TechCrunch Mixtape

TechCrunch Mixtape


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Behind the curtain of diversity theater
January 02, 2021

It’s fair to say that most people have heard about diversity reports. And it’s probably also fair to say that most of us have watched, sometimes with a metaphorical bucket of buttered popcorn, as companies crisis-comms their ways out of … crises. But most

Artificial intelligence and disability
December 19, 2020

This week, we chatted about artificial intelligence, disability and bias with Meredith Whittaker, co-founder of AI Now Institute, Mara Mills, associate professor of media, culture and communication at NYU and Sara Hendren, professor at Olin College of Eng

Making technology accessible for everyone
December 05, 2020

This week, Megan moderated a panel at the first Sight Tech Global, a conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how advances in AI and related technologies will alter the landscape of assistive technology. The panel feature

DEI work needs a structural response to a systemic issue
November 19, 2020

This week we spoke to Y-Vonne Hutchinson, the CEO of ReadySet, a consulting firm that works with companies to create more inclusive and equitable work environments. We discussed what a Biden administration means for DEI practitioners, how companies are no

Wellness in the time of the struggle
November 05, 2020

This week Marah Lidey, co-founder and co-CEO of Shine, joins us to discuss mental health, portfolio diversity and connecting with other founders trying to make it work.

Proposition 22 and the gig worker labor divide
October 22, 2020

On the first episode of Season 3 of Mixtape, we talked to two drivers, one on each side of the proposition. Vanessa Bain is an Instacart shopper who is opposed to Proposition 22. Earlier this year, she co-founded Gig Workers Collective, a nonprofit to fig

Unpacking the Capital One breach
August 01, 2019

This week we are joined by TechCrunch’s resident bearer-of-bad-news -- security reporter Zack Whittaker.

Phenomenally tech with Meena Harris
June 19, 2019

Season 3 kicks off with Meena Harris, founder of the Phenomenal Woman campaign, and head of strategy and leadership at Uber.

Angelica Ross, co-star of FX’s ’Pose,' talks activism, transgender rights and spirituality
March 07, 2019

Angelica Ross, co-star the FX show ‘Pose,’ joined us in the studio this week.

Can tech help those experiencing homelessness?
February 21, 2019

This week we sit down with Neil Shah, CEO of Concrn, a compassionate care app that allows people to request help for homeless people experiencing a mental health crisis.