Venture Capital
Topic
Venture capital is a form of private equity financing provided by firms or funds to startup, early-stage, and emerging companies that are deemed to have high growth potential. Investors provide this capital in exchange for equity or an ownership stake, taking on significant risk in hopes of generating high returns.
12 episodes featuring Venture Capital
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Falling Australian house prices and tech markdowns signal broader economic pain
The dual pressures of cooling property markets and tech valuation markdowns point to a broader correction in both traditional wealth and speculative venture capital.
Aug 21, 2026 · 38 min
The Contrarians with Adam and Adir
Australian venture capitalists warn tax changes threaten local tech ecosystem
As global capital landscapes shift, understanding the regulatory pressures and funding dynamics of the Australian startup market reveals how regional hubs compete with Silicon Valley.
Aug 14, 2026 · 49 min
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Tech giants face a five-hundred-billion-dollar AI infrastructure bill
The massive capital requirements of frontier AI models are reshaping tech valuations, shifting power from traditional software companies to physical infrastructure giants.
Aug 8, 2026 · 1h 15m
This Week in Startups
VCs dissect Airtable acquisition and the new reality of startup valuations
This episode provides a rare look inside the VC playbook as firms adapt to lower startup valuations, secondary market pressures, and internal AI automation.
Aug 5, 2026 · 1h 13m
This Week in Startups
How Bespoke faked its AI chatbot to win major enterprise clients
This episode demonstrates how founders can use creative hacks to validate technology and how Japan's demographic crisis is fueling a new wave of robotics and automation startups.
Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 2m
This Week in Startups
Cultivated meat startup reaches profitability by pivoting to cosmetics market
As the global cell-cultured meat sector struggles with high costs and regulatory hurdles, this pivot offers a viable blueprint for biotechnology survival.
Jul 27, 2026 · 44 min
This Week in Startups
Longevity startup bypasses Silicon Valley to build in Japan
The episode highlights how international regulatory environments and alternative funding structures are challenging Silicon Valley's monopoly on deep-tech innovation.
Jul 22, 2026 · 1h 12m
This Week in Startups
Venture capitalists warn massive AI seed rounds threaten startup survival
As venture liquidity dries up, the traditional playbook for scaling and exiting startups is being rewritten by massive AI valuations and private equity.
Jul 1, 2026 · 1h 14m
The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Perplexity CEO warns digital data is more fragile than ancient stone
As AI rapidly automates cognitive work, understanding the fragility of our digital archive and the enduring power of human curiosity is vital for navigating the next technological era.
Jul 1, 2026 · 2h 35m
This Week in Startups
SpaceX acquires Cursor as venture capitalists warn of AI startup squeeze
As major tech players acquire critical developer tools and frontier model costs soar, early-stage startups face a rapidly tightening funding environment and pressure to build defensible AI workflows.
Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 41m
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Tech investors clash over AI guardrails and rising inflation pressure
As artificial intelligence safety measures trigger user backlash, the line between responsible development and regulatory capture is becoming dangerously thin.
Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 42m
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
Bill Ackman reveals strategy for navigating AI disruption and market volatility
As rapid AI deployment threatens traditional business models, understanding how elite investors underwrite durability and navigate market cycles is critical for capital preservation.
Jun 3, 2026 · 30 min