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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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Historian Jill Lepore has a theory about why tech companies often use soaring language to describe their products — almost as if they're forming a new government. And whether you're thinking of Twitter's old “town hall in your pocket” or Anthropic's ... more

Venture firms are turning to creators to build trust with the next generation of founders before a check is ever written. It's a trend that's been building with a16z's acquisition of Erik Torenberg’s Turpentine podcast and OpenAI's acquisition of TBP... more

After years of pushing full speed ahead on AI, Sam Altman says maybe it’s time for the AI industry to “pace” itself. The comments come just days after one of OpenAI's own models broke out of its test environment and got tangled up in a breach at Hugg... more

With the Light Phone, Kaiwei Tang and Joe Hollier have spent over a decade exploring the value of simplicity in our relationship to technology, partnering along the way with players like Andrew Yang, Kendrick Lamar, and Pete Davidson. Now, with a new... more

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Kaiwei Tang
Co-founder of Light Phone
Light Phone
Episode: ‘If this isn't addiction, I don't know what is’: Light Phone's founders get real about screen time and building for the anti-smartphone generation
Joe Hollier
Co-founder of Light Phone
Light Phone
Episode: ‘If this isn't addiction, I don't know what is’: Light Phone's founders get real about screen time and building for the anti-smartphone generation
Matt Murphy
General Partner at Menlo Ventures
Menlo Ventures
Episode: Menlo Ventures’ Matt Murphy says the lesson for founders now is that a great model isn't enough
Eddie Siegel
Former co-founder of Fractional AI, now building Ode with Anthropic
Ode with Anthropic (JV)
Episode: Inside Ode with Anthropic, the private equity-backed startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Chris Taylor
Former co-founder of Fractional AI, now building Ode with Anthropic
Ode with Anthropic (JV)
Episode: Inside Ode with Anthropic, the private equity-backed startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Clem Delangue
CEO and co-founder of Hugging Face
Hugging Face
Episode: Open source AI matters more than ever, according to Hugging Face's Clem Delangue
Pim de Witte
CEO of General Intuition
General Intuition
Episode: Your gaming data could be the secret to AGI, according to this Bezos-backed startup
Ross Fubini
Partner at XYZ Ventures
XYZ Ventures
Episode: Best of Build Mode: Think like a VC
Yuri Sagalov
Managing Director at General Catalyst
General Catalyst
Episode: Best of Build Mode: Think like a VC

Hosts

Kirsten Korosec
Transportation Editor and host, TechCrunch
Anthony Ha
Weekend Editor, TechCrunch and co-host
Sean O'Kane
Senior Reporter; co-host for Equity
Rebecca Bellan
Host of Equity, TechCrunch/Equity

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 654 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?

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    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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    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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‘If this isn't addiction, I don't know what is’: Light Phone's founders get real about screen time and building for the anti-smartphone generation
Q: To get started, what is Light? Explain the company.
Light Phone is designed as an alternative to the always-connected, app-store-enabled smartphone ecosystem. It emphasizes utility, intentional living, and choosing when to go online, offering a simple set of essential tools so people can stay connected with loved ones without the distractions and data-collection of mainstream devices.
Inside Ode with Anthropic, the private equity-backed startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Q: What makes the team capable of delivering such transformations?
The team blends advanced engineering capabilities with domain expertise; many engineers are former founders, focused on end-to-end ownership, deployment, and business outcomes. They emphasize small, high-impact teams that can transform a whole business and sustain rigorous measurement and learning processes across engagements.
Inside Ode with Anthropic, the private equity-backed startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Q: How does Ode contrast with simply buying API access or hiring generic consultants?
Ode embeds with clients, builds bespoke software tailored to their specific workflows, and continuously evals outcomes with a hands-on, iterative approach. The team works closely with Anthropic to deploy model-enabled workflows that integrate into existing systems, aiming for production-ready solutions that scale and drive revenue or efficiency gains, not just pilots.
Inside Ode with Anthropic, the private equity-backed startup betting AI services are the future of enterprise
Q: What gap exists to justify Ode's formation in this market?
There's overwhelming demand for AI-native services because enterprises need not only access to models but the right mix of engineering, domain expertise, and operational execution to actually transform their processes. Ode combines applied AI talent with deep client context to deliver measurable business impact, rather than just providing generic tooling.
Your gaming data could be the secret to AGI, according to this Bezos-backed startup
Q: Talk to me a little bit about how that funding came together and why backers were attracted to your approach.
Backers were drawn by the unique data asset and the potential of world-models to move beyond text-based pre-training, especially given the alignment of researchers and the demonstrated quality improvements in the models as the round progressed.

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A business-focused tech podcast dissecting the startups, venture funding, and AI-driven disruption shaping technology ecosystems. Episodes frequently cover funding rounds, strategic pivots, and enterprise adoption, with guests ranging from startup founders and investors to executives steering large-scale AI and data initiatives. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest lineups, hands-on discussions about go-to-market and product strategy, and timely takes on how capital, policy, and technology intersect. The show often blends sharp analysis with candid industry anecdotes, making it valuable for listeners who crave actionable insights for building, funding, or sponsoring technology ventures.

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1. Kaiwei Tang
2. Joe Hollier
3. Matt Murphy
4. Eddie Siegel
5. Chris Taylor
6. Clem Delangue
7. Pim de Witte
8. Ross Fubini

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