000-8,000
Format
Interview about developer tools, 30-60 min
Listener Demographics
Developers who build and use developer tools.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory as a developer tool -- building persistent context that developers can integrate into their AI workflows."
"AI memory as a developer tool -- building persistent context that developers can integrate into their AI workflows."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
91. How to SaaS
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Focus
SaaS fundamentals and growth
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"How to SaaS with $0 -- the bootstrapped AI platform playbook."
"How to SaaS with $0 -- the bootstrapped AI platform playbook."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
Host(s)
Various Stack Overflow team members
Audience Size
~30,000-60,000
Format
Discussion + interviews, 30-45 min
Listener Demographics
Software developers (massive potential reach given Stack Overflow's brand).
Typical Episode Topics
Developer trends, AI in development, open source, developer experience.
Developer trends, AI in development, open source, developer experience.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"AI memory for developers -- how persistent context changes the AI-assisted development workflow."
"AI memory for developers -- how persistent context changes the AI-assisted development workflow."
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Stack Overflow publishes regularly.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Stack Overflow publishes regularly.
93. The Kevin Rose Show / Modern Finance
Low
Host(s)
Kevin Rose
Audience Size
~50,000-100,000
Format
Interview, 45-90 min
Listener Demographics
Tech enthusiasts, investors, early-adopter audience.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The future of AI memory -- why persistent context is the next frontier." Kevin covers emerging tech trends.
"The future of AI memory -- why persistent context is the next frontier." Kevin covers emerging tech trends.
Status
[VERIFY] -- Kevin has started and stopped multiple podcasts. Confirm current activity.
[VERIFY] -- Kevin has started and stopped multiple podcasts. Confirm current activity.
Host(s)
Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH)
Audience Size
~20,000-50,000
Format
Short discussions, 15-30 min
Listener Demographics
Bootstrappers, anti-VC founders, fans of calm company building.
Typical Episode Topics
Work culture, bootstrapping philosophy, anti-VC takes, product development at Basecamp/37signals.
Work culture, bootstrapping philosophy, anti-VC takes, product development at Basecamp/37signals.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Rarely have outside guests. Better to engage with their ideas and reference their philosophy when pitching other shows. Study their anti-VC, pro-bootstrapping messaging for your own pitches.
Rarely have outside guests. Better to engage with their ideas and reference their philosophy when pitching other shows. Study their anti-VC, pro-bootstrapping messaging for your own pitches.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- 37signals continues to produce content.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- 37signals continues to produce content.
95. Fully Charged AI / AI Applied
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Focus
Practical AI applications in business
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Applied AI memory -- how persistent context transforms AI from novelty to necessity."
"Applied AI memory -- how persistent context transforms AI from novelty to necessity."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
96. The Crazy Ones Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
Various [VERIFY]
Focus
Entrepreneurship and unconventional founder stories
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The crazy one who built an AI platform alone with $0." Lean into the audacity of the vision.
"The crazy one who built an AI platform alone with $0." Lean into the audacity of the vision.
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
97. Product Hunt Radio
Medium
Host(s)
Various Product Hunt team [VERIFY]
Format
Interview with product makers, 20-30 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Launching an AI memory product -- the Product Hunt journey." Coordinate with a PH launch.
"Launching an AI memory product -- the Product Hunt journey." Coordinate with a PH launch.
Status
[VERIFY] -- May overlap with or replace "Launched" (#17). Confirm current existence.
[VERIFY] -- May overlap with or replace "Launched" (#17). Confirm current existence.
Host(s)
Various Andreessen Horowitz partners
Audience Size
~100,000-300,000
Format
Discussion + interviews, 20-40 min
Listener Demographics
VCs, startup founders, tech executives, investors.
Typical Episode Topics
Tech trends, AI developments, venture capital, market analysis.
Tech trends, AI developments, venture capital, market analysis.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Long shot. a16z features their portfolio companies and major tech trends. Could work if AI memory becomes a recognized category and Enovari is seen as a pioneer.
Long shot. a16z features their portfolio companies and major tech trends. Could work if AI memory becomes a recognized category and Enovari is seen as a pioneer.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- a16z has a strong media operation.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- a16z has a strong media operation.
Host(s)
Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz
Audience Size
~200,000-500,000
Format
Tech news discussion, 60-90 min
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Not a guest interview show typically. Only relevant if AI memory becomes a major consumer tech story.
Not a guest interview show typically. Only relevant if AI memory becomes a major consumer tech story.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
Host(s)
Nilay Patel
Audience Size
~100,000-200,000
Format
Long-form interview about how tech companies make decisions, 60-90 min
Listener Demographics
Tech-curious general audience, executives, founders.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"How a solo founder makes decisions building AI infrastructure." Only when traction justifies the exposure.
"How a solo founder makes decisions building AI infrastructure." Only when traction justifies the exposure.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
101. Waveform (MKBHD)
Low
Host(s)
Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) & Andrew Manganelli
Audience Size
~200,000-500,000
Focus
Consumer tech, gadgets, tech news
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Only relevant if AI memory becomes a mainstream consumer feature.
Only relevant if AI memory becomes a mainstream consumer feature.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
Host(s)
Kevin Roose & Casey Newton
Audience Size
~200,000-500,000
Format
Tech news discussion, 60 min
Listener Demographics
Mainstream tech-interested audience, NYT readers.
Typical Episode Topics
AI developments, social media, tech regulation, major tech stories.
AI developments, social media, tech regulation, major tech stories.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The privacy/ethics angle of AI memory -- should AI remember everything?" Only when AI memory becomes a mainstream discussion topic.
"The privacy/ethics angle of AI memory -- should AI remember everything?" Only when AI memory becomes a mainstream discussion topic.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular tech podcasts.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- One of the most popular tech podcasts.
103. The AI Show (YouTube / Various)
Medium
Host(s)
Multiple shows use this name. Target specific AI YouTube channels.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Identify specific AI-focused YouTube channels that accept guests. Matt Wolfe's "Future Tools" YouTube channel, AI Explained, Two Minute Papers adjacent content.
Identify specific AI-focused YouTube channels that accept guests. Matt Wolfe's "Future Tools" YouTube channel, AI Explained, Two Minute Papers adjacent content.
Status
[VERIFY specific channels]
[VERIFY specific channels]
104. Founder Summit Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Focus
Founder stories and startup journeys
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Summit: the peak and valley journey of building AI infrastructure alone."
"Summit: the peak and valley journey of building AI infrastructure alone."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
105. Zero to Scale
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Focus
Scaling from zero users/revenue
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Literally zero to scale -- the AI memory platform built from absolute zero."
"Literally zero to scale -- the AI memory platform built from absolute zero."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
106. Bootstrapped Web TV / The SaaS Playbook
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY]
Focus
SaaS bootstrapping strategies
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"The bootstrapped AI SaaS playbook."
"The bootstrapped AI SaaS playbook."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
Host(s)
Matt Wolfe
Audience Size
~600,000+ YouTube subscribers; large newsletter audience
Format
YouTube videos + occasional podcast episodes, 15-45 min
Listener Demographics
AI enthusiasts, people discovering new AI tools, creators using AI.
Typical Topics
AI tool reviews, AI news, AI tool comparisons, new AI product features.
How to Pitch
Contact through futuretools.io or Twitter DM (@maborz) [VERIFY handle]
Contact through futuretools.io or Twitter DM (@maborz) [VERIFY handle]
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Enovari -- the AI tool that gives every AI assistant a memory." Frame as a tool review/feature, not a founder interview. Matt's audience wants to know what the tool DOES.
"Enovari -- the AI tool that gives every AI assistant a memory." Frame as a tool review/feature, not a founder interview. Matt's audience wants to know what the tool DOES.
What Resonates
Cool demos, unique capabilities, tools that make AI more useful. Show, don't tell.
Cool demos, unique capabilities, tools that make AI more useful. Show, don't tell.
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Matt is one of the most prominent AI tool reviewers.
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE] -- Matt is one of the most prominent AI tool reviewers.
108. The Bootstrapped Podcast (Bootstrapped.fm alternative)
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY -- may be distinct from #19]
Focus
Bootstrapping stories
Status
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts use the "bootstrapped" name.
[VERIFY] -- Multiple podcasts use the "bootstrapped" name.
Host(s)
Tyler Cowen (economist)
Audience Size
~100,000-300,000
Format
Deep intellectual interview, 60-90 min
Listener Demographics
Intellectuals, economists, policy thinkers, tech leaders.
Pitch Angle for Enovari
Long shot. Tyler covers broad intellectual topics. AI memory could be pitched as a philosophical/economic topic: "What does it mean for AI to have memory? What are the economic implications?"
Long shot. Tyler covers broad intellectual topics. AI memory could be pitched as a philosophical/economic topic: "What does it mean for AI to have memory? What are the economic implications?"
Status
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
[CONFIRMED ACTIVE]
110. Build with AI Podcast
Medium
Host(s)
[VERIFY -- multiple podcasts may use this name]
Focus
Building products with AI
Pitch Angle for Enovari
"Building with AI, and building FOR AI -- the memory layer every AI product needs."
"Building with AI, and building FOR AI -- the memory layer every AI product needs."
Status
[VERIFY]
[VERIFY]
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Bonus: Twitter Spaces & Live Audio
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Outreach Tracker
40 items1
Medium
Podcast
Indie Hackers
Date Pitched
Not started
2
Medium
Podcast
The Bootstrapped Founder
Date Pitched
Not started
3
Medium
Podcast
Startups For the Rest of Us
Date Pitched
Not started
4
Medium
Podcast
Build Your SaaS
Date Pitched
Not started
5
Medium
Podcast
MicroConf On Air
Date Pitched
Not started
6
Medium
Podcast
The SaaS Podcast
Date Pitched
Not started
7
Medium
Podcast
Software Social
Date Pitched
Not started
8
Medium
Podcast
Art of Product
Date Pitched
Not started
9
Medium
Podcast
Tropical MBA
Date Pitched
Not started
10
Medium
Podcast
Mixergy
Date Pitched
Not started
11
Medium
Podcast
Founder Quest
Date Pitched
Not started
12
Medium
Podcast
My First Million
Date Pitched
Not started
13
Medium
Podcast
Indie Bites
Date Pitched
Not started
14
Medium
Podcast
The Changelog
Date Pitched
Not started
15
Medium
Podcast
Latent Space
Date Pitched
Not started
16
Medium
Podcast
Practical AI
Date Pitched
Not started
17
Medium
Podcast
The AI Breakdown
Date Pitched
Not started
18
Medium
Podcast
Nathan Barry Show
Date Pitched
Not started
19
Medium
Podcast
Indie Worldwide
Date Pitched
Not started
20
Medium
Podcast
Software Engineering Daily
Date Pitched
Not started
21
Medium
Podcast
Startup Hustle
Date Pitched
Not started
22
Medium
Podcast
This Week in Startups
Date Pitched
Not started
23
Medium
Podcast
Rocketship.fm
Date Pitched
Not started
24
Medium
Podcast
Lenny's Podcast
Date Pitched
Not started
25
Medium
Podcast
How I Built This
Date Pitched
Not started
26
Medium
Podcast
The Startup Chat
Date Pitched
Not started
27
Medium
Podcast
Productize Podcast
Date Pitched
Not started
28
Medium
Podcast
Screaming in the Cloud
Date Pitched
Not started
29
Medium
Podcast
Everyone Hates Marketers
Date Pitched
Not started
30
Medium
Podcast
Grow & Convert
Date Pitched
Not started
31
Medium
Podcast
Techmeme Ride Home
Date Pitched
Not started
32
Medium
Podcast
Ship It! (Changelog)
Date Pitched
Not started
33
Medium
Podcast
Running in Production
Date Pitched
Not started
34
Medium
Podcast
SaaS Breakthrough
Date Pitched
Not started
35
Medium
Podcast
CoRecursive
Date Pitched
Not started
36
Medium
Podcast
Hanselminutes
Date Pitched
Not started
37
Medium
Podcast
Matt Wolfe / Future Tools
Date Pitched
Not started
38
Medium
Podcast
Exit Five
Date Pitched
Not started
39
Medium
Podcast
Stack Overflow Podcast
Date Pitched
Not started
40
Medium
Podcast
Giant Robots (thoughtbot)
Date Pitched
Not started
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Recommended Outreach Order
6 itemsWeek 1-2: Warm-up (Easiest to Land, Build Confidence)
Medium
Additional Info
1. Indie Bites -- short format, very welcoming, low prep 2. The Bootstrapped Founder -- Arvid is very accessible and responsive 3. Indie Worldwide -- indie maker community, low barrier 4. Startup Hustle -- publishes frequently, relatively easy to land 5. CoRecursive -- if you can tell the story well, great fit
1. Indie Bites -- short format, very welcoming, low prep 2. The Bootstrapped Founder -- Arvid is very accessible and responsive 3. Indie Worldwide -- indie maker community, low barrier 4. Startup Hustle -- publishes frequently, relatively easy to land 5. CoRecursive -- if you can tell the story well, great fit
Week 3-4: Core Bootstrapper Shows
Medium
Additional Info
6. The SaaS Podcast -- has a guest application form (easy process) 7. Build Your SaaS -- authentic storytelling (if they're taking guests) 8. Software Social -- supportive community 9. Art of Product -- technical founder focus 10. Mixergy -- deep interview format, builds credibility
6. The SaaS Podcast -- has a guest application form (easy process) 7. Build Your SaaS -- authentic storytelling (if they're taking guests) 8. Software Social -- supportive community 9. Art of Product -- technical founder focus 10. Mixergy -- deep interview format, builds credibility
Week 5-6: Flagship Bootstrapper Shows
Medium
Additional Info
11. Startups For the Rest of Us -- Rob Walling's show 12. Indie Hackers Podcast -- the flagship (pitch AFTER you have 1-2 episodes under your belt) 13. MicroConf -- submit talk proposal 14. Tropical MBA -- entrepreneurship + lifestyle angle 15. Nathan Barry Show -- creator/bootstrapper audience
11. Startups For the Rest of Us -- Rob Walling's show 12. Indie Hackers Podcast -- the flagship (pitch AFTER you have 1-2 episodes under your belt) 13. MicroConf -- submit talk proposal 14. Tropical MBA -- entrepreneurship + lifestyle angle 15. Nathan Barry Show -- creator/bootstrapper audience
Week 7-8: Technical/AI Shows
Medium
Additional Info
16. Latent Space -- AI technical credibility (prepare deeply) 17. Practical AI -- applied AI focus 18. The Changelog -- developer audience 19. Software Engineering Daily -- engineering focus 20. The AI Breakdown -- AI news audience (time with a news hook)
16. Latent Space -- AI technical credibility (prepare deeply) 17. Practical AI -- applied AI focus 18. The Changelog -- developer audience 19. Software Engineering Daily -- engineering focus 20. The AI Breakdown -- AI news audience (time with a news hook)
Week 9-10: Broader Reach
Medium
Additional Info
21. My First Million -- big audience play 22. This Week in Startups -- startup news 23. Lenny's Podcast -- product audience (only if you have traction) 24. Matt Wolfe / Future Tools -- AI tool audience 25. Screaming in the Cloud -- if you have a cloud infrastructure story
21. My First Million -- big audience play 22. This Week in Startups -- startup news 23. Lenny's Podcast -- product audience (only if you have traction) 24. Matt Wolfe / Future Tools -- AI tool audience 25. Screaming in the Cloud -- if you have a cloud infrastructure story
Week 11+: Follow-ups & Long Shots
Medium
Additional Info
Follow up on all unanswered pitches (wait 7-10 days after initial pitch) Pitch remaining podcasts from the full list Begin regular Twitter Spaces engagement Apply to MicroConf and YC Startup School Start building relationships for aspirational targets (Tim Ferriss, How I Built This, etc.)
Follow up on all unanswered pitches (wait 7-10 days after initial pitch) Pitch remaining podcasts from the full list Begin regular Twitter Spaces engagement Apply to MicroConf and YC Startup School Start building relationships for aspirational targets (Tim Ferriss, How I Built This, etc.)
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Key Strategy Notes
0 itemsPitch Templates
Template A: The Bootstrapper Story (for indie hacker / bootstrapper podcasts)
Subject: Solo AI founder story for [Podcast Name]
> Hi [Host Name],
> I'm [Your Name], the solo founder of Enovari (https://enovari.ai) -- an AI memory platform that gives AI assistants persistent, portable, structured memory across every platform.
> I built the entire thing alone with $0 in funding. No team, no investors, no safety net. Just me, code, and a conviction that AI needs real memory to be truly useful.
> A few things that might make a good conversation:
- Why I chose to bootstrap in a space dominated by billion-dollar AI companies
- The technical and business decisions you make when you literally can't afford to get it wrong
- How I'm marketing an AI infrastructure product with zero budget
- What "back against the wall" motivation actually looks like day to day
> The product is live and I'd love to share the real, unvarnished story with your audience.
> Would this be a fit for [Podcast Name]?
> Best,
[Your Name]
Template B: The Technical/AI Story (for tech/AI podcasts)
Subject: AI Memory Infrastructure -- guest pitch for [Podcast Name]
> Hi [Host Name],
> I'm building Enovari (https://enovari.ai), a persistent memory layer for AI assistants. Think of it as the missing infrastructure that lets AI actually remember context across sessions, platforms, and applications.
> What makes this technically interesting:
- Cross-platform memory architecture -- how to build memory that works across Claude, ChatGPT, and every other AI
- The challenge of structured memory vs. raw context windows
- Persona systems and memory namespacing
- 140+ API integrations for AI memory
> What makes the founder story interesting:
- Built entirely by one person with zero funding
- Bootstrapped in a space where competitors raise hundreds of millions
> Would love to dive deep on the technical architecture and the "why now" for AI memory with your audience.
> Best,
[Your Name]
Template C: The Business Opportunity Angle (for business/opportunity podcasts like MFM)
Subject: Solo founder built AI memory platform with $0 -- [Podcast Name] guest pitch
> Hi [Host Name],
> Quick pitch: I built an AI memory platform (https://enovari.ai) completely alone with zero funding. It gives AI assistants persistent memory across every platform -- something that doesn't really exist yet.
> The opportunity angle:
- AI memory is a category that barely exists but every AI user needs
- Built and launched by one person (yes, really)
- The bootstrapped underdog story in a space of $10B AI companies
- Zero-budget marketing playbook for an AI product
> I think your audience would find both the business opportunity and the scrappy founder story compelling.
> Open to chatting?
> [Your Name]
Template D: The Product/UX Angle (for product-focused podcasts like Lenny's)
Subject: The product architecture of AI memory -- [Podcast Name] guest pitch
> Hi [Host Name],
> I'm the solo founder of Enovari (https://enovari.ai), an AI memory platform. The core product question I'm solving: how do you design memory that works across every AI platform while remaining structured, searchable, and useful?
> Product topics I can discuss:
- Designing for cross-platform compatibility when every AI has different APIs
- The UX challenge of making "memory" transparent and controllable for users
- How persona systems change the AI interaction paradigm
- Product decisions when you're the only person on the team
> Happy to share specific product frameworks and decisions that your audience could apply.
> Best,
[Your Name]
Template E: The "Building in Public" Angle (for community-focused shows)
Subject: Building an AI platform in public -- [Podcast Name] guest pitch
> Hi [Host Name],
> I've been building Enovari (https://enovari.ai) in public -- sharing every milestone, failure, and decision along the way. It's an AI memory platform that gives AI assistants persistent memory across platforms.
> What makes my building-in-public journey different:
- $0 budget means every decision has maximum stakes
- Solo founder in a space of massive teams
- The AI space moves so fast that building in public means real-time pivots in front of an audience
- Community feedback has directly shaped the product
> I'd love to share the unfiltered story with your audience.
> Best,
[Your Name]
Guest Preparation Guide
Before You Record: General Preparation
Equipment Recommendations
| Item | Budget Option | Better Option |
| Microphone | Apple EarPods / AirPods (acceptable in a pinch) | Samson Q2U ($60) or Audio-Technica ATR2100x ($100) -- USB + XLR |
| Headphones | Any wired earbuds (avoid Bluetooth latency) | Sony MDR-7506 ($80) or similar closed-back |
| Environment | Closet full of clothes (seriously -- great sound dampening) | Treated room with soft surfaces |
| Internet | Wired ethernet if possible | Wired ethernet (avoid WiFi drops) |
| Backup | Phone voice memo as backup recording | Dedicated local recording via Riverside/Zencastr |
| Format | Preparation | Tips |
| Long-form interview (45-90 min) | Prepare 7-10 story beats. Know deep details. | Pace yourself. You have time to be thorough. Don't rush. Let silences breathe. |
| Short-form interview (15-20 min) | Prepare 3-4 punchy beats. Practice a 60-second origin story. | Every second counts. Be concise. Have your best stories ready to deploy instantly. |
| Co-host discussion (you as guest on a duo show) | Listen to their dynamic. Know who asks what kind of questions. | Play to both hosts. Address them by name. The dynamic is a conversation between three people, not an interview. |
| Panel / roundtable | Prepare short, memorable points. Don't try to dominate. | Jump in with concise, distinct perspectives. Agree with others and build on their points. Stand out by being succinct. |
| Solo episode (if invited to do one) | Script an outline, not a script. Know your flow. | Practice out loud 2-3 times. Record yourself and listen back. Aim for conversational, not scripted. |
| Live/Twitter Spaces | Have talking points but be flexible. The energy is less polished. | Engage with chat/audience. Be more casual. Short, punchy contributions work best in live formats. |
After Recording: Maximize the Episode
Fact-Check & Verification Notes
The following corrections and notes were made during this review:
Total podcasts identified: 110 Confirmed active: ~40+ Needs verification: ~30 Likely inactive: ~5-8 High priority targets: 15 Medium-high priority: 15 Medium priority: 25+ Lower priority / long shots / aspirational: 25+