Lost in Tech

Time zone math broke us. Google Calendar betrayed us. And don’t even get us started on hybrid meetings. In this episode of Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson unpack the very real—and very annoying— limitations of today’s remote work tools , especially when working across 9–12 hour time zone gaps. We get into the failure of basic systems like Google Calendar , the end of beloved...

In this episode of Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo get personal—talking about failure, false starts, and the internal shifts required to move forward in both life and work. From failed driving tests to navigating ego, this episode is about the space between survival mode and self-awareness . It's where growth actually happens—if you're willing to set aside your ego, learn ne...

Burnout is real. Layoffs are brutal. And returning to work—whether after time off, a layoff, or just a mental health dip—requires more than just logging in. It takes clarity, courage, and confidence in your own story. In this episode of Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson get real about how to come back stronger , why storytelling your skills matters more than ever, and how to n...

The market is shaky. Return-to-office mandates are inconsistent. Promotions feel like a moving target. But one thing hasn’t changed: you’re still responsible for your own career growth . In this episode, Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson get real about what it takes to build and own a growth plan , especially when the rest of work feels unpredictable. Whether you're remote, hybrid, or just t...

In this episode of Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo get real about what it means to pause, push back, and stand out in the tech industry. We open with Lola reflecting on being humbled without her usual tech toys and the never-ending month of January. From there, we dive into the importance of taking intentional breaks throughout your career —not just powering through until re...

Some things in life you just can’t plan for —whether it’s moving to a new country, facing an unexpected job loss, or realizing that the systems that once worked for you no longer serve you. In this episode, we dive into the humbling experience of change and why letting go of control can sometimes be the best move. We also tackle the rage-bait debate on LinkedIn —should people who’ve never been lai...

🎙️ Feeling stuck in your career? Struggling to get that promotion you know you deserve? In this episode of Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo break down what it really takes to move up in your career, how to advocate for yourself, and why just “doing great work” isn’t always enough. We tackle a listener dilemma from a mid-level product manager who’s been delivering results but...

As the year winds down, we’re hitting pause to reflect, listen without judgment , and reconsider the pressure to “close the year well.” Why do we put so much weight on wrapping things up perfectly, and what if we let some to-do’s roll into the new year instead? We’re also reviewing our systems of work —are we actually using the right tools, or have we overcomplicated things? Is it time to start se...

🎙️ We’re kicking things off in style—Lola blesses us with some of her vocals before diving into the big question: Is podcasting becoming obsolete? This leads us to a deep geek-out over NotebookLM , Google’s AI-powered note-taking tool. With its ability to answer questions about uploaded files and its game-changing audio summary feature , we explore whether tools like this are reshaping how we cons...

This week on Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo open with a hot take —we’re talking about the people who ride their roles, are highly credentialed, yet toxic to work with. Could this be part of why Paul Graham and Brian Chesky’s “Founder Mode” philosophy resonates? We break down where we align, where we don’t, and what we’ve seen firsthand. From there, we dive into generalists...

This week on Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo explore the real-life applications of AI in our daily routines. From using ChatGPT as a personal assistant to streamlining workflows, we discuss where generative AI excels—and where it still struggles. We also take a moment to celebrate wins —congrats to Lola on her big promotion! 🎉 But leadership isn't just about milestones—...

🎙️ We’re back! After a long summer break, Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo return with a deep dive into AI regulation, job market realities, and how to stay competitive in today’s workforce. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 AI Regulation: What’s Changing & Why It Matters Breaking down GDPR, CCPA, and California’s latest AI laws The EU’s approach to regulating startups —is it helping or hurtin...

This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dig into marketplaces —what makes them successful, how they build trust and reliability , and why some stand the test of time while others fade away. We start by breaking down eBay and Etsy , two marketplaces that have evolved to stay relevant. From shoe resellers on eBay to Etsy sellers pivoting to mask-making during COVID , how...

This week on Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson takes Mamuna Oladipo on a deep dive into the world of Formula 1 , breaking down how the sport engineers competition, changes rules to shape eras, and the impact of Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull. We compare this shift to Jony Ive leaving Apple and how key figures shape (or destabilize) dominant brands. From there, we pivot to innovation in t...

This week on Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo break down how we show up at work—both in how we’re perceived and how we’re expected to engage. We explore the power of feedback and how coaching can help you level up your presence at work. Then, we shift to the increasing tension around politics in the workplace. With companies like Google banning political discussions at work ,...

This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson break down the Humane AI Pin and the state of wearables —what problems are they actually solving, and why do some founders seem to lack clarity? Is the $699 Humane Pin the future, or is it an overhyped experiment? We also explore Apple’s dominance in the wearable ecosystem and how controlling the vertical stack gives them an edge....

This week, Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo are joined by our producer Michael Busse for an unexpected deep dive into blockchain, meme coins, and the wild world of crypto influencers. We discuss how hype fuels blockchain adoption, the ethical dilemmas of Web3, and where fraud fits into it all. We then shift gears to discuss the current state of tech jobs —how demand is shifting, what the ca...

🎙️ Here we go, yo! This week, Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo dive straight into Google’s Gemini controversy —how AI is shaping search, the tensions between facts, critical reasoning, and bias , and whether Google got too caught up in altruism. Gemini was supposed to be Google’s AI breakthrough , but its "historical inaccuracies" and ethical AI issues have led to a $90 billion se...

In this episode of Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo shift focus from tech billionaires shaping the world to how technology is shaping our minds. Last week, we explored supervillains in tech , but this week, we hone in on a study that reveals how perspectives on gender, race, and ideology are shifting—by country, gender, and generation. As social media reinforces existing beli...

This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dive into main character energy in public spaces —specifically how figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump dominate the headlines and shape global narratives. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 Are We Enabling the Supervillain? Elon Musk is demanding more voting power —is this a legitimate move or a step towards unchecked control? The med...

This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson break down the chaos at OpenAI —from governance drama to Sam Altman’s vision, and what happens when commercial interests collide with an uncertain AI future. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 OpenAI Governance: What Did We Lose? How did OpenAI’s governance structure fail? What happens when a board doesn’t fully understand its own company...

📉 The economy is thriving… or is it? This week on Lost in Tech , Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo take a trip down memory lane—back to penpals, pagers, and mailing letters pre-internet. Then, they swap nostalgia for economics hats to unpack the disconnect between economic data and real-life experiences. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 Old-School Communication: What it was like sending actual le...

We are so very tardy to the party but hey, we believe better late than never! In this short minisode, Lola & Mamuna talk about end of year reviews in tech. How to think about them, how to navigate them and what to expect (or not).

This week, Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo skip the small talk and dive straight into Marc Andreessen’s “Techno-Optimist Manifesto.” We explore what it really means to be a techno-optimist , whether bold declarations like these help or harm the conversation, and how personal platforms can shift from self-expression to wielding real-world influence. Continuing with the theme of amplified vo...

After a short break ( turns out we have seasons! ), Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo are back to talk about what’s been happening in tech—from the exodus from Threads to the rise of stablecoins and the latest from X CEO Linda Yaccarino at the Code Conference. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 Is Threads Already Dying? Major brands are pulling back —is it just another social media hype cycle? Why p...