Equity

JP Morgan's head of startup banking says 'Founder Mode' won't get you a unicorn

This podcast episode features Ashraf Hebela, JP Morgan's Head of Startup Banking, who shares insights on the dynamic landscape of startups following the peak of unicorn births in 2021. He discusses the factors that previously fueled this boom, the challenges faced by non-AI companies, the importance of diversity and de...

AI's tween years, who's taking over climate tech, and the latest for Fearless Fund

This podcast episode delves into the evolving landscape of technology, health hardware, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within venture capital. Starting with a critical view of Apple's AI hype, it transitions into discussions about Oura's acquisition of Veri and the implications for health startups faced wit...

AI illusions and navigating The Money Trap with Alok Sama

Equity Shot: Here's what you missed at Apple's 'Glowtime' event

The AI secondary shares market is giving Beanie Babies economics

This podcast episode navigates the intricate landscape of technology and investment trends, highlighting significant developments such as You.com's transition from AI search to productivity agents, DubClub's mission to enhance amateur sports betting, and the implications of Airbase's acquisition by Paylocity. Additiona...

Inside startup shutdowns with the creator of Layoffs.FYI (re-run)

This podcast episode features a conversation with Roger Lee, who analyzes the increasing trend of startup closures and the rise of specialized services that aid in this process, such as Sunset and Simple Closure. He discusses the misconception that shutting down signifies failure, highlighting how many startups strateg...

Telegram founder's arrest, and who's using acqui-hires to tip-toe around antitrust

This podcast episode highlights the transformative impact of AI in various sectors, emphasizing Perimetal's innovative EEG analysis, Comun's mission to uplift immigrant communities through banking, and the legal implications of tech leadership, particularly in light of controversies surrounding Telegram's founder and M...

Are Google's monopoly cases 5 years too late or 2 years too early?

AI talent managers, technocapitalist college towns, and a rise in defense tech acquisitions

This podcast episode critically examines the hype surrounding artificial intelligence by addressing both the promising implications and the skepticism illustrated by a Goldman Sachs report predicting job displacement. The hosts provide a balanced view on AI's potential to create new opportunities while discussing the c...

Is there a right way to regulate AI? (w. Helen Toner)

AI for landlords, Grok-2 unleashed, and the latest attempt at AI regulation

Found: Getting realistic about AI’s potential with Nick Frosst from Cohere

Maybe it's a good thing that we're not seeing too many AI unicorns

Flourish Ventures on repeat founders, emerging markets, and when not to hop on the AI bandwagon

AI Friends, deepfake foes, and which Tiger Global partner is leaving now

Global startup funding is picking up with AI still in the spotlight

Stripe’s easy-peasy acquisition, and why is Twitch still losing money?

Alphabet is clearly looking to buy, so who's selling, and why did Wiz say no?

Cracking the AI and consumer code with early Zoom-backer Maven Ventures

CrowdStrike’s fallout, where Harris stands on tech and Yandex’s rise from the ashes