Techish

A podcast by two founders and investors who talk about all things tech, pop culture, and life.
It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.
Starring tech founders and investors Abadesi Osunsade and Michael Berhane.
@techishpod on socials. and youtube.com/@techishpod

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Techish episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Techish for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Techish episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Big Tech Ditches Honesty, The OnlyFans Pyramid, And TV’s Money Woes

Techish

08/06/24 • 24 min

Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down:

The end of corporate honesty (00:00:10)
Testing job candidates using AI (00:09:50)
Twitter bots, “delve”, and OnlyFans (00:13:15)
How to master sales (00:18:45)
TV shows aren’t making money any more (00:20:48)

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Extra Reading & Resources

Forget radical honesty — Big Tech revisits its corporate culture [Financial Times]
B2B Sales Masterclass for Female Founders with Abadesi - August 6, 2024

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions.

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Does Anyone at Big Tech actually Work Anymore?

Techish

08/27/24 • 26 min

In this episode of Techish, Michael and Abadesi discuss the comments made by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about Google being a laggard in AI due to being 'too soft'. They also talk about the culture of big tech companies and the perception that employees are not working as hard when they work from home. They touch on the importance of vision and hunger for success in driving innovation. The conversation then shifts to the labor law in the UK that prohibits bosses from contacting employees after work hours, and the debate around work-life balance and accessibility. They also discuss the reputation of musician Lauryn Hill and the challenges she faces with ticket sales and her perceived attitude towards fans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Eric Schmidt's Comments on Google's AI Progress
02:24 The Flawed Culture of Productivity in Big Tech
05:18 Challenges of Maintaining Hunger for Success as a Public Company
08:21 The Implications of the UK's Labor Policy in a Startup Environment
10:16 Balancing Boundaries and Flexibility in Work-Life Balance
13:51 Introduction and Discussion of France's New Law
19:29 The Complexities of Idolizing Celebrities: The Case of Lauryn Hill
24:30 Gratitude and Respect: The Importance of Valuing Fans and Customers
25:22 Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Work-Life Balance

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Episode 1: Cars in space? Getting burnt by crypto bubbles. Becoming a VC. Is Facebook listening?

Techish

02/19/18 • 108 min

Say hello to the pilot episode of Techish. We discuss everything from Elon Musk throwing cars into space, the recent Crypto mania, being asked to be entrepreneurial within a company, becoming a venture capitalist and is Facebook eavesdropping on us?

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Movie Pass, Fearless Fund, and How Black Founders Are Set Up To Fail Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis

Techish

06/11/24 • 26 min

Brand new Techish! In this episode, host Michael Berhane is joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down:
• HBO’s Movie Pass, Movie Crash (0:35)
• Will Smith was never cancelled (7:05)
• Edward Blum’s anti-DEI lawsuit against Fearless Fund (10:50)
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Extra Reading & Resources
• Fearless Fund: Appeals Court Rules Against Grants For Black Women [POCIT]
• Conservative Activists Behind Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Sues VC Fund For WOC [POCIT]
• Pre-Seed Round Investing For Black Founders. [Michael Berhane]
Plus you can connect with Dom on social media (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her newsletter, The Black Cat!

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Throwback: Why It Pays to Be Skinny, the Disturbing Attention Economy & Millennials Are Staying Liberal

Techish

08/20/24 • 27 min

We've got a throwback episode for you all this week. We revisit Michael and Abadesi's dive into:

Millennials first generation to not get more conservative as they age (01:30)
Acceptable careers for African parents (07:45)
Burna Boy sells out London stadium (16:05)
Study reveals skinny women earn more (17:45)
TikTok pranksters and the attention economy (23:20)

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Further reading:

Mark Zuckerberg completes extreme fitness challenge in 9kg vest [The Guardian]
Millennials are the FIRST generation that has not become more Tory as they have got older [The Times]
Buff billionaires are latest sign that bulk is now beautiful for male body image [The Guardian]
It pays to be skinny [The Economist/ TikTok]
Burna Boy makes history with sold-out London Stadium gig [BBC]
The disturbing rise of Mizzy: this is what happens when culture values nothing but attention [The Guardian]

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Tech’s DEI Gaslighting, AI Performance Reviews, Make Politics Attractive Again

Techish

07/30/24 • 22 min

Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into:
• Microsoft lays off a DEI team (00:00:20)
• AI bias in performance reviews (00:08:16)
• The myth of meritocracy (00:12:31)
• The UK has a new government (00:15:00)
• Make politics attractive again (00:19:12)
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Extra Reading & Resources
• Microsoft Faces Backlash After DEI Team Layoffs [POCIT]
• We asked ChatGPT to write performance reviews and they are wildly sexist (and racist) [Fast Company]
• Black Man Who Got A Job Interview After Using A Fake Name On Resume Files Lawsuit [POCIT]

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Why Beyoncé’s Brands Never Seem To Work?

Techish

09/03/24 • 32 min

In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Beyoncé's recent brand launches and the challenges she faces in maintaining brand alignment and privacy. They also delve into the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and the debate surrounding privacy and responsibility on encrypted platforms. In this conversation, Michael and Abadesi discuss various topics including dating patterns among athletes, financial literacy in the music industry, the rise of frenemies, and the Play School Accelerator. They highlight the importance of understanding how to behave in certain social circles, the need for financial training for young artists, the impact of limiting mindsets on personal development, and the value of deep introspection in business. They also touch on the role of VCs in the startup ecosystem and the audacity required to start and succeed in business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Beyonce's Brand Launches
08:04 Privacy vs. Accountability: The Debate Over Encrypted Messages
12:08 Finding a Middle Ground: Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement Access
20:20 The Rise of Frenemies
27:59 Introducing Play School: An Accelerator for Personal and Professional Development
30:35 Closing Remarks

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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VCs For Kamala, The DEI President, UK Race Riots

Techish

08/13/24 • 32 min

Brand new Techish! This week, host Michael joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis.

VCs for Trump vs VCs for Kamala (00:00:10)
X is just Elon’s Truth Social (00:04:40)
The DEI President (00:08:00)
UK riots, racism, and the right to hate speech? (00:15:02)
The stock market dip (00:27:23)
Preparing for an AI world (00:29:24)

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Extra Reading & Resources

Remember to connect with Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her newsletter, The Black Cat.

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Layoff Season, Warren Buffet hates BTC, Fake Drake, Elon To Fire 1k Twitter Employees?

Techish

05/11/22 • 31 min

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 tech
www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive
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Extra Reading:
https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/cameo-layoffs-cto-cpo
https://layoffs.fyi/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10791425/Elon-Musk-plans-fire-1-000-Twitter-staff-quintuple-revenue-69-million-users-paying-3-month.html
https://gizmodo.com/warren-buffett-all-bitcoin-world-25-dollars-assets-valu-1848866967
https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/drake-dms-troll-wife-im-here-for-u-ma.html
https://gal-dem.com/why-do-tiktoks-beauty-trends-feel-like-repackaged-eugenics/
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/followers-cheaper-lips-young-influencers-detail-allure-cosmetic-proced-rcna14463
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VC Money Seems Sexy, Getting Good Feedback, The Biggest Mistakes Founders Make

Techish

09/24/24 • 25 min

In this week's Techish, Abadesi and Michael reflect on the ups and downs of running their own companies:

Customer-obsessed > competition obsessed (00:10)
Why VC money seems so sexy (08:05)
The secret to getting good feedback (11:35)
The future of corporate anti-racism (19:05)

Extra Reading and Resources:

Playschool Accelerator 2024: https://www.hustlecrew.co/playschool

Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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FAQ

How many episodes does Techish have?

Techish currently has 272 episodes available.

What topics does Techish cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Techish?

The episode title 'VCs For Kamala, The DEI President, UK Race Riots' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Techish?

The average episode length on Techish is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Techish released?

Episodes of Techish are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Techish?

The first episode of Techish was released on Feb 19, 2018.

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