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TechCheck

Where Silicon Valley meets Wall Street, TechCheck dives deep into stocks, trades, trends and opportunities focused on new technologies while highlighting news from mega-cap heavyweights, social media darlings, streaming giants, growth software and red-hot disruptors. Everyday TechCheck delivers investors what they need to know with compelling in-depth reporting and analysis from investors, analysts and leaders in the industry.
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TechCheck+ Latino Representation in VC 4/04/22

TechCheck producer Brandon Gomez spoke with LAT VC (L’ATTITUDE Ventures) partner Laura Moreno Lucas about Latino representation in venture capital and her work to change the investment landscape for Latinos. They also discussed the 2022 IPO drought. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 04, 202219 min

Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Largest Outside Shareholder, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls on Vote to Unionize & Twitch Co-Founder Justin Kan on NFTs in Gaming 4/4/22

Our anchors start today’s show looking at Twitter after Elon Musk became the social media platform’s largest outside shareholder, with insight from Goldman Sachs analyst Eric Sheridan and Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel. Then, Amazon Labor Union President Chris Smalls joins after successfully leading the first vote for Amazon warehouse workers to unionize in the company’s history, and Stifel analyst Scott Devitt offers his thoughts on how the union vote could affect the e-commerce giant’s bott...

Apr 04, 202245 min

Breaking Down Tech’s Volatile Q1, The Bear Case for Disney & IPOs Drop Off to Start 2022 4/1/22

We begin today’s show covering President Biden’s remarks on the March jobs report before our anchors bring in CNBC’s Mike Santoli to recap a volatile Q1. Next, MoffettNathanson Senior Managing Director Michael Nathanson discusses his bearish outlook on Disney, and CNBC’s Leslie Picker analyzes the drop-off in IPOs to start the year. Then, Former Andreessen Horowitz Partner Benedict Evans weighs in on tech regulations, and O’Shaughnessy Asset Management Co-CIO Chris Meredith shares insight on how...

Apr 01, 202235 min

SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten on Cybersecurity, Finding Value in Crypto Exchanges & Instagram Unveils New Features 3/31/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Eamon Javers reporting on a small business advocacy organization financed by Google and Amazon, and GGV Capital Managing Partner Jeff Richards weighs in on the current market volatility. Next, SentinelOne CEO Tomer Weingarten discusses the findings of new research from the cybersecurity firm alleging vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform. Then, Electric Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Avichal Garg shares his insight on ...

Mar 31, 202244 min

Micron’s Earnings Beat the Street, HashiCorp CEO Dave McJannet on Enterprise Spending & Fraud Concerns Surrounding the Metaverse 3/30/22

Our anchors begin today’s show covering chipmaker Micron’s earnings beat with Piper Sandler Senior Research Analyst Harsh Kumar, and CNBC’s Dom Chu looks at Apple aiming for its 12th consecutive day of gains. Then, Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter weighs in on the cloud sector, and CNBC’s Robert Frank breaks down how President Biden’s billionaire tax could lead some publicly traded businesses to go private. Next, our Julia Boorstin profiles the Street’s outlook on Disney, and software fir...

Mar 30, 202243 min

Department of Justice Endorses New Tech Antitrust Legislation, District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine on Grubhub Lawsuit & Finding Value in the Streaming Space 3/29/22

Our anchors begin today’s show breaking down where to find opportunity in tech stocks with Cambria Investment Management Co-Founder and CIO Meb Faber. Then, our Julia Boorstin covers the Department of Justice endorsing new antitrust legislation targeting big tech firms, and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine discusses his lawsuits against Amazon and Grubhub. Next, our Julia Boorstin returns with the results of a new report detailing growing pressure on Netflix, and Mark Asset Mana...

Mar 29, 202243 min

President Biden Unveils 2023 Budget, Apple’s ‘Best Picture’ Oscar & Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on Cybersecurity 3/28/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui sharing details from President Biden’s newly released 2023 budget proposal, and Morgan Stanley Head of Global Auto Research Adam Jonas joins for a look at Tesla’s tumultuous start to 2022. Then, Bespoke Investment Group Co-Founder Paul Hickey shares insight on the relationship between rising rates and tech stocks, and our Julia Boorstin discusses Apple becoming the first streaming platform to win ‘Best Picture’ at the Academy Awards. Next, cybe...

Mar 28, 202237 min

TechCheck+ "Super Pumped" Showrunner Beth Schacter 3/25/22

CNBC’s Carl Quintanilla chats with Beth Schacter – Showrunner and one of the Executive Producers of “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber” – on his digital series “Binge” for an in-depth conversation about what drew her to the script, how she and the writers approached telling Uber’s story, the star-studded cast of Joseph Gordon Levitt, Uma Thurman, and Kyle Chandler, and what the creators want audiences to walk away with. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Mar 25, 202220 min

The European Union’s Big Tech Crackdown, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia on Semi Stocks & Streaming Services Take Center Stage at the Oscars 3/25/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel breaking down the impact of new European Union tech regulations on Apple, and Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan weighs in on reports that the company is developing a hardware subscription service. Next, Invesco Global Head of ETFs Anna Paglia shares her insight on increased investor interest in semiconductor stocks, and CNBC’s Dom Chu covers a series of growth stocks bouncing back from their lows earlier this month. Then, Ne...

Mar 25, 202244 min

Spotify’s New Payment Deal with Google, Investment Opportunities Amid Software’s Turnaround & Instacart CEO Fidji Simo on Quick Commerce 3/24/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Steve Kovach and our Julia Boorstin breaking down the implications of Spotify reaching an agreement with Google for users to pay through either the streaming platform or Google Play Billing. Next, Satori Fund Founder Dan Niles weighs in on the tech bounce, and Morgan Stanley analyst Keith Weiss discusses how to play the ongoing software turnaround. Then, Evercore ISI Director of Internet Research Shweta Khajuria discusses her thoughts on investing in vi...

Mar 24, 202244 min

GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield on Domestic Chip Manufacturing, CrowdStrike Co-Founder Dmitri Alperovitch on Cybersecurity & Intercom CEO Karen Peacock on Consumer Engagement 3/23/22

Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Ylan Mui covering the CEOs of semiconductor firms Intel and Micron testifying before Congress, and chipmaker GlobalFoundries CEO Thomas Caulfield weighs in on the sector’s domestic manufacturing push. Then, cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike Co-Founder Dmitri Alperovitch joins after Microsoft and identity management company Okta reported security breaches, and Index Ventures Partner Nina Achadjian offers insight on the state of the IPO market. Later, ou...

Mar 23, 202238 min

TechCheck+ Sequoia Capital’s Shaun Maguire on Crypto-Focused Fund 3/22/22

TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire. On the heels of the firm’s crypto-focused fund, they discussed the fund’s strategy, which will invest primarily in liquid tokens, the infrastructure needed for the multi-chain future and Sequoia’s broader crypto portfolio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 22, 202228 min

Previewing Nvidia’s Investor Day, Robinhood Releases New Cash Cards & ConsenSys Founder and CEO Joseph Lubin on Blockchain Technology 3/22/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Jacob Asset Management Chairman and CIO Ryan Jacob weighing in on the risks of owning large-cap stocks in the current environment, and our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney outlining plans to address the fallout from its response to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Next, CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos reports on Nvidia ahead of the start of the chipmaker’s Investor Day, and Bernstein Senior Semiconductors Analyst Stacy Rasgon offers additional insight on what to ...

Mar 22, 202245 min

TechCheck+ Empowering Displaced Persons with Technology 3/21/22

TechCheck Producer Brandon Gomez spoke with Alina Vandenberghe, CEO of tech unicorn Chili Piper, about how her company has helped more than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees displaced by the ongoing conflict with Russia. Raj Burman, CEO of Techfugees, a nonprofit focused on empowering displaced persons with tech, also breaks down the role technology plays in aiding communities during times of war and crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Mar 21, 202222 min

SEC Unveils New Proposed Climate Risk Disclosure Rules, Evaluating the Ongoing Nasdaq Bounce & Verizon and Live Nation Announce 5G Partnership 3/21/22

Our anchors start today’s show discussing software valuations with GGV Capital Managing Partner Glenn Solomon, and CNBC’s Diana Olick covers the SEC releasing new proposed rules on climate risk disclosures. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney planning an event to address Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill with employees, and Baird analyst Tristan Gerra weighs in on chip stocks. Later, CNBC’s Mike Santoli evaluates the ongoing Nasdaq bounce, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg and Live Nation CEO Mi...

Mar 21, 202244 min

Breaking Down the Bounce in Tech Stocks, Irreverent Labs CEO Rahul Sood on GameStop’s Results & Embark CEO Alex Rodrigues on Quarterly Performance 3/18/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with Crossmark Global Investments CIO Bob Doll discussing whether to trust the ongoing bounce in tech stocks, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach covers the impact of China’s current Covid lockdowns on Apple’s supply chain. Then, Irreverent Labs CEO Rahul Sood weighs in on GameStop’s latest results, and Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani offers guidance on investing in stocks with buybacks and higher dividend yields. Next, CNBC’s Ylan Mui reports on congressional lawmakers in...

Mar 18, 202244 min

Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo on Nasdaq Outlook, Unity CEO John Riccitiello on Gaming Growth & PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada on Q4 Results 3/17/22

Our anchors begin today’s show with former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo offering his outlook for the Nasdaq, and Unity CEO John Riccitiello shares insights from the video game software company’s latest industry report. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach weighs in on how the Federal Reserve’s plan to hike rates will impact the cash stockpiled by tech firms, and PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada joins following the cloud computing platform’s Q4 results. Later, our Julia Boorstin reports on Netflix testing a new fe...

Mar 17, 202244 min

South Korea’s New App Store Law, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on New Innovations & SARK Inverse Fund Trades Higher than Cathie Wood’s ARKK ETF

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu taking a deep dive into the software sell-off, and Wall Street Journal tech columnist Laura Forman discusses her latest piece on companies pivoting their business models. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach breaks down a new app store law in South Korea targeting Apple and Google, and CNBC’s Kristina Partsinevelos covers the renewed push for domestic semiconductor manufacturing amid fears of China invading Taiwan. Next, Citi analyst Chris Danely also weig...

Mar 15, 202244 min

Sweeping Covid Lockdowns Return in China, NFTs and the Metaverse at South by Southwest & Investment Opportunities Amid the Inflationary Environment

Our anchors begin today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu breaking down the pullback in valuations and the underperformance of the Nasdaq, and CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports on sweeping Covid lockdowns affecting 51 million people across China. Then, Arjuna Capital Managing Partner Natasha Lamb offers her outlook for Meta and Disney, and our Julia Boorstin covers NFTs and the metaverse in the spotlight at South by Southwest in Texas. Next, our Jon Fortt shares highlights from his conversation with Volkswage...

Mar 14, 202244 min

TechCheck+ Substack CEO on Content Moderation & Social Media

TechCheck’s Deirdre Bosa spoke with Substack CEO and co-founder Chris Best. Earlier this week the newsletter platform unveiled its own iOS app. They’ll discuss the decision to send newsletters from inboxes to a mobile app, as well as its expansion into podcasts and videos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202218 min

Breaking Down Rivian’s Latest Results, Evaluating the Direct-to-Consumer Landscape & Marqeta CEO Jason Gardner on Quarterly Performance

Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu covering the ongoing volatility in tech trading, and CNBC’s Phil LeBeau joins to recap electric vehicle maker Rivian’s latest results. Then, CNBC’s Eunice Yoon breaks down the recent sell-off in Chinese tech stocks, and Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz evaluates the direct-to-consumer landscape. Next, Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois weighs in on the impact of inflation and potential rate hikes on the fintech sector. La...

Mar 11, 202243 min

Amazon Announces Stock Split, MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria on Earnings & Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Ongoing SEC Feud

Our anchors begin today’s show covering the historical impact of stock splits for Apple with CNBC’s Dom Chu after Amazon announced a 20-for-1 stock split and a $10 billion buyback. Next, Evercore ISI Head of Internet Research Mark Mahaney joins for a closer look at Amazon, and our Julia Boorstin highlights changes at Disney between the tenures of CEO Bob Chapek and his predecessor, Bob Iger. Then, MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria weighs in on the software firm’s latest earnings, and Fundstrat Global A...

Mar 10, 202242 min

Recapping Apple’s Product Launch Event, President Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto & Space Force Chief of Space Operations John Raymond on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Our anchors start today’s show with CNBC’s Dom Chu breaking down the last volatile few days in tech trading, and Daring Fireball blogger John Gruber joins to recap Apple’s recent product launch event. Next, Wall Street Journal reporter Dave Michaels discusses his latest article on a federal probe into trades by entertainment moguls Barry Diller and David Geffen surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of video game publisher Activision. Then, Sequoia Capital Partner Shaun Maguire talks crypto after P...

Mar 09, 202244 min

President Biden Bans Russian Oil Imports, ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance on Oil Prices & Block Co-Founder Jim McKelvey on Fintech and Crypto

Our anchors start today’s show looking at the performance of FAANG stocks to start 2022 with CNBC’s Mike Santoli and NYU Stern School of Business Professor Aswath Damodaran. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach and Wall Street Journal Senior Personal Technology Columnist Joanna Stern join to preview today’s Apple product launch event, and we bring you live coverage of President Biden’s press conference announcing a ban on Russian oil imports. Next, CNBC’s Brian Sullivan sits down with oil producer ConocoPh...

Mar 08, 202255 min

TechCheck+ The Creative Process Behind Viral Social Ad Campaigns

TechCheck Producer Brandon Gomez discusses the future of marketing and advertising on social media. Movers + Shakers co-founders Evan Horowitz and Geoffrey Goldberg have been called “the go-to agency for brands making moves on TikTok”. They’ve worked with Amazon, Match.com, Hasbro, DSW, Warner Bros., and E.L.F. to pull in over 150 billion views and tap into the desirable Gen-Z and Millennial demographic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ...

Mar 07, 202218 min

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers on Ukraine Conflict & GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen’s Bed Bath & Beyond Stake

Our anchors start today’s show breaking down the current macro headwinds for tech with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Bessemer Venture Partners’ Byron Deeter offers a look at opportunities in the cloud sector. Next, CNBC’s Kate Rooney reports on payments firms including Visa and Mastercard suspending operations in Russia, and Baird Senior Research Analyst Colin Sebastian weighs in on a range of delivery platforms competing in the advertising ecosystem. Then, Former Cisco CEO John Chambers discusses th...

Mar 07, 202244 min

Sequoia Capital Unveils New Fund Structure, Previewing Apple’s Shareholders Meeting & Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on Supply Chain Management Amid the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Our anchors begin today’s show looking at stocks sinking lower to start the day with CNBC’s Mike Santoli, and Sequoia Capital Partner Roelof Botha sits down for an exclusive interview as the firm unveils a new fund structure. Then, CNBC’s Steve Kovach and J.P. Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee weigh in on Apple ahead of the tech giant’s shareholders meeting and upcoming product launch event. Next, CNBC’s Frank Holland reports on cyberattack concerns facing U.S. supply chain operators, and freight ...

Mar 04, 202244 min

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before the Senate Banking Committee, C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel on Quarterly Performance & Samsara CEO Sanjit Biswas on First Results as a Public Company

We start today’s show bringing you Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s live testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs before CNBC’s Steve Liesman recaps highlights from Powell’s comments this morning. Then, CNBC’s Mike Santoli weighs in on crude oil trading and the latest market moves, and C3 AI CEO Tom Siebel discusses the enterprise software provider’s most recent quarterly results. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on the increase of women in executive ro...

Mar 03, 202247 min

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Testifies Before the House Committee on Financial Services

We bring you a full hour of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services. He offers his perspective on inflation, wages, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and more with the panel of bipartisan legislators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 20221 hr 1 min
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