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Techish Netflix To Buy Warner Bros, 50 Cent’s Diddy Doc, Prediction Platforms Let Users Bet On WarsJoin our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get into Netflix’s takeover bid for Warner Brothers and what it might mean for movies and the media world. They also break down the streaming giant’s new Diddy documentary, the messy ethics of prediction markets, and for Patreon listeners a brand new segment: Techish Unfiltered.A heads-up: this episode includes discussion of domestic and sexual violence which may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

2025-12-0926 min

Techish Techish Presents IRL: Decoding the Planet with Bridget ToddTechish is taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September! In the meantime, we’ve got a fantastic episode to share from our friends over at the IRL Podcast. You might remember we had IRL host Bridget Todd on Techish recently for our Falling in Love With Your AI episode. So trust us, you’re gonna love this one.———————————————————— Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers From season eight of the IRL podcast: AI and Us.AI may be able to talk to animals, but at what cost to the planet. W...

2025-08-1931 min

Techish Spending 20k On A Masterclass? How Did We Survive 2023, Leveraging Looks To Sell ProductsTechish is back with a founders’ special! Hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:• Investing in yourself with a $20K masterclass (1:08)• Surviving 2023 as a Black founder (15:10)• Race vs gender equity progress in the workplace (23:00)• Getting ghosted by job applicants during the bull market (27:00)• Leveraging pretty privilege to close deals (29:58)————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better athttps://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————— Extra Reading: • Odey Asset Management to shut after sexual misconduct allegations against founder • Black Founders Face Funding Decline With Just 0.13% Of VC This Q3• Has 2023 Been A Brutal Year For Black Founders?————————————...

2023-11-2136 min

Techish Is Entrepreneurship Worth It, Wedding Culture, Ozempic, ChatGPT Killed My BusinessTechish is back with a brand new episode! Hosts Abadesi & Michael break down:The founder who scammed Google and Facebook out of $100M (0:50)Nvidia’s co-founder regrets building a company from scratch (3:05)Will Ozempic’s popularity hurt food and fitness companies? (12:05)Has wedding culture gotten out of control? (21:55)ChatGPT’s new features and why it’s so hard to build a sustainable AI business (27:55)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com—————————————————————Extra Reading:He Tried to Bilk Google and Facebook Out of $100 Million With Fake Invoices Nvidia cofounder Jensen Huang says ‘nobody i...

2023-11-1431 min

2023-11-0721 min

Techish Throwback Career Special: Picking a Co-founder, Oversharing on Social Media, Low Risk Wealth?Techish is back with a throwback episode about careers! Abadesi and Michael break down:-- Mixing business and friends (00:25)- Oversharing on social media (06:57)- Risk-averse careers (11:37)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustlecrewlivetwitter.com/techish...

2023-10-3119 min

2023-10-1724 min

Techish Writer's Strike is Over! Making it as a Black Woman Writer & the Role of AI - Ft. Tianna, the WriterTechish Live show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757?aff=oddtdtcreator-------------Techish is back with a brand new special episode, and host Michael is joined by founder of Black Girls Camping Trip and screenwriter Tianna, the Writer. Together they dive into:The writer's strike coming to an endHow to make it as a Black woman writer How AI is impacting the creative industry ————————————————————Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————Explore the iDigress Podcast: http://idigress.show ————————————————————Check out Michael’s Stuff:• POCIT• POCIT Weekly Newsletter• POCIT Job BoardCheck out Abadesi stuff:• Hustle Crew - Inclusion Training• Hust...

2023-10-0336 min

2023-09-2627 min

2023-09-1930 min

Techish Throwback: Influencer Brands, Kim K Crypto Scamming, Beyonce and Adidas SplitTechish Live Show Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757---------------------------------------------------------------Techish is back with a new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi revisit the good, the bad and the ugly of celebrity business ventures:Kim Kardashian's failed crypto schemeSeth Rogen’s cannabis company and the new cannabis narrativeBeyonce's Ivy Park and Kanye's Yeezy are losing money for AdidasFlo Rida sues energy drinks company for $82M————————————————————Further reading:Kim Kardashian pays $1.26m over crypto 'pump and dump'Seth Rogen on Creating His Own Cannabis Line, and the Satisfaction of Ceramics Adidas And Beyonce Part Ways A...

2023-09-0518 min

Techish Remote Work is Over! NPC Tiktokers, Founders Getting Cancelled, The Blind SideTechish Live Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757---------------------------------------------------------------Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi dive into: After work drinks and returning to the officeThe Blind Side and white savior moviesNPC TikTokersJoining Founders Mastermind and getting cancelled onlineGet better sleep with PokemonUber's dodgy price surging ————————————————————Further reading:Why NPC streamers are trending on TikTok LivePokémon Sleep: Game where players go to bed to win rockets up the App StoreUber Accused of Charging People More If Their Phone Battery Is Low————————————————————C...

2023-08-2231 min

2023-06-0635 min

Techish Beyonce Renaissance Tour, Buzzfeed Using AI for Black Content, AI GirlfriendTechish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi break down: Snapchat influencer launches herself as an AI-powered 'virtual girlfriend' (02:00)Uber's DEI chief suspended over 'Don't Call Me Karen' event (12:55)Facebook and Instagram want to copy Twitter (21:15)Is Buzzfeed using AI to develop authentic ethnic content? (27:30)Beyonce’s making bank on tour and teases a new haircare line (38:30)———————————————————— Further reading:23-year-old Snapchat influencer used OpenAI’s technology to create an A.I. version of herself that will be your girlfriend for $1 per minuteUber's DEI Chief Placed On Leave After 'Don't Call Me Karen...

2023-05-3044 min

Techish The Black Women Who Predicted AI Risk, Jamie Foxx, Vice/Buzzfeed Bankruptcy, Jay Z/Jack DorseyTechish are back in the studio this week and in this episode, hosts Michael & Abadesi break down:Thoughts and prayers go out to Jamie Foxx (00:58)Google's push to AI and why the big tech is in trouble (04:50)Jack Dorsey, Jay Z, and Tidal (15:15)The downfall of millennial media companies Vice and BuzzFeed (17:05)Geoffrey Hinton the godfather of AI speaks out against the technology (20:25)————————————————————Further reading:Jack Dorsey and Tidal Google's Perk-cession Google AI How Vice and Buzzfeed fell Godfather of AI speaks out against it ————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:https://www.hubspot.com————————————————————Listen to Sarah Chen-Spelling...

2023-05-1627 min

Techish Digital Black Face Special: Shudu vs Techish, AI Black Models & Brand DealsTechish is back with a digital blackface special! Michael with Abadesi break down:Black virtual model Shudu.gram created by white man secures high value dealsShudu.gram 3D model creator responds to virtual blackface backlash The return of blackface "digital models" with generative AILevi plans to use AI models to boost diversity instead of real people ————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:https://www.hubspot.com————————————————————Intuit is hiring via POCIT:https://www.intuit.com/pocitLevel up your career with Hustle Crew Academy:https://www.hustlecrew.co/academy————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGS...

2023-05-0922 min

Techish Parents Banned From Sharing Kids on Social Media! Apple Bank Offer 4%, Succession, MediationTechish is back with another exciting episode! In this week's episode, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest news and trends in tech including: Apple's new bank account offers 4% interest (00:45)Parents Banned From Sharing Kids on Social Media! (04:15)Italy banning Chat GPT (09:30)The benefits of meditation and isolation (11:45)Succession final season (15:00)————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:https://www.hubspot.com/artificial-intelligenceExplore the Billion Dollar Moves:https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-moves/————————————————————Intuit is hiring via POCIT:https://www.intuit.com/pocitLevel up your career with Hustle Crew Academy:https://www.hustlecrew.co/academy————————————————————...

2023-05-0217 min

Techish Drake AI Song, Meta Layoffs, Jonathon Majors/David Choe, Frauds 30 Under 30Techish is back with another episode! Michael and Abadesi break down everything from Drake's new AI hit to the latest Hollywood controversies and frauds in Forbes. Frauds on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (00:50)Meta layoffs and the future of the tech giant (06:10)Drake and The Weekend's AI-generated song goes viral (13:55) Jonathon Majors and David Choe are in hot water (21:50)————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:https://www.hubspot.com/artificial-intelligenceExplore the Billion Dollar Moves:https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-moves/————————————————————Intuit is hiring via POCIT:https://www.intuit.com/pocitLevel up your career with Hustle Crew Academy:https://www.hustlecrew.co...

2023-04-2528 min

Techish A.I Special: Is Google Finshed? ChatGPT is a Job Killer, BuzzFeed, Predictions.Techish is back with an AI special! Michael with Abadesi break down:AI killing jobs and Google? Chat GPT, Lensa & predictions (01:00)ChatGPT creates a new tool to catch students cheating (16:15)Buzzfeed replaces layoffs with ChatGPT (22:13)OpenAI outsourced 'ethical AI checks' to Kenyan workers on less than $2/hr (28:30)————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:https://www.hubspot.com/artificial-intelligenceExplore the Billion Dollar Moves:https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-moves/————————————————————Intuit is hiring via POCIT:https://www.intuit.com/pocitLevel up your career with Hustle Crew Academy:https://www.hustlecrew.co/academy————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish o...

2023-04-1834 min

2023-04-1119 min

Techish Levi Using Blackface Digital Models, RIP gal-dem & The Plug, Steven Bartlett Under FireTechish is back with another episode! Michael with Abadesi break down:gal-dem closing down and why mission-driven media companies are failing (01:45)Steven Bartlett slammed for exaggerating success and ‘vulture’ Flight Fund terms (11:30)Chat GBT-4 is worrying some tech experts and Elon Musk wants development to stop (20:30)Levi plans to use AI models to boost diversity instead of real people (25:25)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the iDigress Podcast: http://idigress.show————————————————————Hustle Crew event on 5th April:How to Navigate Bias at Work: Courageous Conversationshttp...

2023-04-0431 min

Techish SVB Failed Because of Black People?! Banking Crisis Explained, Rage Bait.Techish is back with another episode! Michael with Producer Olivia break down:What happened at Silicon Valley BankWhy the collapse is significant for tech companiesHow this impacts the banking ecosystem—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the iDigress Podcast:http://idigress.show————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay In Touch:https://www.twitter.co...

2023-03-2824 min

Techish Black Face Digital Models Are Back, Ozempic, Gen Z Hates Facebook, Scamming with A.ITechish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:- Ozempic, the diabetes medication now used by celebs to lose weight- Gen Z is pissed that Meta is sharing their pictures IG pics on Facebook- Scammers using voice A.I tool to scam vulnerable people- The return of Blackface "Digital Models" —————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the iDigress Podcast:http://idigress.show————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.p...

2023-03-2129 min

2023-03-1428 min

Techish Pharrell is Who Ye Thinks He is? The Four Day Work Week, Depopulation, Apple Watch, Bing Chat BotTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down:The 4-day work week trial is a success (01:00)The rise of the chat bot (07:00)Apple Watch to track blood sugar levels (17:00)Millennials aren’t having enough kids and America’s population is declining (21:50)Pharrell Williams takes over as Louis Vuitton creative director (28:20)—————————————————————Learn how you can level up in the Layoffs to Lemonade workshop with Abadesi: https://bit.ly/layoffstolemonade—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Martech Podcast:https://martechpod.com/———————————————...

Techish Beyonce Tickets, Chat GPT Layoffs, Netflix Password Sharing, The Single TaxTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down :"You People" review (00:40)Netflix password sharing (05:50)TikTok reveals employees can make content go viral (07:10)Single tax & London's 'inheritocracy' rental market (10:45)Blocking haters as a service (18:20)Buzzfeed replaces layoffs with ChatGPT (20:40)Beyoncé tickets & 100 greatest voices (27:10)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Martech Podcast:https://martechpod.com/—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jan/31/you-people-netflix-defensehttps://www.ft.com/content/fd29c715-8d...

2023-02-0732 min

Techish Founders Corner: How To Not Get Cancelled As a FounderTechish is back with another episode in ‘Founders Corner’, a new segment. Abadesi & Michael break down :How to manage the fear of getting cancelled as a founder (0:35)How to stay grounded as you scale (4:55)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Martech Podcast:https://martechpod.com/—————————————————————Level up in the Layoffs to Lemonade workshop with Abadesi: https://bit.ly/layoffstolemonade————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2——...

2023-01-3108 min

Techish Mielle Organics Debate Pt 2! Discord Buys Gas App, Time Theft, Gwen Stefani, FloRidaTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down :Canadian accountant has to pay back $2,000 for 'time theft' (00:50)Discord buys the Gas app (05:05)Gwen Stefani doubles down on Harajuku cultural appropriation (09:35)Peter Thiel sold the crypto dream while cashing out (14:25)OpenAI outsourced 'ethical AI checks' to Kenyan workers on less than $2/hr (19:20)Should we support Black owned businesses? (23:35)Flo Rida sues energy drinks company for $82M (29:00)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Martech Podcast:https://martechpod.com/—————————...

2023-01-2434 min

2023-01-1720 min

Techish 2023 Predictions: A.I Bubble, Fake Founders, Changes at FAANG, Yolo CapitalismTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down their 2023 predictions: The next big conflict (01:45)Microprocessor shortage (02:40)The economic downturn (03:35)Generative AI hype bubble (03:55)TikTok ban or change of ownership (06:05)Tech founders out, day jobs in (07:55)FAANG's transition from 'cool' culture (12:20)Cost of living, YOLO capitalism & bubbles (16:15)—————————————————————The episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/category/podcast/————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl...

2023-01-0320 min

Techish A Techish Holiday Special: The 2022 Wrap UpTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down: The great pandemic reset (01:25)Accountability for fraudulent founders : SBF, Elizabeth Holmes & more (06:00)End of an era for childhood heroes: Serena Williams & more (13:25)2022 content recommendations: from comedy to scammers(18:30)Creative baby bump reveals: Rihanna & Keke Palmer (22:55)Looking back at 'The Slap' with Will Smith (23:35)—————————————————————The episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/category/podcast/————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish

2022-12-2727 min

Techish No More Remote Work? Spotify Wrapped, Scammers Be ScammingTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:Is the remote work era over? (01:20)Will the Black intern behind Spotify Wrapped get recognised? (06:15)Michelle Mone PPE, crypto rug pulls & other pandemic scams (12:30)—————————————————————The episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.comExplore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/category/podcast/————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————

2022-12-2018 min

2022-11-2935 min

Techish Black Entrepreneurship: Fake it To You Make It, Black Billionaires, White Founders in AfricaTechish is back with a throwback episode looking back on Black entrepreneurship. Abadesi and Michael break down:-- Faking it to you make it- Rihanna being a billionaire- White founders in Africa- Nigerian fintech boom ————————————————————— www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in tech www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive ———————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IG Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techish Advertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ----------------- Stay In Touch: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_...

2022-11-2233 min

Techish BookTok Takeover?! China Ditches Africa? Google Product Dump, Passport Privilege & Creator MoneyTechish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:Creator economy earning potential (00:30)AI ethicists are burned out (04:10)BookTok takes over publishing (11:10)Why Google dumps so many products (13:55)China slows down African investment (17:55)Passport privilege & Malta's 'Golden Passport' scheme (23:30)—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:Creator Economy Twitter Threadhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2022/10/28/1062332/responsible-ai-has-a-burnout-problemhttps://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/2022/10/booktok-changing-literatureGoogle Product Cycle Twitter Threadhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-02/china-tightens-lending-taps-leaving-african-markets-vulnerable...

2022-11-1631 min

Techish Quiet Quitting and Quiet Firing lol, Interest Rates, Micro-Apartments & Return of Communes?Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:Quiet Quitting vs Quiet Firing (00:22)Interest rates, mortgages & cost of living crisis (05:25)Tokyo micro-apartments & return of communal living (08:50)—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://news365.uk/2022/10/more-mortgages-are-now-available-but-interest-rates-are-still-rising/https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gurus-who-say-they-can-make-quiet-quitting-disappearfor-15-000-a-day-11665001373https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2022/10/09/general/japan-microapartments-youth/————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: ht...

2022-10-1814 min

Techish Summer Special: Serena Retires! Instagram Be Instagram, Malcolm Gladwell Hates Remote WorkTechish is back with a mid-summer special! Abadesi and Michael, break down:Serena Williams says farewell to tennisDrama at Google & Meta All Hands meetingsEveryone wants Instagram to be Instagram againThe post-pandemic flop of D2CIs remote work ruining society?Kelis not getting her coins on Renaissance—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-09/serena-williams-retires-from-tennis-to-expand-her-family-investing-firmhttps://www.theverge.com/23277797/mark-zuckerberg-meta-facebook-employees-pressurehttps://gizmodo.com/make-instagram-again-meme-kylie-jenner-tati-bruening-1849348057https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/26/shopify-sinks-12percent-after-company-plans-to-l...

2022-08-1532 min

Techish Elon says “Back to the office”, Sheryl Sandberg leaves Meta, Michael B Jordan memesTechish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Sheryl Sandberg steps down as Meta (Facebook) COO (0:45)- Elon Musk says employees need to come back to work & announces layoffs (8:10)- Finessing remote-work to suit your lifestyle (14:25)- Apple's new iOS 16 features: unsend/edit messages & BNPL (20:25)- Abadesi gets lucky on crypto (22:35)- Michael B Jordan gets trolled after Lori Harvey breakup (23:45)—————————————————————Episode is sponsored by IntuitIntuit are hiring for a number of roles at https://www.intuit.com/pocit—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and traini...

2022-06-0927 min

Techish Shudu Responds, The GirlBoss TakeDown, Death of DTC, Sequoia Capital.Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Sequoia Capital says hard times are coming (0:15)- Bolt employees underwater from stock loans (5:40)- Death of DTC (07:10)- Shudu.gram 3D model creator responds to virtual blackface backlash (17:40)- Emily Weiss steps down as Glossier CEO (21:40)- Analysing 'Glassdoor for BIPOC', insidevoices.io (26:15)—————————————————————Episode is sponsored by IntuitIntuit are hiring for a number of roles at https://www.intuit.com/pocit---------------------------------------------------------https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training...

2022-06-0232 min

Techish Exiting for 8 Figures and Influencer 3.0 - Timothy Armoo of FanBytesTechish is back with a new segment called Techish & Friends. Michael speaks to Timothy Armoo the founder of FanBytes, who sold his company for 8 figures!—————————————————————https://www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttps://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay In Touch:https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_https://www.twitter.com/abadesihttps://www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlivehttps://twitter.com/techishpodEmail us at techishp...

2022-05-3124 min

2022-05-1815 min

Techish Layoff Season, Warren Buffet hates BTC, Fake Drake, Elon To Fire 1k Twitter Employees?Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Techish Fund giveaway! (0:00)- Tech layoffs from Cameo, OnDeck & more (2:27)- Elon Musk rumoured to lay off 1,000 at Twitter, charge for Twitter & to become temp CEO (9:00)- Warren Buffet wouldn't buy all the Bitcoin in the world for $25 (14:15)- Drake slides into troll's wife's DMs & rise of 'fake rappers' (17:48)- Gatekeeping in tech (21:55)- Free plastic surgery for TikTok teens and eugenic beauty trends (26:45)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your compan...

2022-05-1231 min

Techish Airbnb Goes Remote, Bored Ape NFTs Rip off, VC's Getting Played, Netflix LayoffsTechish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Techish Fund giveaway! (0:05)- Airbnb lets all employees work remotely from anywhere (2:00)- The rise of employers spying on you with bossware (10:25)- Netflix lays off women of colour writing team after recent hire (15:20)- Yuga Labs 'land sale' NFTs in Otherside metaverse send gas fees soaring (19:50)- Hopin CEO sold $195 m of his own shares during peak (25:55)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————

2022-05-0534 min

Techish Netflix Stock Crashes, DJ Envy, Corporate Blackface, Hiring Friends?Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Techish Fund giveaway! (0:05)- Netflix stocks crash, ads, and crackdown on passwords (2:05)- The ethics of stock photos (8:55)- Tesla payout slashed for racist treatment of former employee (15:05)- Amazon creates $1bn Industrial Innovation Fund (17:53)- Should you hire friends? (21:20)- DJ Envy & wife push social media boundaries by oversharing about their relationship (27:17)- Black virtual model, Shudu, create by white man still secures high value deals (31:00)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training...

2022-04-2835 min

Techish Are NFT's over? Elon's takes L, BeReal, Rihanna Cheating ScandalTechish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Techish Fund giveaway! (0:05)- Elon Musk blocked from buying Twitter with a poison pill (2:10)- Unfiltered social app 'BeReal' captures Gen Z (9:11)- Is the NFT bubble bursting? Jack Dorsey's Tweet NFT Tanks (15:06)- Twitter falsely accuses ASAP Rocky for cheating on Rihanna (19:47)- Black women startup Parfait raises $5m to disrupt wig market with AI (22:45)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————

2022-04-2128 min

2022-04-1909 min

Techish Black Billionaires, Elon/Twitter Drama Continues, Scammer Content, Super AppsTechish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- Techish Fund giveaway! (0:42)- Elon Musk no longer joining Twitter board (2:33)- Uber taking over plane & train travel to become a super app (5:55)- The newest Black billionaires in the Forbes list (12:06)- Why are we so obsessed with scammer content (15:30)- Takes on hiring practices in 2022 (22:45)- Grammys names Virgil Abloh a 'Hip Hop Designer' (29:17)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Te...

2022-04-1430 min

Techish Elon Buys 9% of Twitter, FB Stoops Low, Racism at Tesla, Cancelling Will Smith?Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:- - Elon Musk is now Twitter's biggest stakeholder (0:39)- Techish Fund giveaway! (10:00)- Hollywood shuns Will Smith (11:50)- Meta spreads lies about TikTok (18:15)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com jobs and opportunities for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Terms & Conditions for Giveaway: https://www.notion.so/pocit/Techish-Fund-Giveaway-Terms-Conditions-a03444826af142aeb562d5be1d148b13------------------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60979656https://variety.com/2022/film/news/netflix-moves-away-fast...

2022-04-0625 min

Techish Open Sea worth $13B! Elizabeth Holmes Going Jail? Drama at "Black Girls Code", NFT'sTechish is back with a brand new bonus episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- The Molly Mae controversy that has been dominating the headlines O.37- Elizabeth Holmes: Where is the former Theranos CEO now? 10.39- Is the media doing its due diligence on founders and whether their businesses actually work? - 15.21- NFT marketplace OpenSea is now worth $13B+ 19.50- Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant was suspended from her own organization 26.09- Career Karma founder Ruben Harris raises $40M in Seed B - 32.52—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and...

2022-01-1335 min

Techish A Techish Holiday Special: The 2021 Wrap UpAbadesi and Michael end the year with a wrap up of the biggest winners in tech, culture and business, and the biggest L’s of 2021!-------------------------------------------www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintech

2021-12-2351 min

Techish Coinbase Has NFTs, Creator Economy, Is Somali TikTok Queen Getting Royalties?Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down:- - Coinbase steals NFT marketplace idea (00:58)- Black celebrities losing millions because of anti-vax opinions (07:04)- Creator economy isn't spreading the wealth (14:24)- Khaby Lame, number #2 TikToker, loses followers for anti-racism (18:17)- Is star of Somali TikTok smash, Isii Nafta, getting her royalties? (20:21)—————————————————————Episode is sponsored by Red Hat’s Compiler podcast!Listen up here: https://link.chtbl.com/compiler?sid=podcast.techish—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive——————————...

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2021-10-1343 min

Techish Your iPhone Knows You’re Depressed? A Hamster is Beating Buffet, Google Has How Much Paper!?Techish is back with a brand new episode! While Abadesi is on holiday, Michael and guest Angela Andrews, Co-host of the Compiler podcast, break down:- Coding bootcamp tips (1:13)- Apple diagnosing cognitive decline through your phone (06:52)- Google's new $2.1b NYC campus (10:08)- Tesla's racism allegations from one of its factory workers (15:56)- Crypto-trading hamster outperforming the S&P 500 (19:45)—————————————————————Episode is sponsored by Red Hat’s Compiler podcast!Listen up here: https://link.chtbl.com/compiler?sid=podcast.techish—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive——...

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2021-09-1719 min

Techish Drake beats Ye, Racist A.I, Aba Meets a Billionaire, Gaming Ban in ChinaTechish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:- Certified Lover Boy becomes most streamed album in a day (0:33)- TikTok has higher average watch time than YouTube (3:12)- Hopin’s unicorn status (6:48)- Facebook’s AI profiling black men as primates (9:31)- Texas’ abortion ban’s effect on tech (14:32)- New gaming restrictions for children in China (19:05)—————————————————————Sponsors:The Duckbill Group are hiring for a Head of Consulting Services: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/85311—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive

2021-09-1024 min

Techish Kanye the King of Merch, Theranos Trial, Kid Makes 400k of NFT’s, Corporate Heist of the Century?Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:- The Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes trial kicks off (00:14)- 12-year-old makes $400K on NFTs (05:51)- Kanye drops Donda and has the highest grossing tour of all time (11:08)- IP for British semiconductor chips stolen by local partner in China (19:43)- YC has record number of African & European start-ups in new cohort (25:41)—————————————————————Sponsors:Copy AI are hiring for a Senior Fullstack Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/83971—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive————...

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2021-04-2007 min

Techish Season 4 Teaser!Michael and Abadesi will be back real soon with a new season of #Techish with more of your favorite mix of tech and pop culture news! ------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Ad...

2020-08-2800 min

Techish Career Special PT 2: Laid off over Zoom? Job Security, Applying for Jobs + RechargingBrand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael are taking a summer breather -- this week features snippets of content from past episodes, focused on navigating rocky watersGetting laid off over Zoom (00:36)Job Security (07:25)Staying Passionate when Applying for Jobs (11:35)Arranging your time, relaxing and recharging (16:10)-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Basecamp’s Hey.com-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.tw...

2020-08-0721 min

Techish Congress vs Big Tech, Megan Thee Stallion, Slack vs Microsoft, Black Emmy Nominations, Who is Rich?Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Congress vs Big Tech (08:05)Megan Thee Stallion (27:27)Slack vs Microsoft (12:10)Black Emmy Nominations (11:00)Who is Rich? (31:34)-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Basecamp’s Hey.comFrame.io is hiring for a Site Reliability Engineering Manager: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/35332-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.marketwatch.com/story/slacks-anticompetitive-claim-vs-microsoft-says-the-software-giant-feels-threatened-2020-07-22https://newrepublic.com/article/158555/whiners-earn-200000-complain-theyre-brokehttps://twitter.com/okcandice_/status/1285956830045380608https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53566830------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/te...

2020-07-3039 min

Techish Why GPT-3 Has Got Us Shook! Is Kanye Okay? Twitter Hack, African FoundersBrand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Twitter hack [13:03]GPT-3 got us scared [0:20]Kanye ranting [20:03]African startups with non African founders getting all the money [28:45]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Dev/color is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/33912Equinox Media is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/34102-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/17/african-businesses-black-entrepreneurs-us-investorshttps://delian.substack.com/p/quick-thoughts-on-gpt3------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2...

2020-07-2137 min

Techish Career Special: I Need a Career Pivot! Should I Have a Side Hustle? My Boss is Bothering Me!Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael are taking a breather, but this week features a snippet of content from our Extra Ish podcast-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Thinkful is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32412-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show

2020-07-1425 min

Techish Kanye For President?! Tech vs Tech Media, Bozoma St John New Netflix CMO, Black-Owned BanksBrand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Kanye for President [00:26]Tech vs Tech Media [11:00]Bozoma St John new Netflix CMO / Black owned banks [06:47]When is enough enough? [27:50]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Mode Analytics is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32172Bonusly is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32392-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/n7w3zw/silicon-valley-elite-discuss-journalists-having-too-much-power-in-private-apphttps://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=cda8b746bad28925eca8d451e&id=f25ef3b77b------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at...

2020-07-0732 min

Techish Yeezy joins Gap, Brands Boycott Facebook? Unpaid Labor of Female CEO’s, Beyonce a Hotep? OkayAfrica!Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Yeezy joins Gap,Facebook Boycott, [29:54]Unpaid labor of Female CEO [6:00]Beyonce the hotep? [27:55]OkayAfrica [21:56]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Credit Repair Cloud is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/31552Elevate Labs is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/31652-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.vogue.com/article/yeezy-gap-kanye-west-announcementhttps://gen.medium.com/the-end-of-the-girlboss-is-nigh-4591dec34ed8https://twitter.com/ABisi123/status/1275223015748493314------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6...

2020-06-3038 min

Techish Doja Cat canceled? Joe Rogan’s 100mill Spotify deal? Clubhouse raises 10mill, Call Her Daddy drama!Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:- Clubhouse raises at 100mil valuation [] - Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal [12:11]- Doja Cat’s anti black comments? [31:12]- Call her Daddy drama [23:13]-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here:techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Extra Reading:https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/05/9830284/what-is-call-her-daddy-podcast-drama-barstoolshttps://www.wired.com/story/what-is-clubhouse-why-does-silicon-valley-care/------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2...

2020-05-2644 min

Techish Deep Faking Jay Z, Jeff Bezos The Trillionaire, Remote Work, Google Scales Back Diversity Efforts?Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Jeff Bezos the TrillionaireDeep faking Jay Z [17:29]Google scales back diversity efforts? [9:32]Remote work for all [30:08]Cinema is dead? [23:22]-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here:techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us...

2020-05-1944 min

Techish PSA for Startup Land: 2020 - Year of SurvivalBrand new Techish: This episode was an excerpt from a twitter live chat [recorded earlier in the week] with Abadesi and Michael discussing how to survive in startup land in 2020!Remote Work: www.pocitjobs.com/remoteHustle Crew: www.hustlecrew.coLevel Up:#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-f...

2020-03-2815 min

Techish The End of the World?! Was Andrew Yang Right? Work From Home Hacks, Female CEO Take Downs?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi discuss:The end of the world?Universal basic income on the way?A conspiracy to take down female CEOs?Work from home hacks…Level Up:www.pocitjobs.comwww.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/t...

2020-03-1927 min

Techish Am I A Sell Out? Are The Young To Afraid Of Risk? Greatest Recent Acquisitions, Do You Feel Lucky?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi discuss:- Do you consider yourself to be a lucky person [0:21]- Young people less risk taking [5:51]- Bob Iger leaving Disney [11:18]- Being a sell out? [15:57]Level Up:www.pocitjobs.comwww.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free cont...

2020-03-1222 min

Techish Black Woman Founder Facing Racist Trolls, Corona, Jack Dorsey Getting Ousted, Equity vs Salary?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi discuss:Further Reading:Corona Virus Update [23:39]Jack Dorsey vs Hedge Fund [10:26]Black Woman founder Bea Dixon of Honey Pot faces racist trolls [19:24]Equity v Salary / Cash v Culture [0:58]Level Up:www.pocitjobs.comwww.hustlecrew.coFurther Reading:https://www.fastcompany.com/90470576/calls-to-boycott-the-black-woman-owned-brand-the-honey-pot-company-backfired-spectacularly#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show

2020-03-0533 min

Techish Sharing Your Salary on Twitter, Sales is Bae, Setting Boundaries at Work, Should I Leave My Job?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi discuss:Further Reading:Sharing your salary on twitter [3:00]Setting boundaries at work [16:21]Should I leave my job [14:16]Level Up:www.pocitjobs.comwww.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSupport the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: http...

2020-02-2627 min

Techish Bezos Donates $10 Billy, Single Mother Founders, HQ Trivia, Parasite, VC's Hyping Up Corona Virus?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Jeff Bezos donates $10 billionAre VC's hyping up the Corona Virus? HQ Trivia shuts downThe Techish Parasite reviewSingle mother founders?Further Reading:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51539322https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/17/daily-crunch-hq-trivia-is-dead/https://twitter.com/RMac18/status/1229474536858345472Level Up:pocitjobs.comhustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail...

2020-02-2033 min

Techish Brandless Goes Bust, Malcolm X Netflix doc, Racist VC's, Entrepreneurs without Healthcare?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Brandless goes bust [0:14]The decline in small business formation [13:42]Who Killed Malcolm X documentary [18:12]Jasmine Crowe Speaks on a Horrific Meeting Fundraising in Silicon Valley [8:49]Further Reading:https://www.fastcompany.com/90462605/brandless-the-pioneering-amazon-alternative-shuts-down?partner=feedburnerhttps://twitter.com/joahspearman/status/1226983065781665793https://twitter.com/jasminecrowe/status/1222540899902726148https://money.cnn.com/2016/09/08/news/economy/us-startups-near-40-year-low/index.htmlLevel Up:Administrative Coordinator, Small Data Industries: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/24742Senior Staff Writer, MIT:https://horizon.mit.edu/careers/position/?title=senior-staff-writer#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www...

2020-02-1324 min

Techish Q&A: Cutting off Negative People, Bouncing Back from L’s, Bootstrapping your Company, Goals SettingBrand new Techish… This episode is a Q&A special recorded in front of a group of 18-24 year olds. The first half Abadesi interviews Michael, and the second half is questions from the young audience. Abadesi interviews MichaelHow do you stay passionate when applying for jobs [11:00]What do you do with money raised from investors [15:30]How do you foster good habits, cutting people off [17:47]What inspired you into tech [20:29]Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Supp...

2020-02-0523 min

Techish RIP Kobe, Audio First Products, Byte == New Vine? Bootcamp vs CS, F**k TMZ, Tyler Slams the GrammysBrand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi [in LA] discuss:Tristan Walker on the board of Footlocker [7:47]RIP Kobe [Fuck TMZ] [0:10]Bootcamp vs CS Degree - [18:08]Who will own the ear - audio first economy [3:21] Creator of Vine comeback with Byte, [22:10]Tyler Slams the Grammy’s [16:30]Further Reading:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tristanwalker_some-news-this-day-is-one-of-the-most-exciting-activity-6627692860647055360-dfKYhttps://twitter.com/a16z/status/1220869562587123712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=notion%3A%2F%2Fwww.notion.so%2Fpocit%2FJan-28th-2020-87d44a5fd4ef4bd89957608af626e71fhttps://www.engadget.com/2020/01/27/byte-hands-on/Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake yo...

2020-01-2925 min

Techish Away CEO is Back, The Racism against Meghan Markle, Casper trying to IPO, Engineers getting Botox?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Away CEO reinstated! [1:38]Casper trying to IPO [10:30]The Racism against Megan Markle [13:59]Toms shoes goes bust [19:44]Ageism in Tech - Engineers getting botox? [22:36]Further Reading:https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/01/09/silicon-valley-some-men-say-cosmetic-procedures-are-essential-career/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/30/toms-shoes-creditors-to-take-over-the-company.htmlhttp://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/01/casper-is-going-public-offering-latest-way-to-lose-money.htmlLevel Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In...

2020-01-2231 min

Techish Toxic Work Culture, Jay-Z turns 50, Trouble at Away, Jack Dorsey in Africa, Tidal or Spotify?Brand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Away CEO fired,Jay Z turning 50/Tidal v SpotifyJack Dorsey moving to Africa,Where can we escape right wing nationalism as black/poc peopleFurther Reading:http://gal-dem.com/as-babylon-burns-black-people-are-searching-for-a-home-that-doesnt-exist/https://qz.com/africa/1763757/twitters-jack-dorsey-jack-ma-visit-nigeria-ethiopia/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/away-ceo-steps-down-steph-korey_n_5deedc5be4b00563b856635chttps://daringfireball.net/2019/12/away_replaces_ceoLevel Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Te...

2019-12-1932 min

Techish Live Ep: The Streaming Wars, Instagram Likes, Dead Celebs, Summer Walker's Anxiety & DrakeBrand New #Techish: A snippet from our recent live episode. Recorded live in Nov 14th in TechHub London. The streaming wars [6:20]Bringing dead celebrities back [17:20]Instagram removing likes [1:00]Further Reading:https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/drake-camp-flog-gnaw-boo-frank-ocean-910512/https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48134723https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/16/disney-plus-streaming-wars-just-warming-up.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/james-dean-posthumous-casting-in-new-movie-through-visual-effects-2019-11?r=US&IR=TLevel Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gk...

2019-12-0326 min

Techish Capitalism's War on Sleep & Is Demo Day Racist/Sexist?Brand new Techish… Michael and Abadesi are away on holiday, but in this a pre-recorded clip they break down:Capitalism's War on SleepIs Demo Day Racist/Sexist? [7:20]Further Reading:https://marker.medium.com/why-silicon-valleys-demo-day-is-racist-and-sexist-and-how-to-fix-it-9a3f2efe2106Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/poci...

2019-11-2612 min

Techish T.I The Creep, Airbnb, Supporting Black/Small Biz, Age Gaps in Relationship, Market Place StartupsBrand new Techish: Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:T.I Acting Creepy [0:20]Age Gaps [9:13]Airbnb Reforming the Platform [15:42]Supporting Black Business [21:45]Further Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/06/airbnb-to-verify-all-of-its-listings/https://www.vox.com/2019/11/6/20949642/who-is-keanu-reeves-new-girlfriend-alexandra-grantLevel Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at te...

2019-11-1924 min

Techish Harriet Tubman Film Boycott, Google Buys Fitbit, Omarion/B2K drama, WeWork Employees ScrewedBrand new Techish…Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Harriet Tubman film boycott [15:04]WeWork employees screwed [0:20]Fitbit acquired by Google [10:00]B2K [8:01]Sponsor:getguru.com sponsors this episode. They are hiring on POCIT: www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/10442Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podca…ets-74714006605Further Reading:https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/11/1/20943583/google-fitbit-acquisition-privacy-antitrusthttps://www.vox.com/recode/2019/11/7/20953930/wework-adam-neumann-severance-laid-off-employees-layoffs-buyout-unicorn-ipohttps://afropunk.com/2019/07/is-cynthia-erivo-the-wrong-person-to-play-harriet-tubman/Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www...

2019-11-1324 min

Techish Kanye's New Album, Twitter Bans Political Ads, Criticism of POC at Big Tech & a 4 Day Work Week?Brand new Techish…Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:A four day work week? [0:23]Fair to hold employees from marginalised communities accountable at Big Tech? [6:32]A review of Jesus is King - Kanye’s new album, [13:03]Racist algorithms [19:14]Sponsor: getguru.com sponsors this episode. They are hiring on POCIT: www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/10442Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podca…ets-74714006605Further Reading:https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-4-day-work-week-boosts-productivity-2019-11?r=US&IR=TLevel Up:Find a new...

2019-11-0525 min

Techish How The Rich Keep Their Average Kids On Top! VC’s Are Gods? TikTok! How to Save The Planet?Michael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down:Rich kids: 0:15TikTok: 8:59VC's are Gods: 11:59Saving the world: 17:55getguru.com sponsors this episode. They are hiring on POCIT: www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/10442Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podca…ets-74714006605Further Reading: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-glass-floor-is-keeping-americas-richest-idiots-at-the-top_us_5d9fb1c9e4b06ddfc516e076?ri18n=trueLevel Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#T...

2019-10-2926 min

Techish Tyler Perry: Black Excellence, Tristan Regrets VC Money, Free Speech on Facebook & RihannaMichael and Abadesi are finally back breaking down: Facebook free speech debate [5:05]Meetup.com messing up [2:53]Tristan regretting taking VC Money. [16:15]Tyler Perry: Black Excellence, [12:37]Rihanna the billionaire? [23:15]Chimamanda comments on race [26:49]This episode is sponsored by getguru.com. They are hiring on POCIT: link in the show notes: www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/10442Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here:www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podca…ets-74714006605Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: w...

2019-10-2235 min

Techish A Founder Special: How To Find A CTO? Should I Bootstrap? Am I Too Old? One Founder Or Two?Michael and Abadesi are back [kind of], with a founder special. This is the #Techish perspective on starting a company. - How to find a CTO- Should I bootstrap or raise money? - Am I too old to start a company or learn to code?- Can I do it by myself?This episode is sponsored by getguru.com. They are hiring on POCIT: link in the show notes: https://www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/10442Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here:www.eventbrite.com...

2019-10-1531 min

Techish Is Black The New Bitcoin? How To Not Hurt Men's Feelings & Starting From Scratch.New #TechishMichael and Abadesi are still resting, so this episode is a look back at some of their amazing interviews featuring:Arlan Hamilton - Founder of BackStage CapitalSarah Cooper - Author, Comedian and ex Googler,Ryan Hoover - Founder of Product HuntTechish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here:www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podca…ets-74714006605Level Up:Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.pa...

2019-10-0832 min

Techish Throwback: How To Survive As A Founder & As POC In Society/TechMichael and Abadesi are back [kind of], with a look back at some of there greatest hits on the topics of self-care as a founder and as POC in society/tech.Techish Live Show:In other awesome news, the first Techish live show is happening in London, November 14th. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techish-podcast-live-show-tickets-74714006605Level Up: Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/fo...

2019-10-0125 min

Techish Rihanna's SavagexFenty Show! WeWork IPO Cancelled, Andela cuts 400 jobs and FAQ’sMichael & Abadesi [via phone] are back with Techish.WeWork iPO Cancelled [Before CEO stepping down]Airbnb Prospects Andela cuts 400 jobsMichael answers FAQSponsored by https://foundersacademy.io/Our Patreon:www.patreon.com/techishFurther reading: https://qz.com/africa/1709828/andela-lets-go-of-250-developers-in-nigeria-kenya-uganda/Level Up: Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.tw...

2019-09-2521 min

Techish Should You Start a Podcast? How To Build Community, Success Metrics, & Finding Your Niche!Abadesi and Michael are back with a Techish mini episode: This time answering the common question they get weekly: how do I start a podcast?Our Patreon:www.patreon.com/techishSponsored by Close.com. They are hiring here: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/20482Level Up: Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/ab...

2019-09-1714 min

Techish Xenophobia in South Africa, the Google tax, Dropbox confusing Christine Teigen, a Crazy Rich pay gapAbadesi and Michael are back with brand new Techish...South Africa xenophobic attacks [0.27]Google shaking down companies, [16:57]Crazy Rich Asians sequel writer quit over gender pay gap [24:15]Dropbox confusing Christine Teigen [29:07]Our Patreon:www.patreon.com/techishFurther Reading:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49576397?ocid=socialflow_twitterhttps://twitter.com/jasonfried/status/1168986962704982016https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/crazy-rich-asians-screenwriter-adele-lim-exits-sequel-pay-disparity-dispute-1236431https://twitter.com/chrissyteigen/status/1169027130308644867?s=20Level Up: Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: www.hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on...

2019-09-1136 min

Techish Instagram As Therapy? Black Girl Magic in Tech, Jay-Z Getting Cancelled, How to Network in 2019Abadesi and Michael are back with brand new Techish...Instagram as therapy: [0:34]Black girl magic in the tech game [7:39]Indie Hackers: [16:15]Jay-Z is cancelled? [18:08]How to network in 2019? [26:05]Our Patreon:www.patreon.com/techishSponsors:Modern Tribe is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/19992Future Startup Now: https://createjobslondon.org/employers/current-programmes/future-startup-nowFurther Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/23/tastemakers-raises-1-4m-to-sell-africa-experiences-to-the-world/https://news.crunchbase.com/news/sarah-kunsts-cleo-capital-raises-3-5-million-to-boost-women-decision-makers-in-vc/Level Up: Find a new job: www.pocitjobs.comMake your company more productive and inclusive through Abadesi’s: Hustlecrew.co#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patr...

2019-08-2730 min

Techish Jay Z’s Gentrification, Serena the VC, Pinterest IPOing, Avengers Endgaming and Techish in Space?Abadesi and Michael are back breaking down.The controversy over Jay-Z’s statement about GentrificationSerena announcing that’s she’s been VCing on the low for the last 5 years.The Pinterest IPOAvengers Endgame/ SpoilersGoing to space with SpaceXFurther Reading: https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonogus/2019/04/19/serena-williams-announces-her-vc-firm-on-instagram-after-five-years-investing-in-diverse-companies/#6e4bc9aa7bachttps://eu.usatoday.com/story/tech/2019/04/18/pinterest-ipo-stock-priced-above-range-lyft-uber/3505778002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/louisefron/2019/04/26/will-your-next-job-be-on-mars/#139be17ae27fhttps://gizmodo.com/skip-the-gym-plastic-surgeons-can-now-sculpt-belly-fat-1834239462Find A Job: www.pocitjobs.comSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2#Techish Stuff:Use the hashtag #Techishwww.twitter.com/michae...

2019-05-0132 min

Techish Ep 32: Black Panther Nominated, Mentorship, Racist Algorithms & Low Wages in Tech for Women and POC?In this week's Techish Aba and Michael go through a whole bunch of serious and non-serious topics - including- Oracle allegedly underpaying Women and POC [1:50]- Black Panther oscar nomination [7:30]- Fyre festival recap [10:00]- The importance of negotiating [12:00]- Spotify muting people [16:00]- Getting a mentor [Hustle Tips] [19:00]- BuzzFeed layoffs [28:00]- Future no longer drinking Lean [30:00]- Alexandria Occasio Cortez + racist algorithms [34:00]- Influencer sponsored post crackdown [37:00]Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!: OneTech: https://weareonetech.org/?utm_source=techish_website&utm_campaign=techish_podcastBlockstack: https://blockstack.org/http://www.techishpod.com/partnersFurther Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/22...

2019-01-3140 min

Techish Ep 30: Tristan Walker's exit, Coming to America 2, Telling VC's bye, Palantir & #SurvivingRKellyAbadesi and Michael are back with Season 3 of Techish. With more of your favorite mix of tech and pop culture news [and this time with some awesome sponsors!]!This episode they talk:- Tristan Walker selling Walker&Co to P&G [1:30]- Netflix investing in African content [11:36]- Telling VC’s bye with Aniyia Willams & Zebra United [14:25]- Coming to America 2? [23:14]- Oracle/Palantir hiding diversity stats [28:40]- #SurvivingRKelly [34:12]- Afrocenchix [37:30]Big Thank You To Our Sponsors!: OneTech: https://weareonetech.org/?utm_source=techish_website&utm_campaign=techish_podcastBlockstack: https://app.co/mininghttp://www.techishpod.com/partnersFurther Reading:https://ww...

2019-01-1639 min

Techish Episode 21: Too old to start coding or a startup? Growing your personal brand & 2018 networking tips#Techish: Episode 21: Hustle Tip editionAbadesi and Michael are again back for a bite-sized episode of #Techish. No ‘winners and losers’ this week, but we got plenty of ‘Hustle Tips’...We cover:- Self-doubt: am I too old to start coding or do a startup- Hitting [or not hitting] goals before 30- Double opt-in emails and general networking etiquette in 2018- Growing your personal brand.Plus a quick look at a hard-hitting Youtube video attacking tax evasion and how it reflects on big tech.==================================Further Reading:Oxfam video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAdpodJkB9cwww.instagram.com/thingtesting===============================Use the hash...

2018-08-2826 min