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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, Connie Loizos sits down with Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal to discuss the company's expanding vision beyond ride-hailing, from hotels and travel planning to AI-powered shopping and autonomous vehicles. Sachin explains how ... more

In this episode, Connie Loizos and Alex Gove sit down with Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson following the company's announcement that it will go public, making it one of the first pure-play humanoid robotics companies to reach the public markets. P... more

In this episode, Connie Loizos sits down with Rippling founder and CEO Parker Conrad to discuss the company's biggest product launch in years: Rippling Data Cloud. Parker explains why he believes the future of enterprise AI depends on giving AI acces... more

This episode features a conversation recorded live at StrictlyVC LA in El Segundo between Connie Loizos, Cheng Xu, partner at Basis Set Ventures, and Carter Reum, founder of M13.

Together, they discuss whether today's AI boom represents a bubble, ho... more

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Recent Guests

Cheng Xu
Partner at Basis Set Ventures
Basis Set Ventures
Episode: Is There an AI Bubble? VCs on Valuations and ARR Inflation
Carter Reum
Founder of M13
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Episode: Is There an AI Bubble? VCs on Valuations and ARR Inflation
Chi-Hua Chien
Former Accel associate, Kleiner Perkins partner, co-founder of Goodwater Capital
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Co-founder and co-CEO of Runway
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Anatolii Kasianov
Co-founder and co-CEO of Holywater Tech
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Niko Bonatsos
VC at Verdict Capital
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Andreas Stavropoulos
VC at Threshold Ventures
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Ben Blume
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Founder and Managing Partner of Eclipse Ventures
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Episode: Eclipse Ventures Co-Founder Lior Susan's Insights Into a $1.3B Bet on Physical AI

Hosts

Connie Loizos
Host with TechCrunch/StrictlyVC background; Editor-in-Chief at TechCrunch; frequently guides interviews with founders and investors.
Alex Gove
Co-host; former journalist and VC/operator; leads discussions with a practical, operator-focused lens on markets and product strategy.

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Q: How does Rippling manage AI spend and token usage for customers?
Rippling provides budgets, alerts, and workflow controls to cap and manage token spend, while integrating analytics on usage across departments to optimize ROI and reduce waste.
Is Your AI Actually Worth What You're Spending? with Parker Conrad
Q: What problem does Data Cloud solve for customers?
Data Cloud consolidates the four major data stack components (ETL, storage/compute, DBT-like transformation, and BI) into a single system, enabling a unified data layer with AI-ready access across the organization.
The return of the Consumer Gold Rush? What Chi-Hua Chien is betting on next
Q: Did you originate Accel's investment in Facebook, and how do those early connections influence your current approach to investing in platform versus application layers?
The guest confirms his early role in Facebook and discusses the pendulum swing between online platforms and real-world, high-engagement applications, reinforcing the strategy to back consumer-oriented AI-enabled applications rather than pure infrastructure plays.
The return of the Consumer Gold Rush? What Chi-Hua Chien is betting on next
Q: What trends are you seeing outside the United States that aren't as present here yet?
There is significant fintech and consumer-focused innovation abroad, particularly in Asia and Europe, with notable examples like a large Korean fintech player and Monzo in the UK demonstrating how regional dynamics can lead to different AI-enabled financial services and consumer experiences.
The return of the Consumer Gold Rush? What Chi-Hua Chien is betting on next
Q: You're always curious to know if incumbents will win those markets or if we'll see a spate of upstarts.
The guest suggests incumbents are stronger and faster to enter these markets than before, but there are vastly more market opportunities, leaving room for new entrants to pursue distinct, high-growth application bets.

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The show features in-depth conversations with founders, investors, and technology leaders who are shaping the edge of tech and venture capital. Episodes often center on AI, fintech infrastructure, hardware-enabled farming, wearables, space, privacy, and policy, with founders and operators detailing growth strategies, product visions, regulatory considerations, and go-to-market dynamics. A recurring throughline is understanding how emerging technologies intersect with business models, capital markets, and consumer adoption, along with honest takes on the tradeoffs of growth, profitability, and responsible innovation. Noteworthy traits include hosting a seasoned tech editor alongside a venture-focused operator, probing questions about governa... more

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