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The Established Podcast

Frank Gruber

Booking Overview

This is an interview-driven entrepreneurship and innovation show featuring startup founders, investors, executives, authors, coaches, and ecosystem builders. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished founders with significant company-building or exit experience, venture capitalists, emerging-technology executives, leadership experts, and innovation ecosystem leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally bring established expertise, notable achievements, or a strong book or business platform.

Metrics

Episodes: 155

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@est.us

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Host

Frank Gruber - Co-CEO at Established, Managing Partner at Established Ventures, and an experienced entrepreneur and innovation ecosystem builder associated with Tech.Co and Startup of the Year.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders and CEOs with meaningful company-building experience, investors with substantial venture capital backgrounds, authors and executive coaches with relevant expertise, and leaders who have built or supported innovation ecosystems.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or co-founded notable technology companies, Completed a significant startup acquisition or exit, Built a venture capital firm or established investment career, Published a relevant business or leadership book, Led innovation, commercialization, or entrepreneur-support initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Darius Clair - Innovation Ecosystems, Founder Support, Community Building, And Connections Among Entrepreneurs, Investors, And Institutions.

Ty Smith - Innovation Ecosystems, Research Commercialization, Entrepreneur Support, And Connecting University Innovation With Markets.

Amy Beaird - Innovation Ecosystems, Entrepreneur Support Programs, Founder Needs, And Ecosystem Development.

David Douglas Stone - Building Technology Companies, Recognizing Transformational Technology Shifts, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Scaling, And Artificial Intelligence.

Angus Nelson - Leadership Resilience, Founder Performance, Decision-making, Ambition, And Leading Through Technological Change.

Recent Topics

Startups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Established Podcast
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#0155 – Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge, on Backing Founders, Finding Customers & Building Companies That Matter

October 08, 2026

Cait Brumme, CEO of MassChallenge, joins Frank Gruber for a conversation about what it takes to build companies that matter. MassChallenge is a global nonprofit accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs without taking equity. MassChallenge was ranked by TIME as one of the Best Incubators and Accelerators of 2026, recognizing its continued leadership in helping high-potential startups scale and succeed. Cait shares lessons on what makes founders worth backing, why customer discovery is ...

#0154 – Steve Johnson, Seguin Ventures Co-Founder on AI, Venture Capital & What Makes Startups Exceptional

September 30, 2026

In this episode of the Established Podcast, Steve Johnson, co-founder and general partner at Seguin Ventures, joins Frank Gruber, host of the podcast and Co-CEO at Established and Managing Partner at Established Ventures, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, venture capital, artificial intelligence, fundraising, and what separates exceptional startups from the rest. Steve is a tech executive, entrepreneur, and investor who has been involved with nine early-stage companies, multiple exit...

#0153 – Designing Programs That Move the Needle: Building Stronger Innovation Ecosystems

September 02, 2026

In this special episode of the Established Podcast, host Frank Gruber shares a conversation from The MIC, the Monthly Innovation Circle, focused on a question facing entrepreneur support organizations everywhere: How do you design programs that create meaningful, measurable progress for founders and the communities around them? The discussion is moderated by Jamilah Corbitt, VP of Innovation & Engagement at Established, and features Dr. Amy Beaird, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ecosystem...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Established Podcast?

The Established Podcast is hosted by Frank Gruber. Its publicly listed email is contact@est.us. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Established Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Established Podcast: contact@est.us.

How many listeners does The Established Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Established Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Established Podcast?

The Established Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders and CEOs with meaningful company-building experience, investors with substantial venture capital backgrounds, authors and executive coaches with relevant expertise, and leaders who have built or supported innovation ecosystems. Common among recent guests: Founded or co-founded notable technology companies; Completed a significant startup acquisition or exit; Built a venture capital firm or established investment career. Recent guests include Darius Clair, Ty Smith, and Amy Beaird.

How hard is it to get booked on The Established Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Established Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Startups, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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