Podcast Episodes

Why the new H-1B policy helps outsourcers, not startups

The Trump administration recently announced a massive change to the H-1B visa program, raising the application fee from $2,000-$5,000 to $100,000 per visa. The change has sent shockwaves through the …

Published on 1 month ago

AI slop, government stops, and startup uncertainty

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

California just drew the blueprint for AI safety regulation with SB 53

California just made history as the first state to require AI safety transparency from the biggest labs in the industry. Governor Newsom signed SB 53 into law this week, mandating that AI giants like…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

From $100B OpenAI deals to $100K visa fees

From $100 billion OpenAI commitments to $100,000 visa fees, this week showed just how much the tech landscape is shifting. On the latest episode of Equity, Anthony Ha and Max Zeff unpack the AI infra…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Chipiron's rethinking the future of MRI

Medical device funding is hitting levels we haven't seen since 2021, with investors pouring billions into diagnostics and imaging companies. But while innovation has raced ahead, a fundamental proble…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Live demo fails, AI safety wins, and the Golden Age of Robotics

This week on Equity, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, and Max Zeff unpack the biggest moves in AI, robotics, and regulation. Listen to the full episode to hear about:

Meta Connect's AR/AI vision and …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why European founders are winning (and it’s not about working less)

Europe's startup scene is having a moment, with European unicorns multiplying and American VCs setting up shop across the pond. But while European funding dominates the early stages, late-stage capit…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mercor has its moment in the AI data race

Leading AI labs like OpenAI and Google DeepMind cut ties with Scale AI after Meta invested $14 billion in the data vendor and hired its CEO. But AI labs still need data — leaving an opening for other…

Published on 2 months ago

Vibe coding? Meet vibe security

As AI evolves at breakneck speed, attackers are evolving right alongside it. Vibe coding, AI agents, and prompt-based attacks are opening enterprises up to new vulnerabilities daily. The pressure is …

Published on 2 months ago

Atlassian’s $610M bet, and why everyone’s fighting over your browser

Google just dodged a Chrome breakup bullet, but the biggest twist? The federal judge bought the idea that AI rivals could keep the tech giant in check, even as new competitors gain ground. From Atlas…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago