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Equity
TechCrunch, Mary Ann Azevedo, Kell, Theresa Loconsolo, Rebecca Bellan, Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey, Margaux MacColl

The intersection of technology, startups, and venture capital touches everything now. That’s why Equity, TechCrunch's flagship podcast, digs into the business of... more

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The AI industry's 'next big bet,' and should we just buy Chrome?

Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey and Margaux MacColl dig into the week’s tech and startup... more

22 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
Building trust in crypto with Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis

Late last week, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler said that he was “proud to serve” the agency,... more

20 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
Ben Horowitz’s cozy relationship with the LVMPD - and why it matters

Over the last few years, VC Ben Horowitz has donated at least $7.6 million to fund police department purchases -... more

15 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
Marc Benioff says it’s ‘crazy talk’ that AI will hurt Salesforce

Today on Equity, TechCrunch Editor Julie Bort is sitting down with Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce and one of... more

13 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
Trump's election throws tech regulation a curveball

A tech regulation shakeup is on the way with President-elect Donald Trump set to take office in January. Trump has... more

08 Nov 2024 · 30 minutes
How startups can get a foot in the door of government contracts, according to Dcode Capital

Today on Equity, we’re taking you backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Rebecca Bellan caught up with Rebecca Gevalt, Managing Partner... more

06 Nov 2024 · 21 minutes
Rocket Lab Founder Peter Beck's vision for the space industry's future

As the founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, Peter Beck is a familiar face to anyone in the space industry.... more

01 Nov 2024 · 24 minutes
Equity Live: Bret Taylor’s $4.5 billion startup and Waymo’s $5.6 billion round

The Equity crew was live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024! Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey and Margaux MacColl took over the... more

30 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
Stripe's biggest acquisition yet, and what's a16z doing with all of those Nvidia GPUs?

It’s no secret that Stripe has doubled down on its crypto offerings, enabling crypto purchases in the EU back in... more

25 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
The race isn’t over for European AI startups, according to Accel Parther Philippe Botteri

“It's a bit too early to say that the race is over,” said Philippe Botteri when asked about European startups’... more

23 Oct 2024 · 26 minutes
Investor FOMO is back, and what's happening with WordPress and WP Engine?

Today on Equity, Devin, Margaux and Anthony Ha are rounding up the week's startup and venture news, kicking things off... more

18 Oct 2024 · 36 minutes
Tesla’s bot non-disclosure and why humanoid robots are taking off

At Tesla’s robotaxi reveal event last week, several Optimus humanoid robots mingled with guests, pouring drinks and cracking jokes. Impressive... more

16 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
AI ‘no one wants’ and Google’s potential breakup

Equity kicked off this week's news roundup with a look at OpenAI's $6.6 billion round, which is being called the... more

11 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
Investors are betting on user-generated content, and Gamebeast's founder explains why

Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan sat down with Zander Brumbaugh, the 22-year-old founder of Gamebeast, a startup that offers Roblox... more

09 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
YC takes a bite out of PearAI, and French startups have a new home

Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey, and Margaux MacColl are unpacking another busy week in the tech world, kicking things off with... more

04 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
Found: Has Rippling won? with Parker Conrad from Rippling

HR software is big, big business. And no one understands that better than Parker Conrad the CEO and co-founder of... more

02 Oct 2024 · 49 minutes
Green flags for defense tech and Silicon Valley's longevity obsession

Equity is closing out the week as always with a round up of the week's top startup and venture news.... more

27 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
The hydrogen plateau and IRA funding crutch with Toyota Ventures' Lisa Coca

Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan sits down with Lisa Coca from Toyota Ventures during Climate Week NYC to discuss a... more

25 Sep 2024 · 21 minutes
'Super weird' is the best way to describe this startup's pivot

This week on Equity, the crew rounded up several weird things from the week and at least one cool thing. Kirsten... more

20 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
JP Morgan's head of startup banking says 'Founder Mode' won't get you a unicorn

Today on Equity, Kirsten Korosec is joined by J.P. Morgan’s Head of Startup Banking, Ashraf Hebela. Prior to joining J.P.... more

18 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
AI's tween years, who's taking over climate tech, and the latest for Fearless Fund

What could be more frightening than Friday the 13th? How about a realization that AI is in its awkward tween... more

13 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
AI illusions and navigating The Money Trap with Alok Sama

Today on Equity, Former SoftBank Group International President Alok Sama joins Rebecca Bellan ahead of the launch of his new... more

11 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
Equity Shot: Here's what you missed at Apple's 'Glowtime' event

Don’t have an hour and forty minutes to devote to watching the replay of Apple’s 'Glowtime' event? As expected, the... more

09 Sep 2024 · 3 minutes
The AI secondary shares market is giving Beanie Babies economics

The Equity podcast crew is wrapping up another eventful week, with real estate, AI agents, gambling, and secondary markets —... more

06 Sep 2024 · 29 minutes
Inside startup shutdowns with the creator of Layoffs.FYI (re-run)

Today on Equity, we're throwing it back to when Mary Ann interviewed Roger Lee, an entrepreneur who’s spent the better... more

04 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
Telegram founder's arrest, and who's using acqui-hires to tip-toe around antitrust

Today on  Equity, Devin Coldeway kicked off our Deals of the Week rundown with Piramidal, a startup which offers a... more

30 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
Are Google's monopoly cases 5 years too late or 2 years too early?

When US District Court Judge Amit Mehta found that Google had acted illegally to maintain its monopoly in online search,... more

28 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
AI talent managers, technocapitalist college towns, and a rise in defense tech acquisitions

In this Friday’s episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast Mary Ann Azevedo, Devin Coldewey, and Equity's newest voice Margaux MacColl are... more

23 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Is there a right way to regulate AI? (w. Helen Toner)

What is the right way to regulate AI? There appears to be as many different answers to that as there... more

21 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
AI for landlords, Grok-2 unleashed, and the latest attempt at AI regulation

This week on Equity Kirsten Korosec and Mary Ann Azevedo were joined by one of TechCrunch’s resident AI experts, Devin... more

16 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
Found: Getting realistic about AI’s potential with Nick Frosst from Cohere

Enterprise AI is booming so it’s no wonder that, as companies figure out how to implement it, the industry of... more

14 Aug 2024 · 38 minutes
Maybe it's a good thing that we're not seeing too many AI unicorns

In this Friday’s episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Mary Ann Azevedo and Becca Szkutak kick off the show... more

09 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
Flourish Ventures on repeat founders, emerging markets, and when not to hop on the AI bandwagon

In today’s episode of Equity Podcast, Mary Ann Azevedo talked to Flourish Ventures co-founders Tilman Ehrbeck, Emmalyn Shaw and Arjuna... more

07 Aug 2024 · 26 minutes
AI Friends, deepfake foes, and which Tiger Global partner is leaving now

On today's Friday news roundup, we just had to talk about AI hardware taking on a new shape with Friend’s... more

02 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
Global startup funding is picking up with AI still in the spotlight

Global startup funding was up 16% in the second quarter, according to Crunchbase data, led by an uptick in mega-rounds.... more

31 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
Stripe’s easy-peasy acquisition, and why is Twitch still losing money?

Rebecca Bellan is back this morning for an episode packed with M&A talk, how one YouTuber succeeded at the creator... more

29 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
Alphabet is clearly looking to buy, so who's selling, and why did Wiz say no?

This week felt like two weeks rolled into one. To kick things off, Mary Ann Azevedo walked everyone through Clio’s... more

26 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
Cracking the AI and consumer code with early Zoom-backer Maven Ventures

Maven Ventures General Partner Sara Deshpande has been investing in the consumer tech space for a decade. Over time, the seed-stage... more

24 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
CrowdStrike’s fallout, where Harris stands on tech and Yandex’s rise from the ashes

On today’s episode of Equity, Rebecca Bellan did a deep dive into the CrowdStrike outage that affected around 8.5 million... more

22 Jul 2024 · 11 minutes
Silicon Valley's impact on the election and an acquisition making our HeadSpin

To kick off this week's news roundup, Kirsten walked us through Elon Musk’s recent declaration of his intent to move... more

19 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
If the music stops, what startup gets a chair? Renegade Partners' co-founders are finding out

Renegade Ventures co-founders Renata Quintini and Roseanne Wincek have seen it all in their careers — notably over the past... more

17 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
Google’s talks to buy Wiz, and the gap between AI spending and AI revenue

On today’s episode of Equity, Rebecca Bellan explored Google’s reported talks to acquire Wiz, a cloud security company, for around... more

15 Jul 2024 · 8 minutes
There's always something happening to OpenAI's board

Mary Ann was off this week, but Kirsten took the lead with Becca Szkutak and Rebecca Bellan in the co-host... more

12 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
Floodgate's Mike Maples says startups that people 'don't like' may be the best ones to back

Mike Maples Jr. is a prolific angel investor and co-founder of early-stage venture firm Floodgate. Over the years, he’s taken... more

10 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
A new trend for Seed VCs, and the scariest part about OpenAI's data breach

On today's episode of Equity, Becca's taking a look at news you might've missed over the holiday weekend here in... more

08 Jul 2024 · 6 minutes
Jon McNeill on VC 2.0 and creating startups in house

What’s the common thread between Tesla, building startups, General Motors, venture capital and Lyft? Jon McNeill, co-founder and partner of... more

03 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
AI-powered drug development, VW teams up with Rivian, and DEI is 'bad'

Mary Ann, Haje and Kirsten are back on the mic for this week's episode, which was is jam-packed with deals,... more

28 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
Y Combinator sets its sights on D.C. with Luther Lowe

Today, we’re bringing you a conversation from TechCrunch's StrictlyVC event in DC earlier this month, where TechCrunch Editor in Chief... more

26 Jun 2024 · 21 minutes
The EU's DMA is coming for Apple, and X bots are on the loose

Equity is back with your Monday Morning news rundown! This morning, a press release from the European Commission named Apple... more

24 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
Ilya Sutskever's new AI venture, and time to BeReal about bankruptcy

This week, co-hosts Mary-Ann Azavedo and Haje Kamps were joined by the ever-insightful Kirsten Korosec to dive into the latest... more

21 Jun 2024 · 33 minutes
Do co-CEOs make sense?

Last week, Brex announced that it would be ditching its co-CEO model, and today, Equity hosts Haje Kamps and Mary... more

19 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
Black founders are tailoring the ChatGPT experience, and crypto makes a comeback

This week on Equity, we discussed some big news that really matters: How Black founders are addressing the diversity gap... more

17 Jun 2024 · 13 minutes
Musk v. OpenAI, and how can startups compete with Apple Intelligence?

Welcome back to Friday Equity! In today’s episode Equity podcast, Mary Ann, Haje and Becca dug into three very different but... more

14 Jun 2024 · 28 minutes
NEA’s Vanessa Larco says generative AI will change the SaaS pricing model - and that’s a good thing

Vanessa Larco, partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), believes that Generative AI’s impact on the world of SaaS could be... more

12 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
Byju's valuation shakeup and what's ahead for WWDC

Apple’s WWDC is just hours away, and we’re gearing up for big announcements on – you guessed it – AI.... more

10 Jun 2024 · 5 minutes
Robinhood's crypto bet, AI-powered healthcare, and more on the fall of Fisker

Mary Ann and Rebecca discussed Robinhood’s plans to buy European crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash and why... more

07 Jun 2024 · 36 minutes
Every startup has AI in their pitch deck and they should according to Forerunner Ventures' Eurie Kim

Consumer startups have taken a hit when it comes to venture funding. But according to Eurie Kim, partner at Forerunner... more

05 Jun 2024 · 32 minutes
Inside the demise of EV startup Fisker, and X's new rules allow adult content

Welcome to this week's Episode of Equity Monday. We're kicking off the week with a deep dive from this weekend... more

03 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
Who's (not) IPO-ing and what's going on with BaaS?

Welcome back to Equity Friday! In this week’s episode, Mary Ann, Becca Szkutak,and Haje Kamps tackled three deals of the week:... more

31 May 2024 · 31 minutes
Peering into the 'Series A chasm' with Everywhere Ventures' Jenny Fielding

It’s no secret that the bar for startups to land a Series A has risen, but has it risen too... more

29 May 2024 · 25 minutes
Musk’s xAI raises fresh capital while Synapse’s bankruptcy could impact millions

We’re kicking off the short week with news about Elon Musk, and no, it’s not about X or Tesla. Instead,... more

28 May 2024 · 9 minutes
The new Equity crew on a proposed AI 'kill switch' and why it's rough out there for VCs

Say hi to the new Equity crew! To kick off today's show, Mary Ann invited her new co-hosts -... more

24 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Here's how startups can crack the US market, according to Australian VCs

Today, we’re listening back to not one but two interviews from the other side of the globe, thanks to our... more

22 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Maven takes the clout-chasing out of social media as Reddit teams up with OpenAI

The AI news continues this week, and we're kicking things off with OpenAI's deal with Reddit. Per the terms of... more

20 May 2024 · 11 minutes
AI's busy week, and why the heck are so many VCs leaving their firms?

This week, Mary Ann, Becca and Haje dug into three funding deals, proving that bigger is not always better (or... more

17 May 2024 · 33 minutes
Newchip's bankruptcy is a cautionary tale for founders

For months, TechCrunch Senior Reporters Mary Ann Azevedo and Christine Hall have been following the story of Newchip's bankruptcy and... more

15 May 2024 · 22 minutes
OpenAI gears up for a big announcement, and Apple Store workers authorize a strike

Last week was a busy one for some Apple Store employees. Over the weekend, workers at Apple’s Townson, Maryland store... more

13 May 2024 · 11 minutes
Acquisitions are heating up, and Mercury eyes the fintech crown

Finally, some good news! This week, we were pleasantly surprised to see that FTX victims would be getting some money... more

10 May 2024 · 31 minutes
$450M for Noname, two billion-dollar rounds, and good news for crypto startups

This morning on Equity, not only do we have good news for crypto founders, we're also digging into Akamai spending... more

08 May 2024 · 16 minutes
Dorsey leaves Bluesky, tech giants do more with less, and the next IPO

Today on Equity, we had to talk about the news that Jack Dorsey is out at Bluesky. After all, Dorsey... more

06 May 2024 · 11 minutes
Inside TC’s Techstars investigation and how AI is accelerating disability tech

The Equity crew had a lot to parse this week. We had notes on wallet-as-a-service’ startup Ansa's latest fundraise, and... more

03 May 2024 · 34 minutes
A new venture capital supergroup is forming

This week on Equity, we dug into the Chowdeck round. It’s a Nigerian company that is putting up impressive growth... more

01 May 2024 · 10 minutes
Musk’s xAI shows there’s more money on the sidelines for AI startups

We’re off to an AI-heavy start to the week. OpenAI has a new deal with the Financial Times that caught... more

29 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Good news for Rubrik, bad news for TikTok, and encouraging news for Early Stage startups

This week, Rubrik’s strong IPO pricing and warm reception by the public markets after its listing add more weight to... more

26 Apr 2024 · 27 minutes
The TikTok ban clears key hurdle while Perplexity AI continues to shake up search

Today on Equity, we have som bad news for TikTok fans in the U.S.: A bill that would force a... more

24 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
Salesforce's silly deal dies as we keep our eyes on Ibotta and Rubrik

Today we dug into the latest markets news, including upcoming earnings, IPOs, and what impact — if any — the... more

22 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Notable Capital's Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds

This week, Mary Ann talked to Hans Tung, managing partner of Notable Capital (formerly GGV Capital), which is focused on... more

20 Apr 2024 · 25 minutes
Tesla’s busy week, and is fintech having a moment?

It’s been more than a minute since Tesla went public, but the EV company was inescapable on TechCrunch this week.... more

19 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
An $11B bonanza for space startups, and where is all that a16z money going?

Today’s Equity episode is focused on all things startups, which means we got to chat through NASA's $11 billion opportunity... more

17 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
OpenAI plans new Tokyo office as Tesla layoffs arrive

Equity is back with two critical headlines this morning. First, OpenAI is going to Japan with plans for an office... more

15 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
Beeper acquired by Automattic, fintech's decline and YC's lack of LatAm founders

Today, the Equity crew dug into Automattic buying Beeper for $125 million. Recall that the WordPress parent company bought Texts.com... more

12 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions

Today on Equity’s startup-focused Wednesday show, we dug into the Multiverse's acquisition of Searchlight, a deal that reminded us of... more

10 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
Spotify’s new AI playlists, the US’s latest chip deal, and a shot at data privacy

Now that we are finally past Y Combinator’s demo day — though our Friday show is worth listening if you... more

08 Apr 2024 · 9 minutes
What we've learned from the women behind the AI revolution

Today on Equity, Alex is joined by TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis and Kyle Wiggers to discuss their ongoing Women in AI... more

06 Apr 2024 · 20 minutes
From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta

What a week, everyone. Two full days of Y Combinator demo day activity kept us busy, but the latest accelerator... more

05 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
Nvidia might be clouding the funding climate for AI chip startups, but Hailo is still fighting

On the podcast this morning we have BlaBlaCar's new credit facility and how it managed to land it, how PipeDreams... more

03 Apr 2024 · 10 minutes
Ads on Discord, AT&T passcode resets, and podcast changes for Android users

Equity has what you need to know to kick off Q2! Alex is talking through the latest in stocks and... more

01 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
SBF's sentencing, Databricks' GPT rival, and who's investing in the "underdog" founders

As the week comes to a close, we're also shutting the book on the trial of former FTX CEO Sam... more

29 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay

This is our interview show, where we sit down with guests, think about their work, and unpack the rest. This... more

28 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Spotify throws its hat in the edtech ring

Today on Equity, Alex is catching you up on stocks around the world, crypto prices, and the weekend's biggest news.... more

25 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
A $700M SAFE, more IPOs, and how one venture fund is transcending borders

The Equity crew is closing out the week with a look at Onyx's pivot to B2B, a climate incubator set... more

22 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
Astera Labs going public and the Inflection-Microsoft AI saga

On today's episode, Astera Labs is going public after pricing above-range, and Microsoft scoops up Inflection AI talent. We'll also... more

20 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success

Here’s what we got into this morning: Apple may tap Google for AI: Sure, Apple is working on its own AI... more

18 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
How to avoid all the IPO work without annoying investors

It's Equity Friday! Today our beloved Mary Ann was off on well-deserved break, so our friend and fellow-podcaster Rebecca Szkutak... more

15 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes
Startups are hiring fewer workers and paying out less in equity comp

Equity is back with your mid-week startup check-in! We have new data from Carta on how startup compensation is changing,... more

13 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
Musk’s Grok goes open-source and Reddit updates its IPO filing

Today on Equity, we're kicking off another week with a look at Reddit's new IPO filing, the potential impact of... more

11 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
How many startups shut down last year compared to the year before? A lot.

This week, Mary Ann interviewed Roger Lee, an entrepreneur who’s spent the better part of a decade building tools for... more

09 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
What's the Deel with Remofirst, and why are VCs playing musical chairs?

Today on Equity, Alex and Mary Ann are highlighting deals of the week including Mews' massive new round and how... more

08 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

Alex hopped back on the mic this morning to talk about OpenAI bringing receipts to its tussle with Musk and... more

06 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
Apple’s €1.84B fine, new AI rules in India, and the latest pre-IPO round

This is our Monday show, in which we take a look back at the weekend and what’s ahead in the... more

04 Mar 2024 · 10 minutes
The tourist VCs in LatAm have gone home

This week, Mary Ann talked to David Vélez, the co-founder and CEO of Nubank. The pair dove deep into why... more

02 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
Will we reach AGI before Stripe goes public?

Alex and Mary Ann are sending you off into the weekend with news on Stripe's recovered valuation, Fervo Energy's $200M... more

01 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Microsoft invests in yet another AI company

For Equity's mid-week update, we're talking through startup news from Microsoft and Mistral AI, Thrasio and Glean. We're also covering... more

28 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
Why some VCs are pulling back from Europe, Google’s AI push, and who is the CEO of Byju’s?

Equity is back with another Monday morning recap of the weekend and look ahead at the week to come. We're... more

26 Feb 2024 · 11 minutes
Equity Shot: All about the Reddit IPO!

Weekend team, we have something both short and sweet for you: A dig into the Reddit IPO filing that came... more

24 Feb 2024 · 9 minutes
Match Group’s deal with OpenAI is just business with AI glitter on top

This week Mary Ann, Kirsten, and Alex gathered to chat through a massive sheaf of news including deals of the... more

23 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
Could Reddit’s upcoming IPO reward its power users?

On today's episode, we're talking about Reddit's upcoming IPO (again), along with some impressive raises for edtech startup Loora, Bioptimus... more

21 Feb 2024 · 9 minutes
The regulatory clock is ticking for TikTok

Today on Equity, Alex is back on the mic and talking through the latest for stocks and crypto, Planity's hefty... more

20 Feb 2024 · 12 minutes
Foundry is shutting down in slow motion

On today's news round up, Alex, Mary Ann and Karyne are talking through Deals of the Week from Rasa, Hippo... more

16 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
OpenAI board member Bret Taylor has a new AI startup

Welcome to our Wednesday show, in which we talk through the week’s leading startup and venture capital news. Today we... more

14 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
Peak XV's AI field trips, and why we don't set self-driving cars on fire

This morning we have an interesting mix of stories, which bring technology, politics and AI together in interesting ways. To... more

12 Feb 2024 · 11 minutes
Adam Neumann's bid for WeWork's scraps

Today on Equity, we're digging deep into our favorite deals of the week from Starship Technologies and Ambience Healthcare, why... more

09 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
Fintech, edtech, and SaaS are not dead

We're taking a deep look at a number of startup fundraisings, including new capital for vertical saas, fintech and edtech,... more

07 Feb 2024 · 9 minutes
Yandex takes a big hit to get rid of Russian assets

On today's episode, Crypto price movements after the spot Bitcoin ETF, yet another reason for investors to think twice about... more

05 Feb 2024 · 14 minutes
The feast and famine cycle of tech

This week on Equity, we're going over startup raises that caught our eye and bigger deals of the week, including... more

02 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Why one founder thinks the Apple Vision Pro is going to make it

This is our interview show, and today we're bringing Anshu Sharma back on the podcast. Last time Sharma was on,... more

01 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
Meet the startup taking on Nvidia

This is our startup-focused, Wednesday episode, so today we’re counting down important venture rounds and chatting our way through other... more

31 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
How a browser startup is taking on Google search

Today on Equity, we're taking a look at how Arc's new mobile app is taking on Google search, why it... more

29 Jan 2024 · 13 minutes
How can venture capital survive a three-year liquidity drop?

This week, we invited Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase News Gené Teare to come back on the podcast. We'll dig... more

27 Jan 2024 · 32 minutes
Brex and the curse of having too much money

This week on Equity, Plural VC announces a new fund, Fantuan teams up with Chowbus, Vroom leaves the car selling... more

26 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Who knew M&A would be the thing we couldn’t shut up about?

This is our startup-focused, Wednesday episode, so today we're counting down important venture rounds, and chatting our way through other... more

24 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
It’s 2021 for AI while the rest of the startup market is stuck in 2024

Equity is starting the week with a look at stocks, crypto's post-ETF boom, the newest AI unicorn, how Canva is... more

22 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
The other side of AI hype

Today on Equity, Alex and Mary Ann are chewing through funding rounds galore from Pomelo, Tandem and Briq. We also... more

19 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
Back in the Unicorn Club with Cowboy Ventures’ Aileen Lee

Today on Equity, we invited Cowboy Ventrues’ Aileen Lee to chat through her massive new entry concerning the unicorn world.... more

18 Jan 2024 · 32 minutes
AI versus SaaS, EV charging, and a new $250M fund

Our newly revamped Wednesday show focuses on all things startups and venture capital. This week, we're digging into raises from... more

17 Jan 2024 · 11 minutes
See? Fintech isn’t doomed, it just needs more time

Today on Equity, we're covering the weekend's headlines and prepping for the week ahead with a look at stocks around... more

16 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
When it comes to startups’ flight to quality, have we swung too far in the other direction?

This week, we talked to Jenny Fielding, co-founder and managing partner at Everywhere Ventures, a founder collective and early-stage (think pre-seed)... more

13 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
CES, Circle-ing back to IPOs and why we're over the moon about Overmoon

This week on Equity, Shimmer raises fresh capital to offer 1:1 personalized ADHD coaching, vacation rental startup Overmoon shows impressive... more

12 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
AI hardware, fintech woes and venture capital's shedding phase

This is our newly revamped Wednesday episode, and we’re going to be digging deep into critical startup and venture capital news.... more

10 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
Equity Monday: Bitcoin ETFs, Carta’s latest mess, and let’s go to the Moon

Equity is kicking off the week with an update on Bitcoin ETFs, why Carta is in trouble (again), new competition... more

08 Jan 2024 · 11 minutes
Are megafunds squeezing out small VCs and distorting the seed market?

This week on Equity, we kicked things off with news of Ruth Foxe Blader leaving Anthemis to launch Foxe Capital... more

05 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
How Duly is shaking up the Indian sexual wellness market

Today, we’re bringing you a special mini episode led by TechCrunch’s very own Morgan Sung. During this year’s Disrupt, Morgan... more

03 Jan 2024 · 9 minutes
AI versus copyright, and why you shouldn't put all your eggs in one NFT basket

Welcome to 2024, everybody! Equity is back with a look at the latest in tech news from the weekend and... more

02 Jan 2024 · 10 minutes
The Equity crew predicts we'll see a lot less VCs in 2024

We're saying goodbye to 2023 with an Equity tradition: our predictions episode. As we try to do every year, we... more

29 Dec 2023 · 26 minutes
Equity down under: How Australian startups can crack the US market

We’re spinning the globe with not one but two interviews thanks to our friend and colleague Rebecca Bellan, who’s been... more

27 Dec 2023 · 48 minutes
VCs are entering 2024 with “healthy paranoia”

Today, we're joined by Deepka Rana, a London-based Principal at Northzone focused on early-stage companies across consumer internet and B2B... more

26 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
SVB, SBF and (more) OpenAI: The 2023 chronicles, pt. 2

This is the second of a two-part series looking back at 2023. Mary Ann and Alex called on two colleagues... more

22 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
AI-driven gaming with Hilary Mason from Hidden Door

Today, we’re bringing you a special mini episode led by TechCrunch senior reporter and co-host of our sister podcast, Found,... more

20 Dec 2023 · 16 minutes
Startup Shutdowns and AI Showdowns: The 2023 chronicles

It was a very, very busy year in the worlds of technology, startups, and venture capital, and the Equity crew... more

18 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Cruise layoffs, exosuits, and why French startups are bubbling up

Today on Equity, we kicked off our recording with a breaking story from Cruise which announced it will be cutting... more

15 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
Why Automattic spent $50M on Texts.com

This week, Equity brought Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic and co-founder of WordPress onto the show, along with Kishan... more

13 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: TikTok loves ecommerce and VCs think Mistral AI will be fine (potential EU regulatory overhang or not)

Today on Equity, the end of tech earnings is in sight as Adobe and Oracle report this week. Elsewhere, Mistral... more

11 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
Chain Reaction: Crypto VC space may be on the cusp of recovery (w/ David Pakman)

Over on Chain Reaction, Jacquelyn interviewed David Pakman, managing partner and head of venture investments at CoinFund. Before CoinFund, David... more

09 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
SaaS goes to space as some software startups are in a race to survive

This week on Equity, Simply Homes raised $22 million for an interesting property play, SoftBank bought majority share of connected-vehicles... more

08 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
No-code for creators and how regular folks can build an online business

Today, we’re bringing you another conversation from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, when Alex sat down with Serhii Bohoslovskyi, the founder of... more

06 Dec 2023 · 15 minutes
Equity Monday: Bitcoin is on the move as Spotify cuts staff, and more money floods AI

Equity is covering the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. We're... more

04 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
Big wins for Latin America, climate tech momentum and Rover’s $2.3B sale

The Equity crew is kicking off the last month of 2023 with a look at the latest in startups and... more

01 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
What founders can escape venture's no-man's land? (w. Anu Hariharan update)

Anu Hariharan, who previously led YC Continuity, has partnered with two of her former colleagues and former Brex executive Lucas... more

29 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
How soon can I get a computer-brain implant?

Today on Equity, Alex has the latest on how things are shaping up for SaaS startups in the back-half of... more

27 Nov 2023 · 11 minutes
Special Episode: Who's betting on fashion tech?

Is sustainable fashion possible? Today, we’re bringing you two bonus conversations all about sustainability in fashion from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023.... more

24 Nov 2023 · 39 minutes
Will the OpenAI chaos boost open-source models?

Unsurprisingly, we're discussing the recent turmoil in the AI market today. OpenAI has kept the journalistic corps busy, but we... more

21 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
Catching up on OpenAI’s wild weekend

This past weekend was all about the massive shakeup at OpenAI, and the high-impact machinations that the last few days... more

20 Nov 2023 · 11 minutes
The future of M&A and why founders are getting whiplash

Today on Equity, Ramp and Brex are levering AI while Sunnyside is raising funds to help folks cut back on... more

17 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
What you need to know about Google's search antitrust case

This week, TechCrunch’s own Rebecca Bellan is on the podcast to help us better understand Google’s search-related anti-trust case that... more

15 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
Equity Monday: Are we at the start of a new crypto bull cycle?

Today on Equity, crypto's melt-up is continuing, AI training is going to stay expensive for a long while - although... more

13 Nov 2023 · 10 minutes
OpenAI's DevDay, reinventing the REIT and good actors in crypto

The Equity crew is looking at deals of the week from May Mobility and Mogul Club as well as Microsoft’s... more

10 Nov 2023 · 34 minutes
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen such positive signals in fintech

The Equity crew is diving deep into encouraging signs from the fintech startup market, starting with Klarna's Q3 results. The... more

08 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: The race to build tomorrow’s AI models, and signs of life in the crypto markets

Equity is back with a look at what's making headlines early in the week. TechCrunch is tracking 01.AI in China,... more

06 Nov 2023 · 10 minutes
'Buy now, pay later' is just another way of saying 'debt'

The Equity crew is rounding up the week’s biggest startup and tech news, starting with WeWork's struggle to stay alive... more

03 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
When does a startup know it’s time to spread its wings?

This week, Alex and Mary Ann were joined by co-founder and managing partner at ALIAVIA Ventures, Marisa Warren. ALIAVIA invests... more

01 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
Equity Monday: Governments are getting their AI-regulating boots on

Equity is covering the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. We're... more

30 Oct 2023 · 10 minutes
Bonus episode: What we learned from SBF's testimony with Jacquelyn Melinek from Chain Reaction

Happy Saturday! We have a special bonus episode for you from our sister pod, Chain Reaction.  Alex joins Jacquelyn Melinek... more

28 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
AI is going to make Big Tech even bigger, and richer

Today on Equity,  Mary Ann and Alex were lucky enough to have Kirsten aboard for the roundup, which means we got to... more

27 Oct 2023 · 37 minutes
The Theory Ventures venture theory with Tomasz Tunguz

This week, Alex talked to Theory Ventures founder Tomasz Tunguz on the show. As long-time readers of his work, having... more

25 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: Here’s hoping genAI can make Siri better

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance... more

23 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
We're sending a cake to the next fintech startup that goes public

Equity is closing out the week with deals from telehealth startup Allara, and Indian space tech company Agnikul. We also... more

20 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
The venture market is overcorrecting

This week Gené Teare from Crunchbase and Crunchbase News joined the podcast. She's a well-known analyst of the global venture... more

18 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
Equity Monday: Investors have not given up on web3 gaming

Today on Equity, we're looking into stocks around the world, the expense of running a modern social medial company, Creative... more

16 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
The FTX co-founder and Alameda CEO didn’t hold back at SBF’s trial (Chain Reaction)

Alex joined Jacquelyn Melinek on Chain Reaction to dive back into the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and what has transpired in... more

14 Oct 2023 · 10 minutes
How do you pronounce IaaS?

The Equity crew is parsing through the week's news in startups and venture, starting with an update on the California... more

13 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Why Medium is opting out of AI

This week, Equity had Tony Stubblebine on the show, the CEO of publishing platform Medium.com. Medium has gone through a... more

11 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: The AI race, crypto doldrums, and the future of fake fish

Equity is kicking off the week with an update on global stocks, AI and startup news around the world. Alex... more

09 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
The whole venture merry-go-round is decelerating

The Equity crew is talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news with help from TC reporter extraordinaire and... more

06 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
SBF's trial has started, and here's what you missed (Equity x Chain Reaction crossover)

SBF's trial has started, and to talk through it, we teamed up TechCrunch's resident crypto reporter and host of the... more

05 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Equity Monday: Where fintech is strongest as SBF heads to court

Equity's kicking off Q4 2023 with a look at the global stock market, what's ahead for SBF, Amazon and the... more

02 Oct 2023 · 9 minutes
YC, OpenAI and the trough of disillusionment

This week, Equity has the update on the writer's strike's implications on AI, deals of the week from OpenAI and... more

29 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
Don't forget to jargon check your AI

This week on Equity, Alex was joined by Nathan Baschez, the CEO and founder of Lex, an AI-infused online writing... more

27 Sep 2023 · 31 minutes
Equity Monday: Everyone loves Anthropic

Equity is back from Disrupt and getting you caught up on stocks around the world, the Cisco-Splunk deal, why everyone... more

25 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
Are you feeling Disrupted?

Alex, Kirsten and Becca sat down to recap a very busy (and dare we say successful) TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. We're... more

22 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
Equity Live: Self-flying helicopters, AI and the battle of the features

We were live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023! Alex, Kirsten and Becca took the stage with breaking IPO news, how Joby... more

20 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
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This week, Equity had Tony Stubblebine on the show, the CEO of publishing platform Medium.com. Medium has gone through a number of... more