StrictlyVC Download

Connie Loizos and Alex Gove bring a journalist-meets-operator perspective to StrictlyVC Download that feels refreshingly grounded. Loizos is the editor-in-chief of StrictlyVC and a veteran tech journalist; Gove is a former journalist who crossed over into venture capital and operations. Together they review the week's biggest tech and VC stories, then sit down with a founder, investor, or industry figure for a deeper conversation. The show has 217 episodes and a 4.7 rating, and the guest quality punches well above what you'd expect for a podcast of its size. Recent episodes featured Stacy Brown-Philpot of Cherryrock Capital discussing how Series A dynamics have shifted in the era of mega funds, the CEO of Tether explaining how they became one of crypto's most profitable companies, and Airtable's founder talking about building AI agents that might cannibalize their own product. These aren't softball interviews -- the hosts push back and follow up. What makes StrictlyVC Download particularly useful is its focus on the mechanics of venture dealmaking. Most episodes touch on specific round structures, valuation debates, and LP sentiment in ways that surface-level tech news podcasts skip. The pair also have strong opinions about market trends and aren't shy about expressing them, though they back their views with reporting rather than speculation. Episodes run about 30 to 45 minutes, dropping weekly. The production is clean and professional without feeling overproduced. For people who want their VC news filtered through experienced journalists who understand both the media and investment sides of the industry, StrictlyVC Download is a smart addition to any rotation.