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Oct 27, 2023 - techcrunch.com
The article is a summary of the latest episode of Equity, a podcast that discusses startup and tech news. In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics including updates from the trial of former FTX CEO SBF, deals of the week, criticism faced by Carta's CEO, issues with Cruise's self-driving program, and earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft. The hosts also mention their sister podcast, Chain Reaction, which will have more updates on the FTX trial.
Equity is released three times a week and the next episode will be available early on Monday. The podcast can be subscribed to on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify. TechCrunch also offers other shows on topics such as crypto and interviews with founders.
Key takeaways:
Updates from the trial of former FTX CEO SBF were discussed, with more information available from Jacquie.
Deals of the Week included I Own My Data and AgentSync’s latest venture round.
Carta’s CEO faced criticism for his company’s missteps, and Cruise encountered issues with its self-driving program.
Notes on earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft were discussed, with implications for startup-related AI software demand.
