Welcome back to Equity, a podcast that dives deep into the business of startups, uncovering the facts and insights behind the headlines. It’s Monday, which means we discuss what happened over the weekend and what to expect in the upcoming week. With Y Combinator Demo Day around the corner, we anticipate a flurry of startup news.
Today on the podcast, we explored the latest developments at Discord, hinting at its move towards introducing advertisements. This shift is a common strategy for tech giants as they grow, although it may not be every consumer’s favorite (just look at YouTube’s ad saturation).
We also delved into a fascinating startup funding round in the trucking industry, TechCrunch’s major cybersecurity scoop impacting AT&T customers, and upcoming changes in the Android podcasting realm that will elevate the prominence of YouTube Music within Alphabet’s portfolio. Press play and let’s enjoy the discussion!
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