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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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Are AI companies just defense tech now?

This week, the Equity pod gang — which included newcomer Max Zeff, Margaux MacColl, and Kirsten Korosec — noticed an... more

20 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Building physical tech is back in fashion thanks to AI, robotics, and defense

This week on Equity Wednesday, Rebecca Bellan is joined by Louis, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, to discuss the pressing... more

18 Dec 2024 · 32 minutes
It's the end of the road for Cruise, and Bluesky is still taking off

Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha and Margaux MacColl are unpacking the week’s news, including GM’s... more

13 Dec 2024 · 36 minutes
How much ‘government efficiency’ will Elon Musk be able to pull off?

While the idea that the government “should be run like a business,” is by no means a new one, with... more

11 Dec 2024 · 31 minutes
Who knew you could get a $500 million valuation without launching a product?

AI agent startup /dev/agents announced a massive $56M seed round, putting the company’s valuation at a whopping $500 million. The... more

06 Dec 2024 · 29 minutes
'If you build it, they won't come': Bison Ventures founders on scaling frontier tech

How can founders scale frontier tech? Today on Equity, Rebecca Bellan is finding out with Tom Biegala and Ben Hemani,... more

04 Dec 2024 · 30 minutes
Found: Taking on Nvidia and betting on transformers with Gavin Uberti from Etched

We hope those of you in the U.S. had a Happy Thanksgiving! And as a holiday treat this week, Equity... more

29 Nov 2024 · 39 minutes
Aerospace Corp's CEO talks literal moonshots and Space Agenda 2025

At this year's TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco,  President and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation Steve Isakowitz and Agency Chief... more

27 Nov 2024 · 12 minutes
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 at... 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

Did OpenAI really ask its investors to avoid backing rivals like Anthropic and xAI? That’s what hosts Devin Coldewey, Margaux... 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 podcast crew discusses several weird things and at least one cool thing. Kirsten Korosec, Devin Coldewey,... 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?

Today’s episode is packed with M&A talk, how one YouTuber succeeded at the creator economy, why Twitch is still losing... 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 Partners 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, and 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, we're 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 DVx... 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

In a press release this morning, the European Commission named Apple as the first of tech’s so-called “gatekeepers” to be... 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 that got Equity hosts Haje Kamps and... 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

As always, there was a lot happening in startup land this week, and the Equity team had so much fun... 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 - Becca... 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

Last week was a big one for AI news, and one thing that stood out to us was OpenAI's deal... 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

Good news, crypto founders: Venture capital activity is picking up in your sector after falling to multi-year lows in late... more

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

News that Jack Dorsey is out at Bluesky caused a stir this weekend. After all, Dorsey is a former Twitter... more

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

Mary Ann Azevedo, Kirsten Korosec, and Alex Wilhelm had a lot to parse this week.  We had notes on wallet-as-a-service’ startup... more

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

Startups are not shying away from big projects. That’s my takeaway from news that The Browser Company’s Arc browser is... 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

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

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

Well, if you are a big TikTok fan and live in the United States, I have some bad news for... 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?

What is worth $11 billion and wants to go to Mars to collect rocks? NASA’s mission to Mars to collect... more

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

It’s only Monday morning, but it already feels like Thursday given the sheer amount of news that’s flowing in. We have... 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-Searchlight deal that reminded us of the Wonderschool-Early Day transaction... 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

The AI boom, love it or find it to be a bit more hype than substance, is here to stay.... 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

This is our Wednesday show, when we take a moment to dig into a raft of startup and venture capital... more

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

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind... 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 the show we had a lot of ground to cover: Stocks around the world are in retreat to... more

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

This week we had Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex aboard.  Here's what the crew got into: Deals of the Week: Mary Ann wanted... more

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

Today we have a grip of startup stories, and a venture capital item that isn’t as bad of news as... more

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

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

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

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

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

This is our Wednesday episode, in which we dig into critical startup news to stay abreast of what founders and... more

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

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

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

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

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

Today on the pod, Mary Ann and Alex dug into a whole mess of news, including: Mews' massive new round is... more

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

This is our Wednesday show, focused on startup and venture capital news that matters. If you are a founder or... 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 $50 billion São Paulo, Brazil-based digital... more

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

Here’s what Mary Ann and Alex got into: Stripe’s valuation recovers: As part of a tender offer, Stripe is now worth... more

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

This is our Wednesday show, focused on startup and venture capital news that matters. We pull the top stories from... 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?

This is our Monday show, which looks back at the weekend and ahead to the week. We are back bright... more

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

Hello, and welcome to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the... 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. A note before we... more

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

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

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

This is our weekly kick-off show, coming to you Tuesday morning as yesterday was a holiday here in the States.... 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 looking at: Deals of the Week: Rasa’s $30 million Series... 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

Here’s the rundown: Deals of the Week: Adam Neumann wants to buy WeWork from bankruptcy, Starship Technologies raised $90 million for... more

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

This is our startup-focused Wednesday episode, so we’re taking a deep look at a number of startup fundraisings, and the... more

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

This is our Monday show, in which we look back at the weekend and the week ahead. A big thanks... more

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

The amazing Mary Ann Azevedo was out this week, so Kirsten Korosec, Karyne Levy and Alex Wilhelm took to the... more

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

This is our interview show, where we sit down with interesting, knowledgeable folks and dive deep into what they are... 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

Here's what we got into today: Massive earnings week ahead: Big tech companies are dropping their quarterly results in the coming... more

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

This is our interview show, where we sit down with an interesting, knowledgeable guest and dive deep into their favorite... more

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

Here’s what we got up to on our Friday show: Deals of the Week: Plural has a new $432 million fund,... 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

Here's the rundown: The Q4 2023 earnings cycle will kick off this week with names like Intel and Visa reporting results.... more

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

This week, Mary Ann Azevedo and Alex Wilhelm took to the mics to chew through funding rounds and trends galore.... more

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

This is our interview show, where we sit down with interesting, knowledgeable folks and dive deep into their favorite topics.... more

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

Here’s what we got into this morning: Vertice raises $25M: The bet here is that companies are willing to pay to... more

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

Here's what we got into: Stocks are down around the world to start a week that only features a single key... more

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

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

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

Today, Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo dig through the key stories from the week. Then, Kirsten Korosec and Haje... 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

Here’s what we got into on the show today: Stocks and Crypto: Tech stocks aren’t moving too much this morning as... more

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

Here’s what we got into: Deals of the Week: Ruth Foxe Blader is leaving Anthemis, albeit slowly; Exponent has a second... more

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

Today — ahead of the relaunch of our Wednesday episode that we discussed earlier this week — we have an... more

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

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

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

It's time to brush the dust off of an Equity tradition that stretches back into the years: our predictions episode. As... more

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

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

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

Today, Alex got Deepka Rana from Northzone on the mic to chat through a bevy of key topics for the... 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

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

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

This is our very last regular news roundup of the year. We still have a lot planned for you, though, with special... more

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

This week we 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)

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... more

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

This week 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 Mary Ann Azevedo, Kirsten Korosec, and Alex Wilhelm gathered to hash out the news over some coffee and... 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

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... more

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

Here's what the Equity crew got into today: Self-driving setbacks: Cruise is set to slash its costs in the wake of... 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?

You might be glad to know today was not all about OpenAI. Instead, we took on a bunch of news from... more

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

Today on Equity, we’re bringing you two bonus conversations all about sustainability in fashion from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. First up... more

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

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

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

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we... more

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

This week Mary Ann and Alex covered a host of news events. Here's the rundown: Fintech + AI = ? News... more

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

This week we brought TechCrunch’s own Rebecca Bellan onto the podcast to help us better understand Google’s search-related anti-trust case... more

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

Here’s what we got into on this very cold November morning: Crypto’s melt-up is continuing, with rising trading volumes following in... more

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

This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. This time ’round we... more

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

Today, Mary Ann and Alex  dove deep into encouraging signs from the fintech startup market: Solid results from Klarna are on top of... more

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

Here’s what we got into on this fine morning: Stocks and crypto: Stocks are higher in Asia, lower in Europe, and... more

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

We’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news with Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex.  Here's what we got into: What... more

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

This is our Wednesday show, where we sit down with a guest, talk about their work and dive deep into... more

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

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... 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

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

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

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

This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. Mary Ann and Alex ran as a... 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

Here's what we got into today: Earnings season is here, and we'll hear from Tesla and Netflix this week. Expect a... more

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

This week, we have a bonus mini episode where Jacquelyn talks with TechCrunch+ editor-in-chief Alex Wilhelm to dive back into... more

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

Mary Ann and Alex were joined by Kirsten once again to parse the week’s news and call out the biggest... more

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

This week we had Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine, the CEO of Medium.com, a publishing platform that he has helmed for... more

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

This time around we had a bit of a theme. See if you can spot it: Stocks are down around the... more

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

This week, Mary Ann and Alex had the pleasure of having TC reporter extraordinaire Dominic Madori-Davis as a guest on... more

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

This time, we teamed up with the Chain Reaction podcast and Jacquelyn Melinek to talk about the ongoing trial of former... more

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

Welcome to Q4 2023, the period in which we are all going to pretend to have gotten enough done this... more

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

Here's what Mary Ann, Alex and Kirsten  got into this week: The writer’s strike is over, and we have thoughts about... 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  fired up for the rest of the year. Here’s what Alex got into today: Stocks... more

25 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
Are you feeling Disrupted?

The Equity crew is back with another live recording from the Moscone Center in San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023.... 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! Yes, even though our dear friend and colleague Mary Ann had to handle... more

20 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
We'll probably retire before Databricks IPOs

Here's what Mary Ann, Alex and Kirsten got into: More layoffs at Divvy Homes: More cuts at a company that was once richly valued... more

15 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
What’s more venture capital than space lasers?

This week, we brought TechCrunch+ senior climate reporter Tim De Chant on to talk climate tech, hardware breakthroughs, and why... more

13 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: Instacart, Klaviyo and the art of the unicorn haircut

Here's what we got into on the show today: Instacart IPO: We have a first price range for Instacart! And the... more

11 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
Who shuts down the shut down-ers?

Here's what Mary Ann, Alex and Kirsten got into: Mentra wants to help neurodivergent jobseekers find ideal jobs: We love a startup... more

08 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
Y Combinator is still paranoid (re-run)

While the Equity crew prepares for another Y Combinator Demo Day, we're throwing it back to when Natasha and Alex... more

06 Sep 2023 · 51 minutes
Equity Tuesday: Arm's IPO won't resurrect private-market liquidity

Here's what Alex got into this morning: Earnings Season Never Ends: Gitlab, Asana, UiPath, Docusign, Rent the Runway and others will... more

05 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
What’s the opposite of a lean startup?

Here’s the show rundown: Teamshares: Here’s an interesting one. Teamshares has raised a lot of money and is buying a lot... more

01 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
What founders can escape venture's no-man's land?

This week, Alex spoke to Anu Hariharan, who’s previously worked with a16z, sits on Brex’s board, and more recently has... more

30 Aug 2023 · 36 minutes
Equity Monday: IPOs are back and the Equity crew is feasting

As a small heads up, we had a bonus show over the weekend that is well worth your time! Alright, here’s... more

28 Aug 2023 · 8 minutes
Gen-Z is rewriting the rules of the Internet, and here's how startups should respond

Why the extra edition? Because Battery Ventures dropped an interesting report on Gen-Z and we wanted to talk about it. Alex... more

26 Aug 2023 · 22 minutes
Startups that are Ramp-ing up, and startups that are full of sh**

This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. Here's what Mary Ann, Alex... more

25 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
LatAm 'plays on hard mode' according to VC Mercedes Bent

This week, Mary Ann spoke with Mercedes Bent, Partner on the early stage team at Lightspeed Ventures and co-lead of Lightspeed’s LatAm... more

23 Aug 2023 · 26 minutes
Equity Monday: Robotaxis hit a speed bump and IPOs are back on the menu

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... more

21 Aug 2023 · 8 minutes
Some good news, some Better.com news

This week Mary Ann and Alex were joined by our regular guest host Kirsten Korosec. Here's what the gang got into: FTX's former CEO SBF... more

18 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
The software market, AI moats, and when to go public with Amplitude CEO Spenser Skates

This week, Alex had Amplitude CEO Spenser Skates on the show to talk about the SaaS market journey since his... more

16 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Equity Monday: Another $100M for AI, why not

Here’s the rundown from this morning: Worries about the Chinese economy dragged down Asian shares this morning; the equity picture was... more

14 Aug 2023 · 10 minutes
Ladies and gentlemen: the dregs of the SPAC boom

This week Mary Ann and Alex got into a mix of growth stories, and some less-than-winsome on the startups that... more

11 Aug 2023 · 32 minutes
Maybe we shouldn't sue away DEI in venture

This week, Dominic-Madori Davis came back on the show to chat with Mary Ann and Alex about two of her... more

09 Aug 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: Have we reached peak smartphone?

Here’s the rundown from this morning, which saw Alex catching up from a few days off last week: Earnings season is... more

07 Aug 2023 · 9 minutes
Chain Reaction: Ripple’s chief legal officer talks SEC lawsuit, XRP ‘win’ and future regulation (w/ Stu Alderoty)

Today, we're bringing you an episode of our sister podcast, Chain Reaction.  Chain Reaction unpacks and dives deep into the latest... more

04 Aug 2023 · 23 minutes
Yeah, but is that venture backable?

This week, Alex and Mary Ann had Sara Mauskopf on the show, the CEO and co-founder of the childcare marketplace,... more

02 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
Equity Monday: Twitter's rebrand is a go, and we're Blazing Our Collective Glory

Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... more

31 Jul 2023 · 8 minutes
It's always earnings season if you look hard enough

We had our friend and colleague Kirsten Korosec on the podcast this week, meaning that Mary Ann and Alex got... more

28 Jul 2023 · 35 minutes
What’s next for social media from someone who’s Extremely Online

This week, Alex had Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz on to chat about her upcoming book, Extremely Online, the history... more

26 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes
Please re-xeet this podcast episode

Here’s the rundown from this morning: Stocks are mixed around the world: Chinese equities sold off while American shares were set... more

24 Jul 2023 · 9 minutes
That's capitalism, baby!

Here's what we got into today: Deals of the Week: Layoffs at Cameo, where fintech valuations are today and where they... more

21 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Venture's Q2 was calm (and that's not good)

So, what happened in venture capital-land during Q2 2023? A lot, and not very much. We got PitchBook venture guru... more

19 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Equity Monday: Intel backs robotics startup, Twitter loses money, and fintech shows signs of life

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

17 Jul 2023 · 7 minutes
We're in the pruning phase of tech layoffs

Here's the rundown from Mary Ann and Alex: A new Chinese AI model had us wondering who is really going to... more

14 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Is ChatGPT the iBeer of LLMs?

This week we had a very special guest on the podcast: Matthew Lynley, one of the founding hosts of Equity... more

12 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Equity Monday: People like Threads

Here’s the rundown from this morning: The global stock market is looking mixed, with the leading piece of financial news dealing... more

10 Jul 2023 · 8 minutes
Hey, stuck startups, reducing growth could make you less fundable

We're switching things up and bringing you two interviews this week, so let's niche down to a single person, think... more

07 Jul 2023 · 28 minutes
Steering through venture's global correction with the GPCA's CEO

Long-time Equity listeners and TechCrunch readers should be familiar with LAVCA, and association of capital managers in the Latin America... more

05 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
Well done, Pismo and Visa! You gave SoftBank a win

Mary Ann and Alex are back for another busy news week chock full of deals to chew through. Here's the rundown: Deals of the... more

30 Jun 2023 · 37 minutes
Nubank's CEO explains what the US could learn from LatAm fintech

This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the... more

28 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
Equity Monday: Crypto ticks higher, fintech gets interesting again and fraud is still bad

Here's the rundown for the very last Equity Monday of Q2 2023: Crypto's mini-boom in the last week comes after a... more

26 Jun 2023 · 8 minutes
Dropbox hearts AI, the creator-platform wars and why we’re bullish on fake booze

Mary Ann and Alex are back, and once again this week they tapped the TechCrunch roster for expert input. This week were... more

23 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
The startup boom failed to build a creator utopia

Before we get started: all the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey. We want to hear from... more

21 Jun 2023 · 32 minutes
Alibaba shakes up its leadership, OpenAI lobbies EU regulators, and the late-stage market is a mess

This time 'round we are here on a Tuesday due to an American holiday! Here's the rundown from Alex: Stocks are... more

20 Jun 2023 · 10 minutes
Sequoia does to itself what the Biden administration wants to do with Google

All the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey. We want to hear from you! It was a hectic... more

09 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
Charting the future of the early-stage venture market with Carta’s CEO

This week, we had Carta CEO Henry Ward on to chat through the early-stage market with us.  Alex had a grip... more

08 Jun 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: Revenge of the Mutual Funds

Here’s what Alex got into today: Stocks are mixed around the world this morning while crypto stays pretty flat. Earnings this... more

05 Jun 2023 · 10 minutes
Okay startup names and why fintech is rebounding

Mary Ann and Alex were a busy pair this week, so much so that they tagged in Dominic-Madori Davis from the TechCrunch+... more

02 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
SecureSave's secret weapon: Suze Orman

This week, Mary Ann hopped on the mic with number one New York Times best selling author, producer, personal finance... more

31 May 2023 · 37 minutes
Equity Monday: AI can do everything, but can crypto do something?

This week, crypto prices are static, unlike a particular valuation and Alex is still mad about SPACs. Here's the rundown: Stocks... more

30 May 2023 · 8 minutes
Daylight's sunset and Meta's year of focus

Mary Ann and Alex were a dynamic duo this week, and here's what they got into: The fascinating backers of Checkmate, and the... more

26 May 2023 · 31 minutes
When will the paper unicorns fold?

This week, Alex sat down with GGV Capital's Jeff Richards, an investor who has perspective on the last venture boom... more

24 May 2023 · 36 minutes
Equity Monday: Meta and data, chips and dips, and crypto and meltdowns

Today, we are talking about Meta’s latest fines, what’s new in chips, and a few startup rounds that caught our... more

22 May 2023 · 8 minutes
The billionaires are trying to live longer… again

This week Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex gathered to chew through the biggest news of the week. Here’s what the... more

19 May 2023 · 36 minutes
In a more conservative venture capital market, will big tech step up?

This week, Alex spoke to two guests from the world of Microsoft for Startups -  GM, Hans Yang, and  Senior... more

17 May 2023 · 34 minutes
Equity Monday: Vice files for bankruptcy, Foxconn's investment in India, and two fascinating startup rounds

This week we talked about media, startup rounds and some Big Money Moves: Stocks are mostly up to start the week... more

15 May 2023 · 8 minutes
Venture-backed everything for real world problems, please

This week Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex celebrated one final episode as a three, and here's what we got into: Deals of the Week: Alex... more

12 May 2023 · 41 minutes
How do you know when it’s time to shut down?

This week, Natasha spoke to Kristen Anderson, the co-founder and CEO of Catch, an app to provide payroll benefits for... more

10 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Equity Monday: Shrinking unicorns and the embarrassment of meme coins

Alex is back with the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week.... more

08 May 2023 · 9 minutes
Aaron Burr’s tech angle, blue skies, and no photos at this time

This week Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex got right into it with: An update on a startup banking partner collapse that wasn't the First, and probably... more

05 May 2023 · 35 minutes
The outside advantage that your investor may be interested in

This week, Natasha Mascarenhas interviewed Sam Chaudhary, the founder of ClassDojo, and Chris Farmer, the founder and CEO of SignalFire,... more

03 May 2023 · 30 minutes
Equity Monday: Hey look, OpenAI is even richer now

Alex is back on the mic for your Monday rundown and  digging into OpenAI, earnings, First Republic Bank, and ARM.... more

01 May 2023 · 9 minutes
Is First Republic just a victim of SVB’s collapse?

This week Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex were especially chattery as they waded through a busy week in tech and startups. We're talking AI.... more

28 Apr 2023 · 30 minutes
A modern take on what an entrepreneur can, and should, spend their time on

This week, Natasha interviewed Ankur Nagpal, the entrepreneur behind Teachable, Ocho, and Vibe Capital - Ankur's $70 million venture fund, raised last... more

26 Apr 2023 · 29 minutes
Equity Monday: Unpacking the Twitter blues

Today Alex Wilhelm is talking about Twitter Blue, Lyft, a few startup rounds, and what could kick off the next... more

24 Apr 2023 · 9 minutes
Early Stage 2023: IRL is B-A-C-K

This week we recorded at Early Stage, TechCrunch's event for founders who are building startups from the ground up. Sadly, our... more

21 Apr 2023 · 8 minutes
Who captures the most value after the SaaS-acre? Enterprises or Startups?

Alex invited Janelle Teng from Bessemer Venture Partners on the program to riff with us on the state of the cloud. That's... more

19 Apr 2023 · 35 minutes
Equity Monday: What's an Angry Bird worth?

Today we are talking about space, birds and startups! Here’s what Alex got into: Earnings season is coming back! That means... more

17 Apr 2023 · 10 minutes
Unicorns are rare, but what about real?

This week Mary Ann, Natasha and Alex enjoyed the warming climate and the fact that there are some positive vibes... more

14 Apr 2023 · 32 minutes
Founders shouldn't have to choose between mental health and grit

This week, Natasha spoke with a founder, a psychiatrist and a venture capitalist about founder mental health, a topic that... more

12 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
The petty shall inherit the pennies

Today, we are talking about crypto, Uber, and how to be petty at scale. Here's what Alex got into: Around the... more

10 Apr 2023 · 9 minutes
Don’t ever leak data, but especially if you’re building this type of startup

This was Y Combinator week in a sense, with the well-known accelerator showing off hundreds of startups over a two-day... more

07 Apr 2023 · 38 minutes
How hard was it to raise venture capital in Q1?

Alex filled in for Natasha as host this week, and to celebrate the end of Q1 2023 and the start... more

06 Apr 2023 · 29 minutes
Welcome to Q2, Equity family

Alex is back with the first episode of our Q2 run. Welcome to the new tranch of 2023! On the show... more

03 Apr 2023 · 9 minutes
Burn, community, burn

AI? Crypto? Equity crowdfunding and former startup founders trying to bribe China? We had it all this week, friends, so... more

31 Mar 2023 · 35 minutes
AI's moral compass with the responsible AI expert behind CredoAI

This week, Natasha interviewed a Jack of all trades in the AI world with a focus on governance: Navrina Singh. Navrina... more

29 Mar 2023 · 30 minutes
Not all unicorns are in trouble, just a lot of them

Alex had a lot of ground to cover from the weekend, so let's get started. Here's the rundown: The global stock... more

27 Mar 2023 · 8 minutes
Not-so-fake dry powder, AI and the future of DAOs

What did Mary Ann and Natasha and Alex dive into? Here's the rundown: A quick update on TikTok: The CEO of... more

24 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
One of venture’s most iconic duos wants to have a word with you

Natasha interviewed one of venture's most iconic duos: Mitch Kapor and Freada Kapor Klein of Kapor Capital. The investors recently... more

22 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
As banks totter, crypto is busy racking up gains

Alex is here to do our Monday show, a kickoff for the week that covers startup news, tech news and... more

20 Mar 2023 · 8 minutes
Don’t use Sam Altman and AI hype in the same sentence

This week, Alex and Natasha took the mic to talk about the slowest news cycle we've had since the beginning... more

17 Mar 2023 · 30 minutes
One founder's account of what is left behind from SVB's crash

This week, Natasha interviewed Series CEO Brexton Pham, who has been building a full-stack enterprise platform for institutions and enterprises since March... more

15 Mar 2023 · 22 minutes
The one where Alex and Natasha catch the Equity audience up on SVB

This is Alex and we are here to do our Monday show, a kickoff for the week that covers startup news,... more

13 Mar 2023 · 15 minutes
Flat is the new up, down is the new flat, dead is the new down

This week Mary Ann Azevedo, Natasha Mascarenhas and Alex Wilhelm gathered to riff through the week’s biggest startup and venture news: At the top of... more

10 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
Dear startups, your developers and engineers are on an island

This week, Natasha interviewed Lizzie Matusov, the co-founder and CEO of Quotient, which wants to fix the "leaky pipeline problem" in... more

08 Mar 2023 · 31 minutes
Equity Monday: We'd give an arm and a leg for an ARM IPO filing

Alex is here to do our Monday show, a kickoff for the week that covers startup news, tech news, and... more

06 Mar 2023 · 8 minutes
Bonus Episode: Say Hello to the Startup Battlefield Winner

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—the winner is announced! In this episode, we get to know the winner... more

06 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
Why hasn’t generative AI come up with something easier to say than “generative AI”?

Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex  gathered to riff through the week's biggest startup and venture news. A big thank you... more

03 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
This is fintech's 'Noah's Ark Year'

Mary Ann is taking over while Natasha attends a summit in LA, and this week, she interviewed Mark Goldberg, partner... more

01 Mar 2023 · 30 minutes
Bonus Episode: Getting to know the Battlefield 200

Inside Startup Battlefield is back in our feed with episode three. There are 180 companies solving crucial problems that didn’t... more

27 Feb 2023 · 14 minutes
Equity Monday: Who still loves fintech?

Alex is back! After taking some time to learn how to care for tiny humans, he's returned and is more... more

27 Feb 2023 · 8 minutes
Scooters and social media companies are surprising IPO candidates

This week Natasha, Mary Ann, and Becca Szkutak were joined by the returning Alex Wilhelm, back from paternity leave. Yes,... more

24 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
Female check-writers alone aren’t enough to close the female fundraising gap, data shows

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

22 Feb 2023 · 35 minutes
Bonus Episode: Making the Pitch Perfect

Inside Startup Battlefield is back in our feed with episode two. In the second episode of Inside Startup Battlefield, we... more

20 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
Outsized seed rounds, neobanks and booming M&A? Well hello, 2023

Natasha, Mary Ann and Becca got on the mic to talk startups, pet peeves and focaccia. What else did you expect? Here's... more

17 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
Caretakers, ageism and other topics venture needs to stop overlooking

This week, Natasha interviewed Elana Berkowitz, founding partner at Springbank Collective and an early-stage investor working to close the gender gap. Following... more

15 Feb 2023 · 32 minutes
Bonus Episode: The Startup Battlefield Basics

Check out the newest podcast from the TechCrunch Podcast Network: Inside Startup Battlefield, the four-part series that takes you behind... more

13 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
Equity
Scooters and social media companies are surprising IPO candidates
Equity
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This week Natasha, Mary Ann, and Becca Szkutak were joined by the returning Alex Wilhelm, back from paternity leave. Yes, we had... more