When I was doing my very first startup back in college, I had no idea where to get news about innovative new tech startups. Since then, I’ve compiled a list of sources that I frequent regularly. I’ve included a few of the major ones below.

Keep in mind that the best way to stay up to date on early stage startup news is to pay attention to what people are building, both in your local community and around the world.

Pay attention to changes in consumption behavior both in consumers and businesses, and the solutions that are springing up to solve them. Once it’s already gotten media attention or a large funding around, the seed of the idea is already there and it’s growing. Also, if you want to get feedback on your own startup idea, I recommend checking out some of these cool websites.

1. TechCrunch

TechCrunch is the granddaddy of tech startup websites, where you learn about who raised what and which companies are taking off.

The company also hosts startup events with notable founders, venture capitalists, and they run hackathons.

2. ProductHunt

Product Hunt is a newer website that relies on user upvotes and influencers to curate the top-trending cool new products made by developers.

Many successful startup companies start off as side projects. ProductHunt makes it easy to quickly see what innovations are happening in the tech world and which ones people like.

“It’s a place for product-loving enthusiasts to share and geek out about the latest mobile apps, websites, hardware projects, and tech creations.”

3. VentureBeat

Similar to TechCrunch, venture beat is a news source for startup, technology, and innovation. Personally, I prefer TechCrunch, but VentureBeat also offers some good educational articles and resources, like Whitepapers. You can view their startup section here.

The company also hosts technology and business events.

4. Reddit Futurology

I think that a lot of people wouldn’t list this as a place to find “tech startup news,” but I’m including it because quite often, the prototype or minimum viable product comes before the recognition that “this could be a successful startup.”

It’s also a great place to brainstorm new startup ideas (like these).

5. Mashable

Mashable has diversified a lot in the last few years in terms of the types of content it publishes. They still publish good information on technology, business and social media. However, the stories about genuine early stage startups (not Facebook, Evernote, or Uber) aren’t as frequent. I recommend checking out their startup section.

6. Inc

I really like Inc magazine. Although their website has more education content than news content, it’s still a great source to learn about new and growing startups or interesting technology. You can also subscribe to their newsletter to recieve articles from specific sections like “grow” “startup” and “innovate.”

7. Entrepreneur

Personally, I don’t use Entrepreneur.com that much for startup news. I think the website is more focused on tips and bits of advice. However, they do occasionally write interesting news stories. I honestly like their physical magazine more, but I think it’s worth checking every now and again.

8. YCombinator’s Hacker News

YCombinator isn’t just a well-known seed stage fund. They also operate Hacker News, where users can submit news, interesting links, and programming “hacks.”

9. Tech.co

Tech.co or Tech Cocktail covers technology, startup, and city-based news. The company is also well known for its events and startup mixers.

10. Forbes

Forbes is an amazing resource for business and financial information. Although it’s not as strongly focused on tech startups as some of the other websites above, it does have an entrepreneurship and technology section that you can comb for info about new startups.

11. PandoDaily (now Pando)

Finally, PandoDaily is another great website that covers tech startup news, primarily in Silicon Valley. Their PandoMonthly videos are some of my favorite youtube videos on entrepreneurship. They also offer a paid membership to receive premium content.

Which is your favorite?

Let me know in a comment below!