In this episode, Catherine Bracy, Founder and CEO of TechEquity and author of World Eaters, joins Medlir to examine how the venture capital model shapes not just startups, but the broader economy. From labor disruption and “ghost workers” to the growing concentration of power in the AI stack and the transformation of housing markets through tech platforms, the discussion explores how innovation, capital, and inequality intersect. Grounded in TechEquity’s work, the episode also considers what meaningful intervention could look like, and whether it is possible to steer technological progress toward more equitable outcomes.

Links:

• Catherine Bracy 
• The tech industry's growth should benefit everyone.
• World Eaters | How Venture Capital is Cannibalizing the Economy 
• Privacy, Technology, and Fair Housing – In a nutshell 
• AI & Workforce Development – November 2025 Report