Lost in Tech

This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dive into the empire of Elon Musk —from Starlink’s satellite dominance to SpaceX’s vertical integration and Neuralink’s Black Mirror vibes. Is he actually a visionary, or is he turning into a real-life Lex Luthor? 👀 Then, we break down a listener dilemma from a pregnant job seeker weighing two great job offers —one that requires...

Is product management dying ? This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson break down Brian Chesky’s controversial comments about getting rid of PMs at Airbnb. Is this the beginning of the end for the role, or is it just another rebranding of what great PMs already do? Before diving into that, we check in on Threads —Instagram’s latest attempt to compete with Twitter. Is it...

🌴 Take that vacation, embrace the unknown, and rethink risk. This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dive into the importance of using your PTO , why rest isn’t just good for you—it’s necessary , and how pushing through without breaks can actually work against you. From there, we discuss the Titan submersible tragedy and what it reveals about designing for human error....

👑 Beyoncé, Apple’s latest flex, and leadership struggles—this episode has it all! This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson break down the Apple Vision Pro and whether it’s the future of VR or just an overpriced toy. Plus, they tackle a listener dilemma about fixing communication issues with a struggling manager. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 Lola’s Beyoncé Weekend: Was fly...

💼 Feeling stuck under a manager who doesn’t meet your expectations? You’re not alone. This week on Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson break down how to navigate a boss who isn’t the mentor you hoped for —and whether you should look elsewhere or learn to manage up. 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 The AI Pause Debate: Breaking down the Open Letter calling for a 6-month halt on AI dev...

📢 Lola and Mamuna are back this week with a special episode—joined by our incredible producer, Michael! We’re diving into social media’s impact —from the TikTok hearings to whether Discord is really social media (👀). Plus, we unpack the good, bad, and ugly of LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube, and how these platforms shape how we think, communicate, and navigate the digital world. 📌 Topi...

🎙️ Back again for another episode of Lost in Tech ! This week, Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dive into: 📌 Inside This Episode: 🔹 Banking chaos: WTF is happening with SVB, First Republic, and Credit Suisse? 💸 🔹 Listener dilemma: "I keep getting interviews, but never the job." We break down: How to craft a strong career narrative that highlights the right skills. Why you need...

💼 Big career decisions, pay gaps, and legal grey areas—this episode has it all! In this episode of Lost in Tech , Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson discuss everything from the realities of non-competes and job transitions to gender pay disparities and proudest career moments. Plus, we tackle a listener dilemma : What happens when you get a job offer that feels like a perfect next step—but m...

📢 Episode 2 is here! This week, Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson dive into some of the weirdest situations they’ve faced at work, debate whether keeping seven desktops open at once is a red flag 🚩, and tackle a listener dilemma about navigating workplace challenges as a product manager. 📌 What’s Inside This Episode? 🔹 Weirdest work situations —from the funny to the outright bizarre. 🔹...

📢 Welcome to Lost in Tech —the podcast where Mamuna Oladipo and Lola Oyelayo-Pearson keep it real about navigating the tech world. From career pivots to layoffs , from leadership wins to WTF moments , this is your safe space for real talk about what it means to thrive in tech. 🎙️ In this episode, we cover: 🔹 Who we are & how we got here —our journeys, career pivots, and what it means to be a...