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“Michael is going the extra mile to provide outstanding resources for startups to hear stories from the trenches. The conversations just flow and you can feel the pain, the ups and downs of his guests. Great work.”
CS1131 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/06/21
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“When you start you gotta be ready to compete - and caffeine helps!
Always learn something new when Mike Kelly’s in the room. Fantastic questions - and fun guests.
Thanks for doing these!”
Thaddeus Rex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/21
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“Really enjoy the show and conversations! Mike asks very engaging questions that allow his guests to take a deep dive into some exciting topics. Great to listen to a thought provoking podcast that moves beyond just the surface level.”
upperhandsoftware via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/21
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“Really enjoy this show, but maybe I’m biased since I was a guest!
Mike asks great questions and does a super job of getting folks to thinks deeply about their company and their business!
Great show all around.”
stefannagey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/21
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“Really enjoyed listening to Mike's podcast with Appsurify founder, Johnston. Mike's really able to go into multiple areas of subject matter and extract alot of meaningful informaton to share with the audience. Great listen!”Read full review »
JH_1305 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/21
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“Very enjoyable podcast with some great insights into the startup community.”
Jd_cincy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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“I can’t believe the information that host Mike Kelly pulls out of his guests. Crazy interesting perspectives on finding a market and building a business - the best education in entrepreneurship anywhere today.”
Jim Grey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/21
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“Startup Competitors is a great listen. Every episode I learn something new and valuable.”
Bryan_9383 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/21
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“Great podcast for anyone interested in startups and technology”
TolijG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/20
“This is a great podcast that highlights many great startups. It’s really enjoyable to hear all the different walks of lives the founders come from”
JPodcast_00 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/20
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“What’s awesome about this podcast is the authenticity. When navigating the startup space, hearing the real story is very helpful.”
SydneyGolden via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/20
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“This podcast is great way to learn how companies are identifying and reacting to their competitive landscape. I’ve learned a lot!”
ice9463 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/20
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“Really high quality podcast with leading entrepreneurs and thinkers. Mike is an excellent host and really works hard to bring out the most interesting and actionable advice.”
Wshaeffer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/17/20
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“Consistently excellent podcast. Mike does a great job of engaging folks, asking the right questions, and getting insights that shed light into the venture ecosystem. If you’re an entrepreneur, this is a must listen!”
kybluedevil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/20
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“Really enjoy the relevant content for startup founders and entrepreneurs. Thank you for the high quality production and actionable content.”
Scott H PC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“Mike does a great job asking tough questions and creating really interesting discussions with founders on their startup journey— including established entrepreneurs and up and coming founders looking to change the world”
DXZcam22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/20
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“Mike does an outstanding job time and time again. Enlightening questions, great guests, relevant content, all around great listen for entrepreneurs each and every time.”
1967Cdub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/20
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“Super interesting content, thoughtful way of interviewing, very conversational and relatable. Huge fan and excited to see continued growth!”
1234582727272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
“Mike builds a great rapport with his guests, which enables their transparency and vulnerability to shine through in each episode. Love the topics and build up throughout each interview - natural flowing conversation makes for an easy listen!”
ilya preston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/20
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“Mike does a great job creating a conversational atmosphere where people can dig into deeper ideas not easily capture in short also-ran blog posts.”
Jorazzle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/20
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“Mike has built a solid reputation bringing high quality interviews and great content in the startup and entrepreneurship arena. Just browse through the list of guests and you'll find a veritable who's-who of the region's startup ecosystem. An awesome host and an even greater person....”Read full review »
Trey Buck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/20
“Mike is an entrepreneur at heart. This allows him to instantly connect with his guests and ask thoughtful questions (because he's done it). Really enjoy listening to the show!”Read full review »
Definitely worth listening to via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/20
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“Mike does a great job finding and interviewing interesting people, companies. Highly recommended.”
TheBubby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“I have always enjoyed startup podcasts and this one is no different. It is great to get a behind the scenes look at different companies, how they think about common problems, and what unexpected insights they have gleaned.”
Gwang04 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/20
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“Mike does a great job making the podcast informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend!”
gad gh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/20
“Mike - I continue to gain valuable insights through your podcast. You cover a broad spectrum of technology companies, and offer a wonderful forum for entrepreneurs to share their journey and aspirations. As a practitioner of Design Thinking, I’m usually intrigued about the holistic understanding...”Read full review »
Vivek-K via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/19
“A great pod for entrepreneurs listening in and the guest. Every startup is unique in some ways and Mike, as a host, has the right questions, to cut through and get to the specifics, to highlight the differences. This is great for the listeners as you get different ideas on what worked and what...”Read full review »
Never Stop Trying…. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/19
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“Michael traditionally has software companies on his show. So when I went on and talked about industrial hard tech in the energy sector, it was quite different. Nonetheless, his formula for great questions and a great podcast still shined through and he created a great show. Awesome podcast!”
Mrfifths via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/19
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“As both a listener and guest I can say that Startup Competitors is an great pod! Michael asks great questions and is able to dig past the surface in a pleasant and interesting way.”
DtheLionheart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/19
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“I love Startup Competitors! I am in the middle of my own startup. I go for an hour long walk every and usually have Startup Competitors playing on my walk.
Mike has the most interesting companies and people on. Listening helps me in my day to day focus on my business. It’s also awesome for...”Read full review »
FB red sox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/19
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“Michael’s approach to discussing competition is healthy and helpful. He understands there is no one right way to think about competition. Michael can argue that it matters and doesn’t matter in the same conversation!”
Fringethinking2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/19
“Mike Kelly and his podcast Startup Competitors is a breath of fresh air. Mike has an uncanny way of getting behind the jargon and hype, to cut into the essence of the insight being delivered. The casual, practical approach to complex topics makes this podcast approachable and quite frankly,...”Read full review »
Vincent Hunt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/19
“Mike Kelly does a great job facilitating conversations with his talented guests in such a way that allows the listener to easily learn no matter their level of experience. His work to better equip the brave startups and entrepreneurs of the world cannot be underappreciated or lost in how easy he...”Read full review »
s@l3$ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/19
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“This was my first podcast experience and thanks to Mike, the bar is now set pretty high. He made the experience very comfortable and conversational and he’s is very good at keeping things interesting. It was a pleasure being a guest!”
Plan Forward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/19
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“This is a great podcast that provides interesting and helpful insights about startup life and entrepreneurial challenges. I had the pleasure of being a guest on the show, which was also a great experience. Thanks for creating this show, Mike!”
Ltjepkema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/19
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“Mike Kelly does a great job asking the insightful questions his listeners want to hear, and making his guests feel comfortable being open and honest about their journeys. Definitely a podcast worth subscribing to!”
thatsmybrodie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/19
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“Great Podcast!!! Very insightful”
Mamadou Ben D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/19
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“Great interviewer with sharp guests who I don't hear anywhere else. People who seem to be making a impact in their domain and communities.”Read full review »
ndeboer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/19
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“Mike Kelly is a thoughtful interviewer. He knows how to ask the right questions. Listens intently and then follows up on interesting topics that emerge. A fun listen to hear how different startups approach their markets.”
MarketingProf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/19
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“Mike is a great host and he made me feel very comfortable. As a startup owner, I am grateful for the opportunity!”
AwayZone Podcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/19
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