
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 786 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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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?
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
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
The hosts clearly despise tech and founders that have reached any meaningful scale. Sad, because this used to be a great pod.
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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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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Recent guests on Equity include:
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2. Claire Zau
3. Josh Machiz
4. Kaiwei Tang
5. Joe Hollier
6. Matt Murphy
7. Chris Taylor
8. Eddie Siegel
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