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Book Mike Konrad for Your Show

Mike is an author, podcast host, and entrepreneur.

As the founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, a company Mike started in 1992, he brings more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience to every conversation. What makes Mike’s journey unique is that he never set out to be an entrepreneur. he calls himself a reluctant entrepreneur because he only launched his business after his employer refused to pursue a product he designed. With strong technical skills but no formal business training, Mike had to learn entrepreneurship the hard way: through trial, error, and transformation.

Mike regularly speaks at major universities and business groups on the subject of entrepreneurship, where he equips the next generation of leaders with real-world lessons and strategies.

A seasoned media pro, Mike has appeared in podcast interviews worldwide. He’s the author of The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Anatomy of a Business Startup From Uncertainty to Unstoppable, available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook and is currently working on his second book, to be released in 2027.

Alongside of his speaking and writing, Mike hosts The Reluctant Entrepreneur Podcast, where he interviews business owners about their own journeys, and The Reliability Matters Podcast, which focuses on technical excellence in the electronics industry. Like also hosts Reluctant Lessons - Where Businesses Went Wrong. These platforms have given Mike the opportunity to connect with diverse voices, educate, and inspire both entrepreneurs and professionals.

As a podcast guest, Mike offers candid stories and actionable takeaways. He has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship firsthand and knows what it takes to move from uncertainty to unstoppable. Mike’s style is conversational, engaging, and transparent. He believes in delivering real value to audiences, whether they are aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned business leaders, or professionals navigating their own crossroads.

If your show is about business, entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, marketing, or innovation, Mike can provide your audience with insights that are equal parts relatable, practical, and inspiring.

Mike has appeared as a guest on many business related podcasts on the subject of entrepreneurship and conscious marketing. Here are just a few of the podcasts Mike has appeared on: