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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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Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins Connie Loizos and Alex Gove on StrictlyVC Download to discuss the company’s new AI-powered Search Party feature, which aims to help neighbors find lost dogs but has sparked debate about surveillance and privacy. The ... more

In this episode of StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos and Alex Gove sit down with MIT AI researcher Max Tegmark to discuss the growing clash between AI companies and the U.S. government and the bigger question of who should control increasingly power... more

This week on StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos talks with Bill Gurley, longtime venture capitalist, former Benchmark partner, and author of the new book Running Down a Dream. After stepping back from day-to-day investing, Gurley has turned his focus... more

This week on StrictlyVC Download, Connie Loizos talks with Stacy Brown-Philpot, founder and managing partner of Cherryrock Capital. After a decade at Google and leading TaskRabbit through its acquisition by IKEA, Brown-Philpot is now building a ventu... more

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Jamie Siminoff
Founder of Ring, back at Ring during the media tour following backlash
Ring
Episode: Is Ring building towards safer neighborhoods or neighborhood surveillance?
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
Cherryrock Capital
Episode: Rethinking series A in the age of mega funds
Paolo Ardoino
CEO of Tether
Tether
Episode: How Tether became crypto's most profitable company—and what it's building next
Howie Liu
Co-founder and CEO of Airtable
Airtable
Episode: Airtable is betting big on a standalone ai agent that could replace its own product
Mary Jane Rubenstein
Professor of religion and science and technology studies at Wesleyan University, author of 'Worlds Without End, The Many Lives of the Multiverse'.
Wesleyan University
Episode: Working in orbit: what happens when space goes blue-collar?
Chi-Hua Chen
Founding partner of Goodwater Capital
Goodwater Capital
Episode: Why VCs think consumer AI hasn't lived up to the hype
Elizabeth Weil
Founder of Scribble Ventures
Scribble Ventures
Episode: Why VCs think consumer AI hasn't lived up to the hype

Hosts

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 Ring building towards safer neighborhoods or neighborhood surveillance?
Q: What should Ring users understand about who can access footage and the privacy safeguards in place?
End-to-end encryption can be enabled so that no one, not even Ring, can access the footage; the company emphasizes user choice, privacy controls, and that local law enforcement access is restricted to authorized channels through partnerships that are carefully managed.
Is Ring building towards safer neighborhoods or neighborhood surveillance?
Q: Jamie, how much of the fallout from the Super Bowl ad was a surprise, and how much was a risk you anticipated?
We were very visible about the feature for six months and believed most concerns were misunderstandings about how it works; the core issue was misperceptions of the algorithm rather than the concept of finding a dog, and we emphasized the user's control and privacy features to explain how it functions.
The AI Safety Showdown: Max Tegmark on government, Anthropic, and what’s next
Q: What concrete policy would you urge a policymaker to pursue in the next six months?
Pass a law banning AI‑girlfriend products for children until independent safety testing is completed, and start preemptive safety testing akin to formal clinical trials before any powerful AI is released to the public.
The AI Safety Showdown: Max Tegmark on government, Anthropic, and what’s next
Q: Max, how far away do you think we are from AGI, and how will we know when we're there?
Progress is piecemeal and uneven, with estimates ranging from a few years to a couple of decades; we'll likely see incremental steps rather than a single switch, so the signal of AGI will come as a series of breakthroughs rather than a sudden milestone.
Future-Proofing work in the age of automation with Bill Gurley
Q: What are some principles from your book that can help those working paycheck to paycheck?
Gurley outlines key principles in his book that emphasize curiosity, honing one's craft, and preparing before making a jump to new opportunities.

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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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