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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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Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI last Friday, and it's not messing around. The complaint alleges a pattern of misconduct reaching all the way up to OpenAI's chief hardware officer and claims more than 400 former Apple employees now ... more

Can a handful of engineers really do the work of an army of consultants? That’s the bet behind Ode with Anthropic — the joint venture dedicated to embedding forward-deployed engineers in enterprise firms, backed by Anthropic, Blackstone, Hellman & Fr... more

Open source AI is booming, according to Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue. The company has grown into something like a GitHub for AI in recent years, where AI builders can share and download open models and datasets, now used by roughly half the Fortune... more

When it comes to achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), large language models just don’t have what it takes. Models like ChatGPT and Claude are great at text, but they're less skilled at understanding how things actually move through space ... more

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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
Eyal Cohen
Founder and CEO of Humble Robotics
Humble Robotics
Episode: Humble Robotics’ CEO says the tech finally caught up to the vision for autonomous vehicles
Chi-Hua Chien
Venture investor, co-founder of Goodwater Capital
Goodwater Capital
Episode: What if the AI giants are building the roads, not the destinations? Chi-Hua Chien thinks he knows who wins
Tiffany Luck
Partner at NEA, focused on AI and consumer/B2B SaaS
NEA
Episode: NEA's Tiffany Luck on AI IPOs, personal agents, and the ROI reckoning
Russell Brandom
AI editor at TechCrunch, invited guest for analysis
TechCrunch
Episode: The SpaceX IPO has finally arrived
Andrew Yang
Former presidential candidate and founder of Noble Mobile
Noble Mobile
Episode: Andrew Yang on Noble Mobile, UBI, and why he's done waiting for policy to catch up
Ross Fubini
Founder and managing partner at XYZ Venture Capital
XYZ Venture Capital
Episode: Every defense startup wants to be the next Anduril. Here's what one of its earliest backers is looking for now.
Matt Thompson
VP of Partnerships and Channels at Scrunch
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Episode: Your SEO strategy is optimized for a search engine that no longer exists.
Dylan Robbins
Founder and CEO of Lucra
Lucra
Episode: How Lucra raised $20M as an eSports play when every VC only wants AI

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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    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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NEA's Tiffany Luck on AI IPOs, personal agents, and the ROI reckoning
Q: What governance or security developments do you think will be necessary as AI agents proliferate in enterprises?
Standards and certifications around AI security, possibly led by CISOs or industry groups, will be important to assure customers and unlock broader adoption, alongside practical safety measures and trusted compute infrastructure.
NEA's Tiffany Luck on AI IPOs, personal agents, and the ROI reckoning
Q: How do you view the OpenAI and Anthropic IPO trajectory in the public markets and investor sentiment?
Investors are looking at both consumer and enterprise use cases, evaluating not just profitability but the sustainability of compute costs and unit economics as these companies scale, with a healthy appetite for AI-enabled growth if ROI is demonstrated.
NEA's Tiffany Luck on AI IPOs, personal agents, and the ROI reckoning
Q: What are some of the magic moments of 2026 that you've already seen or expect to see in AI and consumer use?
Magic moments include personal agents that can handle end-to-end tasks with memory, better healthcare interactions via AI, and enterprise-grade assistants that reduce mental load while maintaining privacy and security; the convergence of consumer and enterprise AI use is pushing broader adoption.
The SpaceX IPO has finally arrived
Q: How might secondary markets and lockups influence SpaceX's stock performance after the IPO?
They caution that lockups and the imminent release of restricted shares could create supply pressure as insiders and early investors liquidate, potentially driving volatility. The discussion emphasizes that, given the small float, even modest selling could move prices, and this dynamic may be compounded by broader moves in AI and tech stocks as investors rebalance portfolios.
The SpaceX IPO has finally arrived
Q: What are the core questions about SpaceX's ability to deliver as a public company, and does the market actually buy into the AI-driven future SpaceX pitches?
The host and guest discuss that, while there was skepticism about whether Elon Musk could pull off the ambitious AI and orbital compute plans, the market did buy the IPO, at least initially, indicating strong investor appetite for bold, high-growth narratives even amid questions about feasibility. They also note that the AI-labeled strategy hinges on hardware-software synergy, with compute scarcity and model development remaining central uncertainties that investors are watching closely through early earnings calls and deal visibility.

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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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2. Eyal Cohen
3. Chi-Hua Chien
4. Tiffany Luck
5. Russell Brandom
6. Andrew Yang
7. Ross Fubini
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