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StrictlyVC Download

Connie Loizos & Alex Gove
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Each week TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos, and Alex Gove, a former journalist, VC and operating exec who today runs StrictlyVC, interview a mover and shaker in the world of tech

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In this episode, we talk with Airwallex cofounder and CEO Jack Zhang about building a global financial infrastructure company by taking the long, unglamorous path. Rather than layering on top of existing banking systems, Airwallex spent a decade acqu... more

In this episode, Connie Loizos talks with Rainmaker Securities managing director Glen Anderson about the surge in the secondary market as investors race to buy shares in some of tech’s most sought-after private companies. From SpaceX to OpenAI to Ant... more

In this episode, we talk with Halter founder and CEO Craig Pigott about building a $2 billion agtech company that’s transforming how farmers manage livestock. Using solar-powered collars and virtual fencing, Halter helps ranchers increase productivit... more

WHOOP founder and CEO Will Ahmed joins Connie Loizos and Alex Gove on StrictlyVC Download to discuss the company’s evolution from a niche wearable for elite athletes into a fast-growing health platform. The three talk about WHOOP’s unconventional dec... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Zhang
Co-founder of Airwallex
Airwallex
Episode: Is Airwallex Undervalued or is Stripe Overvalued?
Glen Anderson
Managing Director at Rainmaker Securities
Rainmaker Securities
Episode: How secondary markets are pricing SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic before they go public
Craig Piggott
Founder and CEO of Halter
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Episode: High tech herding with Craig Piggott, Halter
Will Ahmed
Founder and CEO of Whoop
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Episode: The wearable you’re never supposed to stop wearing with Will Ahmed of WHOOP
Jamie Siminoff
Founder of Ring, back at Ring during the media tour following backlash
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Max Tegmark
Professor of AI research at MIT; founder of the Future of Life Institute
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Future of Life Institute
Episode: The AI Safety Showdown: Max Tegmark on government, Anthropic, and what’s next
Bill Gurley
Longtime venture capitalist, former Benchmark partner, and author
Episode: Future-Proofing work in the age of automation with Bill Gurley
Stacy Brown-Philpot
Former CEO of TaskRabbit and founder of Cherryrock Capital
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Paolo Ardoino
CEO of Tether
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Episode: How Tether became crypto's most profitable company—and what it's building next

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Connie Loizos
TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief, known for her deep insights on venture capital and technology.
Alex Gove
Co-host and former journalist with experience in venture capital and operating executive roles.

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Is Airwallex Undervalued or is Stripe Overvalued?
Q: Did you ever return Sequoia's check after turning down the Stripe deal?
He confirms the decision not to take the Stripe offer and describes a nuanced relationship with Sequoia, noting early investment timelines and ongoing but non-competitive dynamics.
Is Airwallex Undervalued or is Stripe Overvalued?
Q: Is Stripe's valuation overstated or Airwallex undervalued in the market?
Jack declines to give a direct valuation comparison, praising Stripe while emphasizing Airwallex's distinct competitive advantages and long-term growth strategy, particularly in global licensing and full-stack financial infrastructure.
The wearable you’re never supposed to stop wearing with Will Ahmed of WHOOP
Q: How has the subscription model impacted Whoop's growth and pricing?
Introducing a membership with hardware included created lower upfront costs and enabled ongoing feature development, driving growth and retention as Whoop expanded its health monitoring capabilities.
The wearable you’re never supposed to stop wearing with Will Ahmed of WHOOP
Q: When did Whoop break through and gain broad recognition among athletes?
Early adoption by elite athletes like LeBron James and Michael Phelps in the mid-2010s provided validation and helped establish Whoop as a trusted recovery and sleep monitoring platform.
The wearable you’re never supposed to stop wearing with Will Ahmed of WHOOP
Q: Why did Whoop intentionally skip a screen, and how did that affect investor interest?
The team believed a screen would undermine continuous wear and health sensing; avoiding a screen kept the device lightweight, maximized battery life, and focused on health data over time rather than time-telling features.

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Focused on the ever-evolving landscape of technology and venture capital, this series offers insightful conversations with prominent figures in the tech industry. The content often revolves around industry trends, innovative technology, venture capital strategies, and the impact of emerging technologies on business and society. Notably, episodes emphasize personal narratives and unique experiences, making complex topics accessible while addressing broader themes such as financial inclusion and ethical considerations in tech development.

Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the tech ecosystem, including discussions on AI, consumer technology, and strategies for navigating competitive landscapes. With a blend of experts fro... more

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