With all the time you spend on your phone, you might as well be learning something.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite entrepreneurial influencers – from podcasters to social media stars and everyone in between – to help you get motivated, educated, and inspired.
Karen Cahn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-cahn/
Karen Cahn is the Founder and CEO of IFundWomen, the premier funding marketplace for women entrepreneurs. Since its founding, IFundWomen has empowered 20,000 startups to raise $400M in early-stage capital and create 85,000 new jobs, helping fuel the small business economy.
Jason Feifer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/
Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine and host of the Help Wanted podcast, where he helps people through their biggest work challenges.
Greg Head
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregheadaz/
Greg Head is a paid advisor to 40 practical SaaS founders who are building valuable software companies without big funding. He hosts the popular Practical Founders Podcast and moderates five Practical Founders Peer Groups with SaaS founders from around the world. Learn more and get his weekly email at PracticalFounders.com.
Lauren Mailian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmaillian/
As a global CEO, operations executive, entrepreneur, award-winning marketer, investor, advisor, and influencer Lauren Mailian built and scaled consumer-focused brand companies, elevated iconic legacy brands, and created new approaches to VC investing.
Jason Mayden
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmayden/
Jason Mayden is the CEO & Co-Founder of Trillicon Valley, an award-winning design & strategy consultancy specializing in new venture creation and multi-stakeholder partnership negotiations for athletes, entertainers, and global creatives.
Jeanette Mulvey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettemulvey/
Jeanette Mulvey is a business journalist focusing on creating digital content that drives traffic, engagement, and revenue.
Codie Sanchez
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codiesanchez/
Codie Sanchez is the founder of Contrarian Thinking, a media company that teaches people to think critically and cashflow unconventionally.
Maynard Webb
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maynardwebb/
Maynard Webb is the founder of a seed-stage venture capital firm and the author of the best-selling book “Dear Founder.”
John Henry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhenrystyle/
John Henry is a Dominican-American entrepreneur and investor. Henry has been named to the Inc 30 Under 30, Adweek Creative 100, Forbes 30 Under 30, The Root 100, and Ebony Power 100 lists.
Leila Gharani
YouTube: @LeilaGharani
Leila’s YouTube channel is dedicated to helping with office productivity. Her tutorials on Teams, Excel, ChatGTP, OneNote, Power Query, Outlook, and more will save you time so you can work on things that matter.
Erin Winters
YouTube: @ErinOnDemand
Erin posts all sorts of entrepreneurship content, from day-in-the-life videos to detailed how-to’s. Her long-form content is targeted at supporting people of all backgrounds find their passion.
Jay Baer
YouTube: @JayBaer
Jay Baer is a customer experience, marketing, and business growth author, researcher, and advisor. A 7th-generation entrepreneur, Jay has written multiple best-selling business books, and founded six multi-million-dollar companies. His YouTube channel boasts advice on specific topics – from to effective communication to achieving perfect timing – in five minutes or less.
Peter Voogd
Instagram: @peterjvoogd
Peter Voogd has been labeled as the world’s leading authority for millennials and entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur.com and numerous other international publications. He is the founder of the Game Changer’s Academy.
Marie Forleo
Instagram: @marieforleo
Named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and owner of one of Inc.’s 500 fastest-growing companies, Marie Forleo has created a socially conscious digital empire that inspires millions. She’s the star of MarieTV and host of The Marie Forleo Podcast. She runs the acclaimed business training program B-School, the writing program The Copy Cure, and the joyful productivity program Time Genius.
Natalie Franke
Instagram: @nataliefranke
Natalie Franke is a USA Today bestselling author, community builder, and the Head of Marketing at Flodesk.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Instagram: @garyvee
Gary Vaynerchuk is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple companies, and a six-time New York Times bestselling author. For ideas on how to grow a business, management, and more, Gary is a must-follow.
Sunny Lenarduzzi
Instagram: @sunnylenarduzzi
Sunny is the founder of the Authority Accelerator program, an online course that helps scale businesses. She shares tips and tricks for time management, leadership, saving, and more that every entrepreneur should know.
Angie Lee
Instagram: @angieleeshow
Angie Lee is a podcaster, serial entrepreneur, comedian, and CEO. Her social media is dedicated to motivating women to dive into entrepreneurship.
Em Lucin
TikTok: @emlucin
Em Lucin is the founder of Napoleon, a clothing brand that helps raise money for animals. Based in Australia, TikTok channel showcases her products and educates other entrepreneurs on the challenges of launching a business.
Kaila Uli
TikTok: @kailauli
Kaila Uli is the founder of Brillies Sunglasses. Her TikTok channel covers topics like creating a return policy, brand building, and conversion rates.
Liv Portillo
TikTok: @livportio
Liv Portillo is the founder of DBL Jewelry, a company she started at 16 with just $40. Her TikTok channel is a mix of jewelry promotion and inspirational videos, answering questions about how the business works.
Skylar Cunningham
TikTok: @skylargraceco
Skylar Cunningham is a videographer and graphic designer. Her TikTok channel includes sneak-peak videos and Q&As about what it’s like to be a business owner.
Lucy Eden
TikTok: @lucyedendesign
Lucy Eden is a brand designer. Her TikTok channel includes design tips, logo designs, and Adobe tutorials.
Sam Ogborn
TikTok: @marketingwithsam_
Sam Ogborn had her start in marketing working for large corporations like Kraft, Nike, Red Bull, and Walgreens. Her TikTok channel helps people feel more confident about marketing.
Davie Fogarty
TikTok: @daviefogarty
Davie Fogarty is the founder of Oodie. On his TikTok channel, he answers questions about his business and provides tips on how to survive as an entrepreneur. He is based in Southern Australia.
Sierra Nicole
TikTok: @sierranicoleofficial
Sierra Nicole’s TikTok channel is as much about her personal life as it is entrepreneurship. As a tech entrepreneur, Sierra shares the highs and lows of her career – and how it impacts her, both positively and negatively – in every video.
Taylor Price
TikTok: @pricelesstay
Taylor Price’s TikTok channel provides financial advice for daily life and starting a business. Her personal, authentic approach makes her content easy to relate to.
Simon Squibb
TikTok: @simonsquibb
Simon Squibb’s TikTok channel provides advice for budding entrepreneurs. He also interviews billionaires to get business advice.
Behind the Review with Emily Washcovick
Podcast: Spotify
Hosted by Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, Behind the Review features conversations with reviewers and business owners about their experiences—whether it was one star or five stars—giving listeners behind-the-scenes insights into what was really going on.
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch
Podcast: Spotify
A weekly pitch show brought to you by Entrepreneur Media. Entrepreneurs have 60 seconds to pitch their business, product and/or idea in an elevator.
Grit Rising with Trent Bryson
Podcast: Spotify
A person with true grit has passion and perseverance. No matter the circumstances or past experiences, those with true grit will rise above any obstacle in front of them. Grit Rising is a podcast where Trent Bryson brings on guests who embody the mentality of a person with grit.
Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer
Podcast: Spotify
Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer features business owners and CEOs who went through a crippling business problem and came out the other side bigger and stronger. Feifer, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief, pulls these stories out so other businesses can avoid the same crippling problems.
My First Million with Sam Parr and Shaan Puri
Podcast: Spotify
On My First Million, two serial entrepreneurs brainstorm new business ideas based on the trends and opportunities they see in the market, sometimes with special guests.
