Startup influencers and leaders share thought leadership and often have an extensive reach. In this blog post, we will spotlight some of the leading influencers in the startup ecosystem. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or a brand looking to promote B2B products, these influencers are worth following for their valuable perspectives and knowledge.
Top startup influencers
Arianna Huffington
Arianna is not only an author but also the founder of the Huffington Post and Thrive Global, which has become an outlet for her to help others in work environments improve their health and productivity outcomes. She has more than 766K Instagram followers who see her latest projects and words of motivation.
Timothy Ferriss
Timothy is an American entreprenur who has published self-help books, become a podcast host, has been an angel investor to multiple startups like Shopify and TaskRabbit, and so much more. He shares his latest podcast episodes and words of encouragement that inspire his 1.6 million followers.
Marie Forleo
Marie is a female entrepreneur who shares her business and life advice. As an accomplished author, TV host, and startup influencer, Marie strives to educate over 828K followers on Instagram how they can build a business and a life that they love.
Lewis Howes
The creative mind behind The School of Greatness, Lewis is a former pro athlete and two-time New York Times best-selling author who shares his words of wisdom. More than 3.3 million followers tune in for his latest podcast episodes and and work.
Arielle Lorre
After years of addiction, Arielle turned her life around for the better and has built a podcast and platform to help others do the same. Arielle primarily focuses on all things wellness but often includes talks about beauty for more than 268.5K followers. The Blonde Files Podcast helps her audience enhance their lifestyles.
@ariellelorre 5 things I have learned about sobriety, from being sober for almost 10 years! #alcoholfreejourney #alcoholfreelifestyle #soberlife #soberliving
♬ original sound - Arielle Lorre
Mikey Taylor
Mikey is a retired pro skater who has shifted into the entrepreneurial space and has become the co-founder of COMMUNE, the Saint Archer Brewery, and a Thousand Oaks Council Member. Mikey aims to educate his 730K TikTok followers on how to grow their financial wellness and invest their money.
@mikeytaylor How to turn $300 into $1.8M. This just shows how to take advantage of compoun interest when you’re young. It can result in millions of dollars. Also, the Roth IRA rules have changed since this video was made. You can now contribute $7k for the year if you’re under 50. #investing #stocks #savingmoney #makingmoney
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Sabastian Enges
Sabastian is a talented performance coach who has helped thousands of younger professionals establish their place in work environments and has built a platform that educates and inspires.
@sabastianenges You don’t have to wake up at 5 AM to be successful. Just do what works for you. #lifeadvice #lifecoach #lifecoaching #lifelessons #lifelesson #lifetips #lifetip #productivity #productive #morningroutine
♬ original sound - Sabastian Enges
Inayah McMillan
Inayah taps into the Airbnb industry as she has created a and program to help others take part in the business and grow their own financial wealth along the way. She founded Stayly and transformed her social platforms into the ultimate business guides for her 230.2K followers on how they can join the Airbnb business.
@inayahmcmillan Just consider the possibility 💭 If you decide you want to start- I’ll see you in my free class, link in bio #fyp #airbnbhost #entrepreneur #moneytok #business #realestate
♬ original sound - Inayah McMillan
Michael Rubin
Michael is the CEO of Fanatics, a provider of licensed sports merchandise, and an inspiration to more than 103K followers on TikTok. He shares his experiences and professional advice throughout his feed. His appearances on “Shark Tank” and other entrepreneurial-focused platforms are featured in his content.
@michaelrubin Surround yourself with the best people, because thats the pkaybook for winning !! 🏆🏆 #growthmindset #sharktank #entrpreneuradvice
♬ original sound - Michael Rubin
Dr. Alexandra Lourdes
Dr. Lourdes is a startup influencer and an accomplished entrepreneur in a variety of industries. With her Ph.D., Dr. Lourdes serves as an inspiration to more than 615K followers on Instagram with her insights into her cafe, doughnut shop, pizza restaurant, boutique, and more. She also has more than 1.8 million followers on TikTok.
Morgan DeBaun
Morgan is a bright light in the women-founded-business community as the CEO and founder of Blavity Inc and AfroTech. Morgan not only shares insight into her success and business but also shares her latest episodes of her podcast. She encourages her 123K Instagram followers with advice.
Tina Wells
As an award-winning marketer, founder of Wndr LN, author, and entrepreneur, Tina is an inspiring example of a startup influencer on Instagram. Her Wndr Ln company is a suitcase and travel brand exclusively sold at Target. Her business insight educates over 113K followers.
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Taneshia has formed a platform centered around Christian practices. Her audience is primarily Christian entrepreneurs. She shares her powerful words of wisdom with over 87.9K followers.
Kent Clothier
Kent is the mind behind the Boardroom Mastermind, which is a platform focused on helping others get in the room with real estate business owners. Kent’s platform focuses on sharing his advice as he serves as a coach to other CEOs and shares his professional advice for success.
Lori Harder
Lori is a female entrepreneur and founder who rose to success by creating a skincare product “that you can drink.” She launched the Earn Your Happy podcast, which now has 65 million downloads. By sharing her professional advice and words of wisdom, Lori has gained more than 275K followers on Instagram.
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