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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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Can performance-enhancing drugs push the limits of human potential? The creators of the Enhanced Games say yes — and they’re building a new sporting event to prove it.

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Recent Guests

Adrian Ludwig
Chief Security Officer and Chief Architect at Tools for Humanity
Tools for Humanity
Episode: Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup wants to prove humanity in the age of AI bots
Aron D'Souza
Founder of Enhance Games, former lawyer for Peter Thiel, and an entrepreneur with a background in litigation and multiple startups.
Enhance Games
Episode: Disruption via doping: Enhanced Games founder on the controversial 'future of sports'
Jeremy Neufeld
Director of Immigration Policy at the Institute for Progress
Institute for Progress
Episode: Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups
Adam Billen
Vice President of Public Policy at Encode AI
Encode AI
Episode: California just drew the blueprint for AI safety regulation with SB 53
Evan Kervella
Founder and CEO of Chipiron
Chipiron
Episode: How Chipiron's rethinking the future of MRI
Shamillah Bankiya
Newly appointed partner at Dawn Capital, with a background in venture capital and entrepreneurship.
Dawn Capital
Episode: Why European founders are winning (and it’s not about working less)
Ami Luttwak
Co-founder and chief technologist at Wiz
Wiz
Episode: Vibe coding? Meet vibe security
Karen Hao
Bestselling author and award-winning AI reporter
Episode: Karen Hao on the making of a $90B AI empire
Mark Cuban
Business legend and entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and investor with a significant impact in various sectors.
Episode: Mark Cuban’s disruption formula: from streaming and healthcare to AI’s next wave

Hosts

Kirsten Korosec
Transportation Editor at TechCrunch specializing in the intersection of transportation and technology.
Rebecca Bellan
Senior Reporter and Host of Equity focusing on topics related to venture capital and technology.
Max Zeff
Host on Equity and Senior AI Reporter who covers emerging technologies and their impact on business.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 649 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 States10 months 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmitPodcast
    United States10 months 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 Statesa year 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JHTScherck
    United Statesa year 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Beeb fan
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup wants to prove humanity in the age of AI bots
Q: What motivates people to interact with the orb?
Adrian suggests motivations will differ, from gaining access to social networks to online dating verification.
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup wants to prove humanity in the age of AI bots
Q: How do I get to control that identifier?
The key is generated by the user and the transaction is recorded on the blockchain for transparency.
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup wants to prove humanity in the age of AI bots
Q: What are your customers using this technology and implementing it?
Adrian confirms that they are in talks with all the big players including social networks and are specifically partnering with Match Group for Tinder.
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup wants to prove humanity in the age of AI bots
Q: Can you just give us a little bit of your background?
Adrian shares that he has a storied history in computer security and building internet services, having worked with Android, Adobe, and Atlassian.
Disruption via doping: Enhanced Games founder on the controversial 'future of sports'
Q: So walk us through what the Enhance Games is, because some people might just think, oh, it's athletes on steroids. But I think you would say that it's a lot more than that.
The Enhance Games allows athletes to use any substances, which reflects a broader vision of pushing the boundaries of human capability beyond the current limitations imposed by traditional sports governance.

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This podcast explores the fast-paced worlds of technology, startups, and venture capital, responding to the growing intersection of these sectors. Episodes feature discussions about emerging trends in venture capital, insights into the operation of successful startups, and expert commentary on topics ranging from financing to ethical considerations in tech development. Listeners can expect a mix of news, interviews, and analysis, often highlighting notable figures in the industry, current events, and the shifting landscape of business driven by innovation. The podcast's appeal lies in its capacity to engage both entrepreneurs navigating their own journeys and enthusiasts keen on understanding the market.

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1. Adrian Ludwig
2. Aron D'Souza
3. Jeremy Neufeld
4. Adam Billen
5. Evan Kervella
6. Shamillah Bankiya
7. Ami Luttwak
8. Karen Hao

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