Good day and welcome again to Equity, a podcast in regards to the enterprise of startups, the place we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines.
It’s time to lean again, my associates, and try the week that we simply had. Now in summer time on this a part of the world, are we operating low of issues to speak about? Not within the slightest. Right here’s the rundown from Mary Ann and Alex:
- A brand new Chinese language AI mannequin had us questioning who is actually going to win the AI struggle and whether or not governments will play a task — maybe not the function that they’re anticipating.
- A founder that Founders Fund funded is now funding different founders at Founders Fund: Yep.
- Sticking to the enterprise theme, is it doable for AI fashions in enterprise to really create a much less biased panorama for entrepreneurs? Connetic Ventures thinks so!
- Two bits of fine information: Tech layoffs have dramatically slowed, and slowing inflation might herald the tip of rate of interest hikes, which might bolster tech valuations. Or at the very least lower some of the stress.
- Lastly, as Twitter does what it often does when a rival service takes off, we requested ourselves how different social media providers are doing. We’re extra aware of some than others.
As all the time, Fairness shall be again for you shiny and early Monday morning. Speak quickly!
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We’re within the pruning section of tech layoffs by Theresa Loconsolo initially printed on TechCrunch