Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi dive into: Frenemies cloning your tech product (01:55) Is joining a startup worth it? (06:55) RIP Tina Turner (15:00) Sunday Times’ 35 Richest Under 35 (16:00) Star signs of the rich and successful (23:45) Succession comes to an end (26:00) ———————————————————— Level up your career with Formation: https://fm.dev/techish ———————————————————— Check out Hubspot CRM https://www.hubspot.com ———————————————————— Check o...
Jun 06, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Techish 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 influenc...
May 30, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi break down: Elizabeth Holmes and the glamorisation of White criminals (02:00) Autonomous vehicles are racists and we aren't surprised (04:15) Chief.com, The Wing and why women can't have nice things (05:25) Eboni K. Williams, financial expectations when dating and the future of white collar jobs (12:00) The real price of luxury goods (22:50) ———————————————————— Further reading: Liz Holmes Wants You to Forget Abou...
May 23, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Techish 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...
May 16, 2023•27 min•Season 5Ep. 32
Techish is back with a digital blackface special! Michael with Abadesi break down: Black virtual model Shudu.gram created by white man secures high value deals Shudu.gram 3D model creator responds to virtual blackface backlash The return of blackface "digital models" with generative AI Levi 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...
May 09, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Techish 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-intelligence Explore the Billion Doll...
May 02, 2023•18 min•Season 5Ep. 30
Techish 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-intelligence Explore the ...
Apr 25, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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-intelligence Explore the Billion Dollar Moves: https://sarah-chen.com/billi...
Apr 18, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Techish is back with another episode! ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: https://www.hubspot.com/artificial-intelligence Explore the Billion Dollar Moves: https://sarah-chen.com/billion-dollar-moves/ ———————————————————— Intuit is hiring via POCIT: https://www.intuit.com/pocit ———————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IG Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————...
Apr 11, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Techish 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 b...
Apr 04, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Techish is back with another episode! Michael with Producer Olivia break down: What happened at Silicon Valley Bank Why the collapse is significant for tech companies How this impacts the banking ecosystem ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com Explore the iDigress Podcast: http://idigress.show ———————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IG Support Techish at https://www.patreo...
Mar 28, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Techish 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.com Explore the iDigress Podcast: http://idigress....
Mar 21, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down: Michael B Jordan confronting his school bully on the red carpet AI-enhanced TikTok filters threaten mental health Elon Musk mocks laid-off Twitter employee with disability North West and Ice Spice team up for TikTok video ————————————————————— 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 Hubs...
Mar 14, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Techish 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 ————————————...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down : Beyonce's Ivy Park and Kanye's Yeezy are losing money for Adidas (00:13) More layoffs at Meta and Instagram introduces paid verification (08:06) Amazon revokes remote working and brings employees back to the office (15:30) Chris Brown on tour and other uncancellable celebrities (22:09) ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com ...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Techish is back with a throwback episode about careers! Abadesi and Michael break down: Self-doubt and hitting goals before 30 (01:10) Networking etiquette and sharing contact details (11:20) Cultivating your personal brand (17:30) Tax evasion and how it reflects on big tech (21:25) ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com Explore the Martech Podcast: https://martechpod.com/ ————————————————————— L...
Feb 21, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down : Laid off workers anonymously strategise on Blind (00:50) Kim K talk at Harvard Business School (07:35) ChatGPT creates a new tool to catch students cheating (12:30) Steven Bartlett Launches $100M Fund (17:00) ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com Explore the Martech Podcast: https://martechpod.com/ ————————————————————— Lev...
Feb 14, 2023•23 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Techish 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 bet...
Feb 07, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Techish 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.com Explore the Martech Podcast: https://martechpod.com/ ————————————————————— Level up in the Layoffs to Lemonade workshop with Abadesi: https://bit....
Jan 31, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Techish 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) ———————————...
Jan 24, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi & Michael break down : Microsoft invests $10b in OpenAI (01:30) Mielle Organics ‘gentrification’ after Proctor & Gamble acquisition (04:20) JP Morgan sues Forbes 30 under 30 founder of Frank for fake followers (07:35) Angela Basset wins Golden Globes (13:20) Prince Harry’s book, Spare, breaks the internet (14:15) ————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hub...
Jan 17, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Michael and Abadesi are back [kind of], with a look back at some of their greatest hits on the topics of self-care as a founder and as POC in society/tech. Recorded in 2018/19. ————————————————————— The episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com Explore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/category/podcast/ ———————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IG Support Techish at https:...
Jan 10, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Techish 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 busine...
Jan 03, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Techish 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...
Dec 27, 2022•27 min
Techish 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.com Explore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/category/podcast/ ————————————————————...
Dec 20, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down: AI killing jobs? Chat GPT, Lensa & predictions (2:20) Brittney Griner's release creates partisan divide (17:40) Layoffs to Lemonade: bounce back in layoff season (26:15) Sistah Space pauses work for safety after calling out royal racist questioning (28:25) Harry & Meghan 's Netflix documentary (31:45) ————————————————————— Tesco is hiring! Global: Technology | Tesco Careers (tesco-careers.com) UK: Technology UK | Tesc...
Dec 13, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down: All Pipe co-founders resign (02:30) Elon's 'Hardcore Twitter' sign-ups get fired (07:50) Greta Thunberg and 600 Gen Z sue Swedish government for climate change (12:20) Tyler Perry college course surrounding his legacy (18:05) Bozoma Saint John's daughter pitches her Christmas gifts in viral post (22:50) Interview with Tesco’s Tayo Oseni-Alexis (24:55) ————————————————————— Tesco is hiring! Global: Technology | Tesco Careers (...
Dec 06, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Techish is back with another episode! Abadesi and Michael, break down: Elizabeth Holmes receives her jail sentence (01:40) FTX crypto crash : breakdown & aftermath (08:40) Chris Brown gets kicked off AMAs Michael Jackson tribute (19:45) Co-founder of Basecamp says DEI is over (25:00) ————————————————————— Episode is sponsored by Hubspot Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com Explore the Inclusion and Marketing Podcast: https://inclusivemarketing.co/ca...
Nov 29, 2022•35 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Techish 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....
Nov 22, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Techish 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 tech https://www.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive ——...
Nov 16, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 6
