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How to Get Booked on TechCrunch Startup News

TechCrunch Startup News is a startups podcast hosted by TechCrunch with 2000+ episodes. If you would make a strong guest, here is exactly how to give yourself the best shot at getting booked — on TechCrunch Startup News or on other startups shows like it.

TechCrunch Startup News is an independent show and isn’t affiliated with Let's Make A Podcast, so we can’t book you on it directly. The steps below are how guests actually land spots on shows like this — and Let's Make A Podcast’s free tools make each one faster.

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5 steps to pitch TechCrunch Startup News

1
Listen before you pitch
Play two or three recent episodes of TechCrunch Startup News so you understand its format, length, and the kind of guest TechCrunch tends to book. A pitch that clearly fits the show beats a generic one every time.
2
Find how TechCrunch Startup News books guests
Check the show notes, the host's website, and the show's Apple Podcasts page for a guest or contact link. Many startups shows list a booking form or an email address for pitches.
3
Lead with a specific, relevant angle
Hosts want early-stage specifics — fundraising, product bets, and go-to-market experiments others can learn from. Open with one sentence on why you fit TechCrunch Startup News and the exact topic you would bring to an episode. See our pitch template.
4
Have a guest one-sheet ready
Hosts book faster when your bio, topics, headshot, and links live in one place. Build a free one-sheet with Let's Make A Podcast that you can send in seconds. What a one-sheet needs.
5
Send a short pitch, then follow up once
Keep the pitch tight and personal — a few sentences, not an essay. If you do not hear back within a week, send one polite follow-up and then move on to the next show.

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