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The intersection of technology, startups, and venture capital touches everything now. That’s why Equity, TechCrunch's flagship podcast, digs into the business of startups for entrepreneurs and enthusiasts alike. Every Wednesday and Friday, TechCrunch reporters 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 Cap... more

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After weeks of speculation and leaks, Anthropic finally released the S-1 filing for its IPO, showing revenue of $16.3 billion for the first half of 2026, with a net loss of $80.7 billion.

At around the same time, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer spark... more

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The PHP scare may have faded from your feed, but the cleanup is far from over. Last week, two critical bugs in the open source language behind roughly 70% of websites left organizations scrambling to fix their systems, with some taking sites offline ... more

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The internet is having an off week, to say the least.

Security researchers at OpenAI and Google-owned Wiz used AI to uncover critical flaws in PHP, the open source language behind roughly 70% of websites, including those built on WordPress, WooComme... more

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It seems like every big AI player is building a personal agent. Meta has Muse, OpenAI launched Dots, and a startup called Instinct recently raised $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation. But Eugenia Kuyda thinks the next generation of AI assistants ne... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Silberling
Senior reporter covering AI and internet culture at TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Episode: Anthropic’s S-1 is here. Does AI pay off?
Tomer Schwartz
CTO of Exposure Management and AppSec at Wiz, and cybersecurity startup co-founder
Wiz
Episode: The 'Vulnpocalypse' is coming for the internet’s aging code, says Wiz’s CTO
Eugenia Kuyda
Founder of Replika and Wabi, an AI companion app and personal AI agent
Wabi
Episode: Meta and Instinct are racing to build your AI assistant. Wabi has a different idea.
Amulya Vishwanath
Founder and managing partner of Techable VC
Techable Ventures
Episode: Physical AI is more than robots, says the Nvidia veteran now investing in it
RJ Scorringe
Speaker on stage at Disrupt
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Episode: Who’s the sheriff in AI’s wild west? (Equity Live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026)
Tristan Walker
Founder involved with Walker & Company, Bevel, Heirloom Craft
Walker & Company / Heirloom Craft
Episode: After selling to P&G and Lululemon, these founders are building for life beyond the screen
Brynn Putnam
CEO of Board
Board
Episode: After selling to P&G and Lululemon, these founders are building for life beyond the screen
Farooq Abbasi
Founder and General Partner at Preface Ventures
Preface Ventures
Episode: A Neko Health investor on the $700M bet to scan your whole body
Shardul Shah
Industry expert from Index Ventures, former Wiz investor
Index Ventures
Episode: What’s next for cybersecurity, according to Index Ventures’ Shardul Shah

Hosts

Anthony Ha
Host with TechCrunch ties; frequent moderator and anchor on startup and VC topics
Kirsten Korosec
Transportation editor turned Equity host; covers mobility and VC funding in tech
Sean O'Kane
Senior reporter on special projects; co-host on Equity; deep depth in tech and mobility topics
Rebecca Bellan
Host on Equity focusing on startups; experienced TechCrunch journalist

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 655 ratings
  • Decline under Connie

    TechCrunch and this podcast (that I used to love) seem to be seriously declining under recent leadership changes. Is TechCrunch a serious news outlet, or a PR vehicle for companies?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Me, Brian
    United States2 years ago
  • Was my favorite but went downhill

    Equity was my favorite podcast across a number of hosts. However after Alex Wilhelm left the show really declined in quality. I no longer follow the show, but plan to check in every 6 months to see if it ever gets back to its original quality

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    1
    AmitPodcast
    United States2 years ago
  • Show deteriorated significantly

    Since Alex left, the show has been on a downward spiral, at least to me.

    1. The hosts don’t seem to have deep knowledge in any of the topics anymore. The perspectives they present are so shallow that it’s hard to tolerate if you’re even somewhat familiar with the subject. The last episode I tried to listen to, about drones and biotech LLMs, was so bad I had to stop halfway through. Not only did it lack any valuable insights, but it felt like a group of school kids casually chatting about someth... more

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    2
    Pragmichael
    United States2 years ago
  • Jaded and cynical, the show has lost

    The hosts clearly despise tech and founders that have reached any meaningful scale. Sad, because this used to be a great pod.

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    1
    JHTScherck
    United States2 years ago
  • Literally, WAS my favourite podcast!

    Since Alex left and even from before that, when the show was clearly undergoing its transition to a post-Alex era it started to go down hill. Tbh it lost its flare after Natasha joined…it’s all because the “politik” is entrenched!! The snide remarks aren’t “funny” and the conclusions clearly come from a personal bias with no attempt to neutralise. Mary Ann doesn’t like autonomous taxis - she says this every time - it’s a perfectly valid opinion to have and the team play both sides of an argument... more

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    Beeb fan
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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High-energy hosts and deep dives on tech trends, but some episodes attract polarizing commentary.
Engaging and data-driven startup news with strong guest insights.
Some listeners feel the show veers toward opinionated takes and political discourse.

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The 'Vulnpocalypse' is coming for the internet’s aging code, says Wiz’s CTO
Q: What's your advice for companies out there with 10 people and no security team? What do they even do this week or this quarter?
Schwartz recommends planning for frequent critical vulnerabilities by building resilient systems, automating patching, and structuring infrastructure and code to support continuous deployment. Startups handling sensitive data should consider bringing security expertise in-house early.
The 'Vulnpocalypse' is coming for the internet’s aging code, says Wiz’s CTO
Q: How much of the bug finding is really AI versus human work that's supercharged?
Schwartz says human judgment is still needed to direct and combine models, but believes Wiz could not have found the vulnerabilities without AI. Project Atlas let researchers test many ideas in parallel, greatly expanding the work they could do.
Anthropic’s S-1 is here. Does AI pay off?
Q: What jumped out to you?
Sean O'Kane highlights Anthropic's rapid revenue growth and enterprise focus, while noting its costly compute commitments and significant risks.
Anthropic’s S-1 is here. Does AI pay off?
Q: Is this a product problem, or is it a messaging problem?
Amanda Silberling says it is both: executives often promote solutions to pain points in their own lives, such as booking flights, that may not reflect the needs or routines of average users.
Meta and Instinct are racing to build your AI assistant. Wabi has a different idea.
Q: How do you make people feel safe?
Kuyda says Wabi reviews Gmail to personalize the initial experience but does not store the email, and that users will be able to skip connecting it. She points to Replika's record of protecting users' data and says Wabi will make the same commitment not to sell or share it.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Equity

What is Equity about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Equity covers the business of startups, technology, and venture capital, with a mix of reporting, founder interviews, and policy-oriented debates that shape the tech landscape. Recent episodes skew toward AI tooling, creator-led investing, open-source AI, robotics and autonomy, and the strategic shifts of major investors and platforms. The show often pairs high-signal guests from VC firms, open-source platforms, and startup ecosystems with veteran reporters to unpack market dynamics, regulatory headwinds, and real-world deployments. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex tech and fund-raising topics into actionable insights for founders, operators, and investors, while maintaining a fast-paced, conversational energy. This co... more

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1. Amanda Silberling
2. Tomer Schwartz
3. Eugenia Kuyda
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5. RJ Scorringe
6. Tristan Walker
7. Brynn Putnam
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