1. Tech earnings are coming up, EV wars are heating up, and venture capital is focusing on space and Africa.
2. Discussion on the impact of upcoming earnings, IPOs, and recent price cuts on the value of cryptocurrency and EV companies.
3. Emerging startups in vector databases and search are attracting attention from venture capital and tech companies.
The Equity podcast discusses a range of topics in the tech and investment world, including upcoming tech earnings, the EV industry, venture capital funds, and the emerging startup cluster in vector databases and search. They cover the impact of the bitcoin halving on cryptocurrency values and recent price cuts on EV companies.
Recently, two new venture capital funds were discussed on the podcast: a new space-focused vehicle from Seraphim and TLcom Capital’s Africa-focused fund. The team also delved into the challenges that arise when using normal databases for AI queries and the potential of vector search to address these issues, with startups and tech companies actively involved in this field.
Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast that airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on various platforms like Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify. The show can also be followed on X and Threads at @EquityPod. For those who prefer reading, the podcast offers full interview transcripts and an archive of past episodes on Simplecast. With an eventful week ahead, the Equity podcast promises to deliver insightful commentary on the latest tech and investment trends.