As tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rubbed shoulders with politicians at President Trump’s inauguration, startup founders were working the D.C. party scene, aiming to secure a spot in the new president’s circle.
Today, on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Margaux MacColl, and Anthony Ha are digging into the latest tech and startup news from inauguration week, including the new administration’s more accessible approach to startups and the potential transparency challenges that come with it.
Listen to the full episode to hear about:
- TikTok’s rapid return and what a potential deal could look like for the video sharing app.
- What is Stargate, and why are OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and others committing $100 billion to the project?
- Why some shareholders are walking away from Divvy Homes’ acquisition with nothing.
- The IPO market for 2025: Who’s planning to make their debut, and who’s reconsidering going public?
Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned!
Equity is TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes here.
