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The AI Podcast for Startups

The AI podcast for startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship. Daily 5-minute briefings on the trends, tools, and developments that matter. Generated by AI, delivered to your inbox. From $9/mo.

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The Startups industry moves fast. New developments emerge daily from dozens of sources. Staying informed is a competitive requirement — but reading everything yourself is impossible.

ListenBrief generates a daily audio briefing from the sources you care about, delivered every morning before your workday starts. It's your personal podcast — focused on startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship.

Industry reality: Y Combinator accepts 200+ startups per batch, twice per year

What goes into your Startups briefing

You define your sources. Add RSS feeds, YouTube channels, newsletters, and blogs that cover startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship. ListenBrief reads everything overnight and extracts the most important signals.

Professionals in startup ecosystems and entrepreneurship typically track:

  • YC Batch Updates
  • Seed Funding Rounds
  • Product Launches
  • Breaking news and announcements from your key sources
  • Trends across your saved channels and feeds
The average successful startup founder reads 3+ hours of industry news per week

Who uses ListenBrief for Startups

ListenBrief is built for professionals who need to stay informed but can't afford to spend hours reading every morning. In the Startups space, that includes:

  • Founders — tracking developments relevant to their work and clients
  • CTOs — tracking developments relevant to their work and clients
  • Product Managers — tracking developments relevant to their work and clients
  • Growth Hackers — tracking developments relevant to their work and clients
  • Indie Hackers — tracking developments relevant to their work and clients

How it works in 3 steps

Step 1 — Add your sources. Connect the RSS feeds, YouTube channels, and newsletters you already follow. Takes 2 minutes.

Step 2 — AI reads everything overnight. Every morning, ListenBrief scans your sources, extracts key developments, and writes a briefing script tuned for your context.

Step 3 — Listen during your commute. A crisp MP3 arrives in your inbox at 6 AM. Press play. You're up to speed before you reach your desk.

Seed-stage funding rounds are announced daily across 50+ newsletters and blogs

Ready to try it? Start a free 7-day trial — no credit card required. Your first Startups briefing is ready within minutes.

Also see: more use cases for professionals in Startups

Frequently asked questions

How does ListenBrief know what matters in my industry?

You define your sources — RSS feeds, YouTube channels, newsletters, and websites. ListenBrief's AI reads everything you add overnight and filters for the most important signals for your specific context.

How long is each briefing?

Briefings run 5–30 minutes depending on your plan. Starter plan delivers a focused 5-minute briefing. Pro gives you 10 minutes. Power subscribers get up to 30 minutes of deep coverage.

Can I get industry briefings in my language?

Yes. ListenBrief supports English, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese briefings. You can set your language preference during onboarding or any time in Settings.

What sources can I add for my industry?

Any RSS feed, YouTube channel, newsletter, or website. You can also add company blogs, Substack publications, LinkedIn newsletters (via RSS), and Reddit threads for your industry.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every plan includes a 7-day free trial. No credit card required to start. Your first briefing is ready within minutes of signing up.

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