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We unpack the numbers and nuances behind the headlines on Equity, a show about the business of startups.

The whole crew was on board for this particular episode. We had Grace, Chris, Mary Ann, and others on the mics. The holidays aren't slowing any news down, so we needed the full team.

First thing? We wanted to make fun of the company but mostly found it to be reasonable.
We talked about Butter, Massive's $11 million funding round, and Inpathy's neat take on social networking.
It was time to trade startups for bigger companies, as we had to joke about other executive exits. Alex calls it cold resignation winter, but Meta has put some people on the hot seat.
Better.com was in our attention this week due to its layoffs. If it comes at the cost of your employees, should you raise it?
Sounding Board's Series B reminded us that executive coaching is more than just a service business. It is a business.

Unless Jack shaves off his beard, we will have to do a shot.

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