At a Glance
- 3 flagship TechCrunch podcasts cover founders, startup economics, and VC stories.
- Build Mode offers candid survival advice for early-stage founders.
- Equity is the longest-running podcast with over 1,000 episodes.
- Why it matters: These shows give listeners insider insights into building and scaling tech companies.
TechCrunch’s podcast lineup offers a deep dive into the world of startups, from first-time founders to seasoned VCs. Three flagship shows-Build Mode, Equity, and StrictlyVC Download-provide practical advice, industry analysis, and interviews with movers and shakers. With hundreds of episodes and recent updates, they remain a go-to resource for anyone involved in tech entrepreneurship.
Build Mode
Hosted by Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen, Build Mode is a survival guide for early-stage founders navigating the messy, high-stakes chaos of building a company from scratch. The podcast offers no sugarcoating, no hype, just candid conversations and tactical advice from people who’ve done it before and have the scars (and term sheets) to prove it. With 6 episodes and an update on December 18, 2025, listeners can catch the latest episode on any podcast feed.
- No sugarcoating
- Candid conversations
- Tactical advice
- Episodes: 6
- Updated: Dec 18, 2025
Equity
Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast about the business of startups, unpacked by the writers who know best. Produced by Theresa Loconsolo and edited by Kell, the show boasts 1,049 episodes and was last updated on December 26, 2025. It remains the most extensive resource for startup founders and investors alike.
| Podcast | Episodes | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Build Mode | 6 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Equity | 1,049 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| StrictlyVC Download | 49 | Dec 23, 2025 |
StrictlyVC Download
Each week, StrictlyVC‘s host and TechCrunch Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos, with Alex Gove-former journalist, VC and operating exec-review the top stories in StrictlyVC and interview a mover and shaker in the world of tech. The show has 49 episodes and was last updated on December 23, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Build Mode delivers raw, practical founder guidance.
- Equity offers the most comprehensive archive of startup business insights.
- StrictlyVC Download provides weekly VC news and expert interviews.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, TechCrunch’s podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to help you navigate the fast-paced startup ecosystem.
