Theresa Loconsolo and Rebecca Bellan are two of the startup ecosystem’s change agents. They’re doing it all over TechCrunch’s flagship podcast, Equity. Loconsolo, an audio producer living in New Jersey, is originally from Argentina. In the interim, Bellan continues to work as a senior reporter. Together, they navigate the complex landscape of artificial intelligence and the challenges faced by founders as they scale their businesses.
Loconsolo’s work focuses mainly on Equity, where she is able to dig deep into issues that are very important to the startup ecosystem. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication at Monmouth University, she’s joined the team with a plethora of valuable experience. Startup founders and TC listeners who want to get in touch with her can reach out to her on email at theresa.loconsolo@techcrunch.com
Bellan is focused more on business, policy and other developments in the space dubbed artificial intelligence. Her ability to explain deeply complex issues in clear, compelling terms has made her a highly requested spokesperson and advocate for the field. Her work has been covered in national publications including Forbes, Bloomberg, The Atlantic and The Daily Beast. Or if you’d just like to welcome her aboard, shoot us an email at rebecca.bellan@techcrunch.com. You can contact her via encrypted message on Signal at rebeccabellan.491.
The two hosts discuss various themes on Equity, including the competitive landscape for AI startups and what founders need to consider during scaling. Their conversations provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs navigating the rapidly changing tech environment. You can listen to Equity on all the usual platforms, such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Overcast and Spotify. That open access means a much broader audience can benefit from their unique expertise.
In the past few episodes of Equity, Loconsolo and Bellan have dug into what Google Cloud’s moves mean for AI startups. And they look at the ramifications this competition may have on broader funding landscapes and market ecosystems for new, innovative companies to come. Their powerful insights are meant to prepare founders with the information they need to be self-determined decision makers as they scale their companies.