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Where to get your startup featured.
46 publications, directories, podcasts, and awards that actually feature founders — each with its Domain Authority, cost, and a direct link to pitch. Filter to what fits, then go get covered.
Editor-written founder profiles. Pitch free, or commission a feature published in 14 days.
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- Forbes DA 94
Forbes Councils — invite/paid membership to contribute columns.
- Forbes 30 Under 30 DA 94
Annual list — free to apply or be nominated.
- TechCrunch DA 93
Tip line for funding, launches, and breaking startup news.
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On-stage launch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt.
- Business Insider DA 92
Tip line for startup, tech, and founder-finance stories.
- Hacker News (Show HN) DA 92
Show HN — brutal but high-signal traffic from builders.
- Crunchbase DA 92
The canonical company + funding profile investors check.
- Product Hunt DA 91
The launch platform — top of every founder PR playbook.
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Annual community-voted awards for the year's best launches.
- r/startups DA 91
Reddit — share milestones in the Share Your Startup threads.
- r/SaaS DA 91
Reddit — engaged SaaS founder + operator community.
- Entrepreneur DA 90
Contributor network plus an editorial tip line for founder stories.
- Inc. DA 90
Pitches and tips on growth-stage founders and company building.
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Prestige design/innovation awards; paid entry.
- Inc. 5000 DA 90
Fastest-growing private companies; free to apply, paid options.
- Capterra DA 89
Gartner-owned software directory; strong for SaaS discovery.
- G2 DA 88
Software review marketplace with massive buyer intent.
- Webby Awards DA 88
The internet's marquee awards; paid entry across categories.
- AlternativeTo DA 85
Get listed as an alternative to incumbents — evergreen SEO.
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Ranking of the fastest-growing tech companies; free to apply.
- HackerNoon DA 82
Open tech-writing platform — publish your own founder story.
- F6S DA 80
Founder network, accelerator listings, and deals.
- Indie Hackers DA 78
Post your product + story to a community of bootstrappers.
- Indie Hackers Podcast DA 78
Bootstrapped-founder stories; pitch via the IH community.
- This Week in Startups DA 75
Jason Calacanis — founder interviews and startup news.
- Tech.eu DA 73
European tech and funding coverage; open to founder tips.
- BetaList DA 72
Early-adopter audience for pre-launch and just-launched startups.
- My First Million DA 72
Business ideas and founder guests; large engaged audience.
- Foundr DA 72
Interviews with founders of fast-growing companies.
- EU-Startups DA 70
European startup news; free story tips plus paid sponsored features.
- Starter Story DA 70
Detailed revenue-driven founder interviews and case studies.
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Harry Stebbings — founders and investors, big reach.
- Stevie Awards DA 70
Business awards with startup and tech categories; paid entry.
- Grit Daily DA 68
Startup and culture news for the "creator economy" generation.
- Startup Stash DA 62
Curated directory of startup tools and resources.
- KillerStartups DA 60
Long-running startup review and discovery site.
- SaaSHub DA 60
Software alternatives directory with a backlink to your site.
- There's An AI For That DA 60
The default directory if your product has an AI angle.
- The Pitch DA 60
Pitch your startup to real investors on-air; apply to appear.
- Failory DA 58
Candid interviews on startup failures, pivots, and lessons.
- Peerlist DA 55
Professional network + Launchpad for indie products.
- The SaaS Podcast DA 55
SaaS Club — founder journeys; open guest applications.
- AllTopStartups DA 52
Tips, tools, and stories for early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Launching Next DA 50
Daily-updated database of new and upcoming startups.
- Uneed DA 45
Daily product discovery with a free submission queue.
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DA = approximate Domain Authority (0–100), hand-curated as of June 2026. Directional, not live.
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Questions founders ask
How do I get my startup featured in the press?
Start with the high-intent, low-friction options on this list — launch on Product Hunt, post a Show HN, get listed in directories like Crunchbase and G2 — then pitch publications and podcasts with a specific, newsworthy angle. The fastest editorial route is a founder feature: pitch Future Sharks free, or commission one published within 14 days.
Is it free to get featured?
Many of the best options are completely free — directories, Show HN, Reddit communities, and most tip lines cost nothing. "Freemium" means there's a free tier plus a paid boost, and "Paid" means a submission fee or membership. We label every entry so you can filter to just the free ones.
What is Domain Authority and why does it matter?
Domain Authority (DA) is a 0–100 score that estimates how strongly a site ranks in search. A feature or backlink from a high-DA site passes more SEO value and tends to drive more durable traffic. The DA figures here are approximate and directional — use them to prioritize, not as gospel.
How should I pitch?
Lead with a fresh angle and a real number — revenue, users, or a raise. Keep it to three sentences, make the news clear in the subject line, and link to proof. Editors pass on press releases; they say yes to specific, on-the-record stories.