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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 bu
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Are companies falling out of love with OpenAI?
Humanoid robotics company Figure raised eyebrows thi...
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Feb 7 2025 29m
Chapter 1 5 mins
TechCrunch PodcastChapter 2 8 mins
Space and Crypto MergersChapter 3 13 mins
Risks of Young Tech Influence
From fintech to space tech: Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt is betting on space solar
As the interest in both space and solar grows, one s...
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Feb 5 2025 25m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Space-Based Solar Power InnovationChapter 2 5 mins
Advantages of Space-Based Solar PowerChapter 3 9 mins
Exploring Space-Based Solar Power Funding
DeepSeek: separating fact from hype
Today, we’re bringing you a bonus episode zeroing in...
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Feb 1 2025 25m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Breakdown of DeepSeek's AI AdvancementsChapter 2 9 mins
Enhancing AI Innovation Through Collaboration
DeepSeek lights a fire under Silicon Valley
Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by...
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Jan 31 2025 29m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Tesla Earnings and Robo-TaxisChapter 2 8 mins
Genetic Testing and Fusion PowerChapter 3 12 mins
The AI Race
Forget ‘Founder Mode,’ what about Customer Mode?
You might have noticed in your time online that a lo...
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Jan 29 2025 36m
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Shitification of Tech ProductsChapter 2 11 mins
The Future of Sustainable BusinessChapter 3 11 mins
Disruptive Innovation in Tech Industry
How are founders positioning themselves for the next 4 years?
Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten...
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Jan 24 2025 33m
Chapter 1 7 mins
TechCrunch PodcastChapter 2 14 mins
Data Center Saturation and Acquisition ImplicationsChapter 3 10 mins
Market Trends in IPO and Lobbying
AI's $100 billion impact: 2024’s venture capital surge and the road ahead for startups
Today on Equity, Julie Bort sits down with Crunchbas...
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Jan 22 2025 25m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Global Venture Funding Trends and Predictions
$200M woolly mammoths and a farewell to TikTok
The clock is set to run out on TikTok over the weeke...
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Jan 17 2025 32m
Chapter 1 10 mins
AI Recruitment and Tech Startup TrendsChapter 2 7 mins
Reviving the Woolly MammothChapter 3 6 mins
Decentralized VC Trends and AI LoveChapter 4 6 mins
Ethical Concerns Surrounding AI Companions
'Social media should be built on protocols, not platforms,' according to Mastodon's CEO
Last week, Meta announced changes to its content mod...
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Jan 15 2025 28m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Decentralized Social Media and Meta ControversyChapter 2 8 mins
Mastodon Feature Development and Content ModerationChapter 3 8 mins
Future of Decentralized Social Media
$5B livestream shopping apps, Nvidia reveals, and the weirdest tech at CES
As CES 2025 comes to a close, TechCrunch’s Equity po...
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Jan 10 2025 35m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Live Stream Shopping App Whatnot's SuccessChapter 2 6 mins
Entrepreneur Peterson ConwayChapter 3 13 mins
CES 2025 Highlights and NVIDIA InnovationsChapter 4 4 mins
AI Applications in Automotive Technology
The future of AI on wheels, according to Jesse Levinson from Zoox
Today on Equity, we're taking you on stage at TechCr...
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Jan 8 2025 25m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Future of Custom Robo-Taxis & SafetyChapter 2 8 mins
Zoox Robo-Taxi Deployment PlansChapter 3 8 mins
Future Plans for Zoox Robo-Taxis
Robinhood’s 'comeback' and big plans for 2025 with co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev
Instead of our usual Friday news rundown, we’re brin...
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Jan 3 2025 40m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Robinhood's Evolution and Growth StrategiesChapter 2 6 mins
Event Contracts and Copy Trading AnalysisChapter 3 6 mins
AI, Math, and Future InnovationChapter 4 6 mins
Regulation, Innovation, and Political SupportChapter 5 14 mins
Strategic Acquisition and Expansion Discussion
What’s next for Bluesky? CEO Jay Graber on growth, community, and decentralization
Happy new year, Equity listeners! At the end of 2024...
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Jan 2 2025 22m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Blue SkyChapter 2 9 mins
Social Media Platform Growth and ModerationChapter 3 49 sec
Online Identity and App Protocol
2024: Founder Mode, AI, and the 'Rise of the Broligarchs'
From AI advancements and CrowdStrike's crash to Word...
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Dec 27 2024 29m
Chapter 1 8 mins
TechCrunch 2024 Year in ReviewChapter 2 7 mins
Technology Trends and Market InsightsChapter 3 7 mins
Startup Trends and AI AdvancementsChapter 4 5 mins
Future of AI Startups in 2025
Found: Empathy-driven investing with Erin and Sara Foster
Today, we’re bringing you a conversation TechCrunch ...
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Dec 26 2024 20m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Startups, VC, and Empathy in TechChapter 2 9 mins
Working With Family
Are AI companies just defense tech now?
This week, the Equity pod gang — which included newc...
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Dec 20 2024 30m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Tech Industry Investments and TrendsChapter 2 5 mins
AI and Defense Tech PartnershipsChapter 3 10 mins
IPO Trends and Foreign InvestmentsChapter 4 8 mins
Foreign Investments in Tech and AI
Building physical tech is back in fashion thanks to AI, robotics, and defense
This week on Equity Wednesday, Rebecca Bellan is joi...
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Dec 18 2024 32m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Advancing America's Frontier TechnologyChapter 2 7 mins
Revolutionizing Defense Technology InvestmentChapter 3 11 mins
Innovating Tech Opportunities for Startups
It's the end of the road for Cruise, and Bluesky is still taking off
Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten...
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Dec 13 2024 36m
Chapter 1 10 mins
AI Chatbot Love and M&A ChangesChapter 2 11 mins
Rise of Deep Tech StartupsChapter 3 13 mins
The Future of Social Media Startups
How much ‘government efficiency’ will Elon Musk be able to pull off?
While the idea that the government “should be run li...
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Dec 11 2024 31m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Applying Business Principles to GovernmentChapter 2 8 mins
Tech Industry Influence in GovernmentChapter 3 9 mins
Implementing Tech Industry Efficiency in Government
Who knew you could get a $500 million valuation without launching a product?
AI agent startup /dev/agents announced a massive $56...
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Dec 6 2024 29m
Chapter 1 9 mins
AI Startups in Defense IndustryChapter 2 7 mins
VC Departures in Shifting LandscapeChapter 3 7 mins
Retirement and AI EthicsChapter 4 4 mins
The Future of OpenAI
'If you build it, they won't come': Bison Ventures founders on scaling frontier tech
How can founders scale frontier tech? Today on Equit...
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Dec 4 2024 30m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Frontier Tech Venture Capital InvestingChapter 2 9 mins
AI in Drug Discovery and RoboticsChapter 3 6 mins
Building Frontier Tech Startups SuccessfullyChapter 4 4 mins
Manufacturing Challenges in Deep Tech
Found: Taking on Nvidia and betting on transformers with Gavin Uberti from Etched
We hope those of you in the U.S. had a Happy Thanksg...
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Nov 29 2024 39m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Startup Challenges and Decision MakingChapter 2 26 sec
Found Podcast Summary and CreditsChapter 3 8 mins
Specialized AI Chips and TransformersChapter 4 7 mins
Building Next-Gen AI ChipsChapter 5 7 mins
Early AI Entrepreneurship and Talent AcquisitionChapter 6 3 mins
Building a Strong Team and CultureChapter 7 6 mins
Recruiting, Startup Mishaps, Future AI
Aerospace Corp's CEO talks literal moonshots and Space Agenda 2025
At this year's TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, ...
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Nov 27 2024 12m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Building a Thriving Lunar EcosystemChapter 2 3 mins
Government Policies to Encourage Commercial Space
The AI industry's 'next big bet,' and should we just buy Chrome?
Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten...
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Nov 22 2024 30m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Tech TrendsChapter 2 6 mins
Biotech Company Enhances Large Language ModelsChapter 3 11 mins
AI Scaling Laws and Test ComputeChapter 4 4 mins
Global Utopian Investment TrendsChapter 5 47 sec
Insights on Crypto and Network States
Building trust in crypto with Jonathan Levin of Chainalysis
Late last week, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commiss...
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Nov 20 2024 19m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Crypto Regulation and Compliance TrendsChapter 2 4 mins
Future Trends in Crypto PaymentsChapter 3 29 sec
The Role of Equity in Tech