Equity

TechCrunch, Alex Wilhelm, Mary Ann Azevedo, Kell, Theresa Loconsolo

The intersection of technology, startups, and venture capital touches everything now. That’s why Equity unpacks the numbers and nuance behind the headlines for entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, TechCrunch reporters Alex Wilhelm and Mary Ann Azevedo keep you up-to-date on the world of business, technology, and venture capital. Equity is ranked the No.2 podcast in the Top 100 Venture Capital All time leaderboard on Goodpods—As well as No.17 for the Top 100 Finance All time chart and No.32 for the Top 100 Business News All time chart.

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A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions
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Today on Equity’s startup-focused Wednesday show, we dug into the Multiverse-Searchlight deal that reminded us of the Wonderschool-Early Day transaction that we covered on the show a few weeks back.
Apr 10, 2024
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Spotify’s new AI playlists, the US’s latest chip deal, and a shot at data privacy
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Now that we are finally past Y Combinator’s demo day — though our Friday show is worth listening if you haven’t had a chance yet — we can dive into the latest news. So, this morning on Equity M
Apr 8, 2024
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What we've learned from the women behind the AI revolution
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The AI boom, love it or find it to be a bit more hype than substance, is here to stay. That means lots of companies are raising oodles of dollars, a healthy dose of regulatory concern, academic work, a
Apr 6, 2024
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From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta
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What a week, everyone. Two full days of Y Combinator demo day activity kept us busy , but the latest accelerator cohort’s launch was far from the only big story in startup-land. Today on the Equity��
Apr 5, 2024
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Nvidia might be clouding the funding climate for AI chip startups, but Hailo is still fighting
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This is our Wednesday show, when we take a moment to dig into a raft of startup and venture capital news. No big tech here! Keep in mind that Y Combinator's demo day kicks off today, so we're going to
Apr 3, 2024
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Ads on Discord, AT&T passcode resets, and podcast changes for Android users
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Hello, and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Monday show, where we dig into the weekend and tak
Apr 1, 2024
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SBF's sentencing, Databricks' GPT rival, and who's investing in the "underdog" founders
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As the week comes to a close, we're also shutting the book on the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, the erstwhile crypto baron who is heading to prison for 25 years. But while the SBF news was
Mar 29, 2024
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Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay
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This is our interview show, where we sit down with guests, think about their work, and unpack the rest. This week, Wonderschool , a startup that works with individuals and local governments to spin up
Mar 28, 2024
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Spotify throws its hat in the edtech ring
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Today on the show we had a lot of ground to cover: Stocks around the world are in retreat to start the week, while crypto prices have themselves given back some recent gains. The biggest news item that
Mar 25, 2024
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A $700M SAFE, more IPOs, and how one venture fund is transcending borders
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This week we had Mary Ann, Becca, and Alex aboard. Here's what the crew got into: Deals of the Week: Mary Ann wanted to talk about Onyx , a neobank aimed at wealthy early-to-middle career adults. It's
Mar 22, 2024
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Astera Labs going public and the Inflection-Microsoft AI saga
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Today we have a grip of startup stories, and a venture capital item that isn’t as bad of news as it seems at first blush. Here’s the rundown: Astera Labs is going public after pricing above-range .
Mar 20, 2024
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LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success
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This is our Monday show, in which we take a look back at the weekend and what’s ahead in the week. We’re coming to the end of earnings season, which means that there are just a few weeks left in th
Mar 18, 2024
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How to avoid all the IPO work without annoying investors
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Hello, and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. The podcast turns seven this week, so in honor of its birthday
Mar 15, 2024
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Startups are hiring fewer workers and paying out less in equity comp
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This is our Wednesday episode, in which we dig into critical startup news to stay abreast of what founders and venture capitalists are working on. Today on the podcast, we got through the following: Ne
Mar 13, 2024
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Musk’s Grok goes open-source and Reddit updates its IPO filing
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This is our Monday show, in which we take a look back at the weekend and what’s ahead in the week. Over the weekend, we dropped an interview with Roger Lee that is well worth your time , and here's o
Mar 11, 2024
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How many startups shut down last year compared to the year before? A lot.
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This is our interview show, where we sit down with a guest, think about their work, and unpack the rest. This week, Mary Ann interviewed Roger Lee , an entrepreneur who’s spent the better part of a d
Mar 9, 2024
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What's the Deel with Remofirst, and why are VCs playing musical chairs?
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Today on the pod, Mary Ann and Alex dug into a whole mess of news, including: Mews' massive new round is proof that vertical SaaS + payments remains a great way to build a big business, and earn a unic
Mar 8, 2024
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OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround
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This is our Wednesday show, focused on startup and venture capital news that matters. If you are a founder or an investor, this one is for you! Here’s the day’s rundown: OpenAI fires back at Musk :
Mar 6, 2024
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Apple’s €1.84B fine, new AI rules in India, and the latest pre-IPO round
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This is our Monday show, in which we take a look back at the weekend and what’s ahead in the week. Over the weekend we had a great chat with Nubank’s CEO, which you can find here . Ok, onto the sho
Mar 4, 2024
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The tourist VCs in LatAm have gone home
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This week, Mary Ann talked to David Vélez , the co-founder and CEO of Nubank, the $50 billion São Paulo, Brazil-based digital bank that offers credit cards, checking accounts and life insurance to co
Mar 2, 2024
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Episodes

A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions

Spotify’s new AI playlists, the US’s latest chip deal, and a shot at data privacy

What we've learned from the women behind the AI revolution

From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta

Nvidia might be clouding the funding climate for AI chip startups, but Hailo is still fighting

Ads on Discord, AT&T passcode resets, and podcast changes for Android users

SBF's sentencing, Databricks' GPT rival, and who's investing in the "underdog" founders

Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay

Spotify throws its hat in the edtech ring

A $700M SAFE, more IPOs, and how one venture fund is transcending borders

Astera Labs going public and the Inflection-Microsoft AI saga

LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success

How to avoid all the IPO work without annoying investors

Startups are hiring fewer workers and paying out less in equity comp

Musk’s Grok goes open-source and Reddit updates its IPO filing

How many startups shut down last year compared to the year before? A lot.

What's the Deel with Remofirst, and why are VCs playing musical chairs?

OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

Apple’s €1.84B fine, new AI rules in India, and the latest pre-IPO round

The tourist VCs in LatAm have gone home

A $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions

Spotify’s new AI playlists, the US’s latest chip deal, and a shot at data privacy

What we've learned from the women behind the AI revolution

From YC to IPO: Winter 2024 Demo Day, Rubrik and Ibotta

Nvidia might be clouding the funding climate for AI chip startups, but Hailo is still fighting

Ads on Discord, AT&T passcode resets, and podcast changes for Android users

SBF's sentencing, Databricks' GPT rival, and who's investing in the "underdog" founders

Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay

Spotify throws its hat in the edtech ring

A $700M SAFE, more IPOs, and how one venture fund is transcending borders

Astera Labs going public and the Inflection-Microsoft AI saga

LinkedIn wants a piece of Wordle’s success

How to avoid all the IPO work without annoying investors

Startups are hiring fewer workers and paying out less in equity comp

Musk’s Grok goes open-source and Reddit updates its IPO filing

How many startups shut down last year compared to the year before? A lot.

What's the Deel with Remofirst, and why are VCs playing musical chairs?

OpenAI fires back at Musk, and Monzo raises a megaround

Apple’s €1.84B fine, new AI rules in India, and the latest pre-IPO round

The tourist VCs in LatAm have gone home

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