Friday’s Equity Show: The Week’s Biggest Tech, Startup, and Venture Capital News
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, and today, Mary Ann Azevedo and Alex Wilhelm take on the week’s biggest tech, startup, and venture capital news.
Deals of the Week
Ruth Foxe Blader Leaving Anthemis
Ruth Foxe Blader, a well-known figure in the fintech industry, is leaving Anthemis, albeit slowly. We’ll dive deeper into what this means for the company and the larger fintech ecosystem.
Exponent’s Second Fund: No Pure Fintech Focus
Exponent has set up its second fund, but it seems that there won’t be a pure fintech focus this time around. We explore what this might mean for the industry and whether Exponent is shifting its investment strategy.
Why 2024 Could Be a Pretty Alright Year for Crypto
Alex wanted to talk about why 2024 could be a good year for crypto, despite the current challenges facing the market. We’ll discuss the potential opportunities and risks in this space.
Layoffs, Shutdowns: Frontdesk’s Business Model
Frontdesk laid off 200 people and is shutting down, which raises questions about its business model and what went wrong. We analyze the situation and what it might mean for other companies in similar spaces.
Countdown Capital Throws in the Towel
Countdown Capital is also throwing in the towel, due in part to larger multistage funds inflating the entry point for hot seed deals. This trend is worth keeping an eye on as it could have significant implications for the startup ecosystem.
Helping One Another: Israel’s Support for Its Startup Industry
Israel is working to support its startup industry, which has been disrupted by the Israel-Hamas war. We discuss how the new Tech for Palestine group was formed and what this means for the region’s tech community.
That’s Equity for This Week!
And that’s Equity for this week! We’ll be back on Monday with more news and analysis from the world of startups, venture capital, and technology.
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TechCrunch Show: Crypto
TechCrunch also has an excellent show on crypto, which interviews founders and more! Don’t miss out on this valuable resource for staying up-to-date on the latest developments in the space.
Alex Wilhelm
Senior Reporter
Alex Wilhelm was a senior reporter for TechCrunch covering the markets, venture capital, and startups. He was also the founding host of TechCrunch’s Webby Award-winning podcast Equity.
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