StrictlyVC Download
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 241
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 3.9k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
podcasts@techcrunch.com
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Host
Connie Loizos - Editor-in-Chief at TechCrunch and a technology journalist covering startups, venture capital, and innovation.
Alex Gove - Former journalist, venture capitalist, and operating executive who runs StrictlyVC.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Vijay Pande - AI In Healthcare, Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Data, Concentrated Venture Investing, And Startup Go-to-market Strategy.
Matt Murphy - Anthropic's Growth, Startup Investing, AI Platforms, Competitive Moats, And What Founders Need Beyond A Strong Model.
Delian Asparouhov - Contrarian Venture Investing, Robotics, Food Technology, Agriculture, And Shinkei's Business Thesis.
Saif Khawaja - Robotics And Computer Vision In Seafood Processing, Domestic Food Supply Chains, And Contrarian Startup Opportunities In Agriculture.
Reed Jobs - Biotech Company Building, Cancer Research, Ai-enabled Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Fundraising, And Federal Research Funding.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Al Gore on the $4.5 Trillion Clean Energy Opportunity
September 24, 2026
In this episode, Connie and Alex are joined by former Vice President Al Gore and Lila Preston, head of growth equity at Generation Investment Management, to discuss how the AI boom is reshaping the global energy transition. Gore explains why the rapid buildout of AI data centers is a cause for concern but not panic, why renewable energy and battery storage are becoming increasingly competitive, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for climate innovation. They also discuss the growing ...
Keith Rabois on Why the AI Bubble Fears Are Overblown
September 15, 2026
Is the AI boom a bubble, or just the biggest productivity unlock in a generation?For this episode, we're sharing a conversation from StrictlyVC New York 2026. TechCrunch's Editor-in-Chief Connie Loizos sat down with Keith Rabois, Managing Director at Khosla Ventures, to talk tech optimism, AI panic, and where the smart money goes next. They discussed: - Why he dismisses an Anthropic researcher's alarmist take on AI's societal impact - How AI is quietly creating high-paying jobs in trades a...
Grindr CEO is betting on AI to solve online dating's biggest problem
September 02, 2026
In this episode of StrictlyVc Download, Connie and Alex sit down with Grindr CEO George Arison to talk about how he’s transformed the company since taking over in 2022 and where he wants to take it next. Arison discusses Grindr’s rapid growth, why roughly 80% of its code is now written by AI, and how the company is using AI to rethink matchmaking and build new premium products. He also opens up about the so-called “Grindr discount” on Wall Street, the investor bias he says the company still ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with StrictlyVC Download?
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What is the email for StrictlyVC Download?
The publicly listed email for StrictlyVC Download: podcasts@techcrunch.com.
How many listeners does StrictlyVC Download have?
Podseeker estimates StrictlyVC Download reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for StrictlyVC Download?
StrictlyVC Download typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders of significant technology or biotech companies, prominent venture capital investors, and senior executives at major technology businesses with direct expertise in consequential markets or emerging technologies. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a notable technology or biotech company; Holding a senior executive role at a major technology company; Making significant venture investments in high-growth companies. Recent guests include Vijay Pande, Matt Murphy, and Delian Asparouhov.
How hard is it to get booked on StrictlyVC Download?
Very high. It mostly books well-known names.
What topics does StrictlyVC Download cover?
Recent episodes cover Venture Capital, Startups, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and Robotics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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