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Another episode of season 4 Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:An app for our short kings (05:40)Are chief diversity officers pointless? (17:13)Problems with clubhouse (00:40)The death of cinema (22:04)Black Linkedin is thriving. Does Linkedin have a problem with it? (13:21)-------------------------------------------Sponsors:Nested is hiring for a Senior Data Engineer: https://apply.workable.com/nested/j/DF4687FAF6/Close.com is hiring for an Account Executive: https://jobs.lever.co/close.io/d1589be7-d253-46db-9a56-55ea9ffe64a7-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://sifted.eu/articles/chief-diversity-officers-pointless/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/business/black-linkedin.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/2020/9/30/21495419/clubhouse-conversation-antisemitism-content-moderationhttps://bankgreenwood.comhttps://www.insidehook.com/arti

Season 4 is here! Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss: * Coinbase blog post (00:40)* Social Network 10 year anniversary  (13:16)* Black Fishing Jessica Krug (20.26)* Saying no to free speaking gigs (17:00)* Black owned Calendly making $60 million a year (26:36) -------------------------------------------Sponsors: Email sucked for years. Not anymore — www.hey.comGaia GPS is hiring for a Software Engineer: https://www.gaiagps.com/company/jobs/software_engineer/ -------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading: https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-is-a-mission-focused-company-af882df8804https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/09/coinbase-offers-exit-package-to-staffers-bothered-by-anti-politics-stance/https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-layered-deceptions-of-jessica-krug-the-black-studies-professor-who-hid-that-she-is-white-

This episode is sponsored by Close.com. They are hiring for an account exec: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/38372---------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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. —————————————

Michael and Abadesi will be back real soon with a new season of #Techish with more of your favorite mix of tech and pop culture news! ------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.pa

Abadesi and Michael are taking a summer breather -- this week features powerful clips focused on tech in AfricaNigerian Excellence (00:56)Black Panther Nominated (04:17)Tech in Africa (06:43)Xenophobia in South Africa (10:17)African Founders (22:18)-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Coinbase - https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/35892Boomi - https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/35882-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-------------------------------------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinio

- Google was actually my fall back job for failing in comedy (1:53) - Her first stand-up performance. (05:02)- Comedy in the era of Trump (07:10)- Being a woman in comedy (09:27)- Netflix impact on Comedy (11:23) - Diaspora Wars (13:14) - Thoughts on Tech (16:24)  - Jamaican accents (20:53)-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 ho

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael are taking a summer breather -- this week features snippets of content from past episodes, focused on navigating rocky watersGetting laid off over Zoom (00:36)Job Security (07:25)Staying Passionate when Applying for Jobs (11:35)Arranging your time, relaxing and recharging (16:10)-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Basecamp’s Hey.com-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experien

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Congress vs Big Tech (08:05)Megan Thee Stallion (27:27)Slack vs Microsoft (12:10)Black Emmy Nominations (11:00)Who is Rich? (31:34)-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Basecamp’s Hey.comFrame.io is hiring for a Site Reliability Engineering Manager: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/35332-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.marketwatch.com/story/slacks-anticompetitive-claim-vs-microsoft-says-the-software-giant-feels-threatened-2020-07-22https://newrepublic.com/article/158555/whiners-earn-200000-complain-theyre-brokehttps://twitter.com/okcandice_/status/1285956830045380608https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53566830------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------S

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Twitter hack [13:03]GPT-3 got us scared [0:20]Kanye ranting [20:03]African startups with non African founders getting all the money [28:45]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Dev/color is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/33912Equinox Media is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/34102-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/17/african-businesses-black-entrepreneurs-us-investorshttps://delian.substack.com/p/quick-thoughts-on-gpt3------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmai

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael are taking a breather, but this week features a snippet of content from our Extra Ish podcast-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Thinkful is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32412-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Kanye for President [00:26]Tech vs Tech Media [11:00]Bozoma St John new Netflix CMO / Black owned banks [06:47]When is enough enough? [27:50]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Mode Analytics is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32172Bonusly is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/32392-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/n7w3zw/silicon-valley-elite-discuss-journalists-having-too-much-power-in-private-apphttps://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=cda8b746bad28925eca8d451e&id=f25ef3b77b------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Yeezy joins Gap,Facebook Boycott, [29:54]Unpaid labor of Female CEO [6:00]Beyonce the hotep? [27:55]OkayAfrica [21:56]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Credit Repair Cloud is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/31552Elevate Labs is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/31652-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.vogue.com/article/yeezy-gap-kanye-west-announcementhttps://gen.medium.com/the-end-of-the-girlboss-is-nigh-4591dec34ed8https://twitter.com/ABisi123/status/1275223015748493314------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:J Cole vs Noname [16:37]Issues with Robinhood trading app [07:20]Juneteenth filter on Snap [14:53]Apple vs Basecamp [00:30]Racism on Next Door [11:16]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Mode Analytics is hiring here: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/30882Reaktor is hiring here: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/31202-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21298552/apple-hey-email-app-approval-rules-basecamp-launchhttps://www.businessinsider.com/nextdoor-removed-police-feature-criticism-racial-profiling-2020-6?r=US&IR=Thttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/19/robinhood-increases-guardrails-on-options-trading-in-the-wake-of-a-customer-suicide.html------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:The Wing CEO steps downMichael Seibel Reddit Board Member [7:02]Terrence J vs The Wayans, [14:42]Squire raises 34 million series B [16:30]StarBucks messes up [18:56]Juneteenth [29:07]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Arlan Hamilton book ‘Its About Damn Time’www.itsaboutdamntime.com/-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/the-black-founder-list/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/11/style/the-wing-ceo-audrey-gelman-resigns.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jun/12/starbucks-black-lives-matter-clothinghttps://metro.co.uk/2020/06/11/terrence-j-viral-argument-marlon-wayans-parody-show-12840345/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/squire-technologies-raises-34-million-series-b-to-power-barbershop-operations-301073242.html-----------

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:All the new VC funds targeting black founders? [0:57]Alexis Ohianian steps down at Reddit [4:23]iBM abandons facial recognition software [15:17]WoC blocked from negotiation [19:15]-------------------------------------------Sponsor:Arlan Hamilton book ‘Its About Damn Time’https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com/-------------------------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://a16z.com/2020/06/03/talent-x-opportunity/https://tpinsights.com/2020/05/31/twilio-box-spotify-and-other-tech-ceos-speak-out-against-racism-and-police-brutality-others-stay-silent/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/snap-ceo-evan-spiegel-calls-193410367.html------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michael

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:- #BlackLivesMatter- Deleting Trump off Twitter? [6:17]- Profiting off Black Culture [11:12]- Space X launch! [29:20]- Microsoft automating journalism? [24:49]-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Resources mentioned:kwanda.coEthelsclub.comlovejamii.com------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:- Clubhouse raises at 100mil valuation [] - Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal [12:11]- Doja Cat’s anti black comments? [31:12]- Call her Daddy drama [23:13]-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here:techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Extra Reading:https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/05/9830284/what-is-call-her-daddy-podcast-drama-barstoolshttps://www.wired.com/story/what-is-clubhouse-why-does-silicon-valley-care/------------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————Disclaimer: The information pro

Brand new Techish! Abadesi and Michael discuss:Jeff Bezos the TrillionaireDeep faking Jay Z [17:29]Google scales back diversity efforts? [9:32]Remote work for all [30:08]Cinema is dead? [23:22]-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here:techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 a

Brand new TechishAbadesi and Michael discuss:Kanye is now a billionaire [12:29]Grimes and Elon Musk announce their baby is born via Twitter [10:33]Airbnb layoffs [00:51]The “best” interview question [22:29]-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here:techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 p

Extra Ish: Q&A, and How to Survive The Next Madness!Michael and Abadesi are taking a quick breather, so this week's episode is a sneak peek into the exclusive content usually reserved for Patreon supports!---------------------------This episode is sponsored by ‘The Climate Service’They are hiring on POCIT: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/29592-------------------Techish Live in partnership with Facebook! Apply for a free ticket here: https://techishtalkwhatsapphostedbyfac.splashthat.com-------------------------http://pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techhttp://hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive----------Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter.Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay In Touch:www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/hustecrewlivewww.twitter.com/pocintechEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this