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In this episode, Michael and Abadesi dive into why Gen Z want to be in the office, tools like Replit that make app-building a breeze for entrepreneurs. They also look into the rise of on-demands security services aka “Uber for Guns,” and what it means about the state of the world. Finally, they tackle the ethics of investing—should you back a company that doesn’t align with your values? Chapters ...

Techish is back! This week, Abadesi and Michael kick off the episode with the backlash over Stormzy’s McDonald’s collaboration. They also break down Meta’s latest layoffs and how performance reviews play into the mix.  Then, they take a look at the rising cost of concert tickets—why are prices for artists like Beyoncé skyrocketing? Finally, they discuss the future of DEI in corporate America and w...

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down DeepSeek, China's open-source AI rival, what the rise in AI agents means for jobs, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) hiring Daniel Perry, the man who placed Jordan Neely in a lethal chokehold on a NYC subway. They also discuss Kendrick Lamar's Grammy sweep for his Drake diss track and why Bianca Censori, Kanye West's wife, never seem...

This week on Techish, Abadesi sits down with Alphonso David, a Human Rights and civil rights lawyer and advocate, to talk about his work as President and CEO of the Global Black Economic Forum. They dive into breaking down barriers for marginalized communities, why diversity, equity, and inclusion actually matters, and the need for real investment in Black and Brown businesses. Alphonso also share...

In this Techish episode, hosts Abadesi and Michael chat about tech's latest spite-fueled innovation, the buzz around the inauguration and crypto ball, and what Trump’s second presidency could mean for the intersection of tech and politics. And, of course, they tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: why is dating such a mess these days? Chapters 00:40 Gas Founder Creates App To Spite Snap...

In this episode, Abadesi and Michael discuss the realities of layoffs, sharing personal experiences and insights on how to identify signs of potential layoffs, prepare for them, and navigate the aftermath. They emphasize the importance of mental health, financial planning, and the value of side hustles as a means of diversifying income. The conversation provides practical advice for anyone facing...

Techish is back with a fresh new season to kick off 2025!  Michael and Abadesi dive into US politics—talking elections, inflations, and the role of 'liberal elites'. They break down the debate about H-1B visas (no, Trump and Musk don't actually care about immigrants), Zuckerberg's MAGA pivot, and what censorship on social media actually means. They wrap things off by asking wha...

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Brand new Techish! In this episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi look back at a tough year in tech, from job market shake-ups to the rise of content creation. They chat about AI’s impact on work, pivoting business models, job-hunting tips, investment trends, and the remote vs. office work debate.   Chapters  Reflections on a Challenging Year (00:00) Everyone’s a Content Creator (02:25) Navigating Ind...

This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dig into Gen Z politics, focusing on why some young men are shifting conservative. They chat about how social media and creators fuel toxic views on women and masculinity, the need for healthier masculinity, and the struggles young men face today. Plus, they tackle ageism in startups, questioning stereotypes about younger and older workers. • Gen Z men...

This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi tackle UK and US politics—covering Kemi Badenoch, budget hits for small businesses, and tax headaches for high earners. They also chat about Big Tech’s stance on the US elections, the tech industry’s broken promises, and wrap up with a look at catfishing in online dating. 00:20 Kemi Badenoch Is Now the UK Conservative Party Leader 04:55 Is the New UK Budge...

This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori dive into: • 00:00 Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses • 06:50 Apple Dunks on Large Language Models • 11:05 The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election • 23:35 Starbucks is struggling • 27:55 UK Prime Minister Says No to Reparations Extra Reading & Resources • Two Students Created Face Recogn...

In this episode of the Techish podcast, Michael and Abadesi dive into all the drama around OpenAI's move from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. They discuss the impact on the company’s integrity, the motivations behind the move, ethical concerns about AI, and share their own startup experiences while exploring AI’s broader effects on society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Cultural Contex...

In this week's Techish, Abadesi and Michael dive into Adam Neumann's latest project, Flow, after WeWork's dramatic failure, HBO's 'Industry' and its wild look at investment banking, and the outdated idea that men are better coders than women. Also expect reflections on friendship dynamics, new AI tools like Notebook LM, Black Tech Fest highlights, and more. Chapters 0...

This week, Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael talk about the challenges of promoting yourself on social media while staying authentic. They dive into gender norms, entrepreneurship, pricing strategies, and balancing personal vs. business branding—all while navigating the pressures of social media. Chapters 00:00 Promoting yourself on social media 09:50 Zero to a million: How to make (and keep) mone...

Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down: Diddy gets arrested (00:10) Red Lobster’s new 35-year-old Black CEO (06:30) The job market is a mess (13:35) Is entrepreneurship too safe now? (20:00) Extra Reading and Resources: 35-Year-Old Black CEO Takes Charge Of Red Lobster’s Revival [POCIT] Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, l...

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   Laugh Love Law Rea...

In this episode of Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate, chatting about bias and how it ties into today’s political climate. They also talk AI, with companies building their own solutions to save money, and how social media affects brand engagement. Plus, they break down the Fearless Fund lawsuit and its impact on diversity in venture capital, and wrap t...

The conversation covers the topic of dynamic pricing in the ticketing industry, specifically focusing on Ticketmaster and its monopoly-like practices. It explores how Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, controls a significant portion of the ticketing market and uses exclusive contracts and pricing strategies to maximize profits. The hosts discuss the negative impact on consumers, the lack of innov...

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 dati...

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...

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)  ————————————————————  Furt...

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) ————————————————————  Extra Reading & Resources VCs For Kama...

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)  ————————————————————  Extra Reading & Resources  Forget radical honesty — Big Tech revisits its corporate cultur...

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) ———————————————————— Extra Reading & Resources • Microsoft Faces Backlash After DEI Team Layoffs [POCIT] • We asked Chat...