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Brand new Techish! This week, Michael sits down with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down:• Pinterest is Megan Thee Stallion’s favorite app (5:20)• Influencer review tanks company’s stock (8:55)• OJ Simpson dies at 76 (13:00)• Fake TikTok podcasts (21:09)• Silicon Valley’s ‘fake it till you make it’ culture (23:00)• Forbes to fraud pipeline (28:45)———————————————————— Extra Reading:• Megan Thee Stallion’s favorite app is Pinterest, obviously [TechCrunch] • Amazon's Just Walk Out technology relies on hundreds of workers in India watching you shop [Business Insider]Plus subscribe to Dom’s newsletter, The Black Cat, for all things Black tech, businesses, culture & politics.How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment

Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down: The US government suing Apple (0:18) Florida to ban social media for under 14s (8:42)Will AI create one-person unicorns? (16:33) Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire cuts ties with Candace Owens (23:05) DEI backlash: headlines vs reality (27:48)Extra Reading:Justice Department Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets [US Gov]Cyberbullying: One in six teenagers report harassment online [BBC]Black Women Twice As Likely To Be Cyber-Flashed, Finds Report [POCIT]Plus check out Abadesi’s webinar: How to be more inclusive at work [Hustle Crew] ————————————————————  This episode is sponsored by Intuit: https://intuit.com/pocitHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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

Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into • Diddy the Diddler (0:30) • Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis (5:15) • Is DEI the new n-word? (11:50) • Marissa Mayer’s new app embracing risk (20:40) • Reddit goes public (29:35) • Trump’s Truth Social stock soars (32:20) ————————————————————  Extra Reading: • ‘They Don’t Have The Courage To Say The N-Word’—Baltimore Mayor Condemns ‘DEI’ Attacks Following Bridge Collapse [Forbes]  How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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 m

Techish is back! This week, we break down: Shudu’s creator is finally paying Black models (00:15) Christopher Nolan paid just under $100M for Oppenheimer (4:25)Another Diddy lawsuit (9:15) Will DevOn AI replace software engineers? (12:55) How to pitch to a VC (18:25)Ye’s genius Super Bowl ad (26:45) ————————————————————  Extra Reading: 'My AI twin may get me more modelling work' [BBC News]Pre-Seed Round Investing For Black Founders - Application Form————————————————————  This episode is sponsored by Intuit: https://intuit.com/pocit How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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

Techish is back in the building, and this week, we break down: Are tech conferences worth it? (0:30)The TikTok ban (6:00)Trump AI fakes target Black voters (10:00Kate Middleton conspiracy theories (14:50)Elon Musk is suing OpenAI (20:40)———————————————————— Extra Reading:Potential U.S. TikTok Ban Leaves Black Creators In Limbo [POCIT] Trump Supporters Target Black Voters With Faked AI-Generated Images [POCIT] Ex-Twitter Executives Sue Elon Musk for $128 Million in Severance Pay [Bloomberg]———————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Intuit: https://intuit.com/pocitHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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

Throwback episode: This week, we’re revisiting some of our favorite celebrity and business stories!• Kim K’s Skims is now a $4 billion company (0:15)• Keith Lee’s Atlanta reviews and influencer culture (5:05)• Beyoncé divorces Adidas (11:25)• Jay Z and rich people conversations (17:55)How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Tech

Techish is back with another episode! Hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:Rising unemployment among Black men (0:30)Man sues “Are We Dating The Same Guy?” Facebook group (5:33)Nobody is really your friend at work (13:55)What your job says about your personality (25:07)—————————————————————  Extra Reading:    The unemployment rate of Black men rose in January, underscoring continued inequality in labor market [CNBC]Hiring managers pass over ‘names associated with Black people’ in their rush to review resumes, according to study of all 50 U.S. states [Fortune]Black Women Face Worse Job Outcomes In White-Dominated Work Environments, Study Reveals [POCIT] How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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 pr

Techish is back with another episode! Hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:Apple Vision Pro (0:40)Meta’s stock is booming (3:38)Adam Neumann wants to buy back WeWork (7:30)Is Taylor Swift a psyop? (11:15)Grammy wins and blaccents (14:55)Mr & Mrs Smith reboot (18:25)—————————————————————  Extra Reading:   Adam Neumann Raised More In One Round Than All Black Founders Raised This Quarter [POCIT] ————————————————————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.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://

Techish is back with another episode! Hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:PwC boss tells Gen Z to return to office in age of AI (0:29)Career success vs soft life (6:00)Dating icks and short kings (12:35)Haggling your bills and subscription costs (20:35)Who wins when Black founders sell their companies? (24:50)—————————————————————  Extra Reading:   Gen Z employees who want to succeed in the age of AI should come to the office more, accounting giant U.K. boss says [Fortune]Beatrice Dixon’s The Honey Pot Co. Secures Monumental $380M Investment [POCIT]This Isn't The Brand I Started: Why I'm Saying Goodbye To Afrocenchix After 15 Years [Black Ballad] ————————————————————  This episode is sponsored by Intuit: https://intuit.com/pocit How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters

Techish is back with another episode! Hosts Abadesi and Michael unpack:Are tech layoffs targeting BIPOC? (0:40)Twitter functioning despite mass layoffs (4:44)Tech workers leaving the industry for… farming?! (9:50)TikToks go silent as Universal Music Group pulls its music (13:40)—————————————————————  Extra Reading:   Fans React to Removal of UMG Artists From TikTok: ‘Were We Silent or Silenced?’ [Rolling Stone] 'I’m Singaporean': TikTok CEO grilled by US senator repeatedly about ties with China – video [The Guardian] ————————————————————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. ———————————————————— Watc

Welcome back! This week, Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:• DEI founders jumping ship amid culture war (0:10)• Male founders start “girls only” club after discovering sexism (8:15)• P Diddy, Russell Brand, and why we don’t listen to women (14:50)• The courage to be disliked (23:34)———————————————————————  Extra Reading:   Why have five men started a “girls only” club in New York City? [Women’s Agenda]How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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. ———————————————

Techish is back for a brand new season! To kick off 2024, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:Layoffs in the age of TikTok and remote work (0.00)Is Google’s reign finally over?  (6:10)“DEI must DIE”: Elon Musk’s culture war  (13:43)Bill Ackman’s dry snitching backfires, wife accused of plagiarism (17:29)Crypto, wealth managers, and investing your assets (24:21)————————————————————— The episode is sponsored by Intuit:  https://intuit.com/pocitExtra Reading:  Viral TikTok Video Of Cloudflare Employee Is A Lesson On How To Not Fire Workers (Forbes)Stocks Climb to Record, Lifted by Big Tech and Rate Cut Hopes (New York Times)Books:YOU’RE NOT BROKE YOU’RE PRE-RICH…Unshakeable - [Finance book recommended by Michael] How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and

Techish is back with a founders’ special! Hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:• Investing in yourself with a $20K masterclass (1:08)• Surviving 2023 as a Black founder (15:10)• Race vs gender equity progress in the workplace (23:00)• Getting ghosted by job applicants during the bull market (27:00)• Leveraging pretty privilege to close deals (29:58)————————————————————— This episode is sponsored by Hubspot: Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better athttps://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————— Extra Reading: • Odey Asset Management to shut after sexual misconduct allegations against founder • Black Founders Face Funding Decline With Just 0.13% Of VC This Q3• Has 2023 Been A Brutal Year For Black Founders?———————————————————— Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay In Touch: https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ https://www.twitter.com/abadesi https://w

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Hosts Abadesi & Michael break down:The founder who scammed Google and Facebook out of $100M (0:50)Nvidia’s co-founder regrets building a company from scratch (3:05)Will Ozempic’s popularity hurt food and fitness companies? (12:05)Has wedding culture gotten out of control? (21:55)ChatGPT’s new features and why it’s so hard to build a sustainable AI business (27:55)—————————————————————This episode is sponsored by Hubspot:Learn how Hubspot can help your business grow better at https://www.hubspot.com—————————————————————Extra Reading:He Tried to Bilk Google and Facebook Out of $100 Million With Fake Invoices Nvidia cofounder Jensen Huang says ‘nobody in their right mind’ would start a company, and he’d opt out if he could go back in time 55, unemployed and faking normal: One woman's story of barely scraping by [video]————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish Advertise on Techish: https:

Techish is back with a brand-new episode! This week, hosts Michael & Abadesi recap the Techish live show before diving into:RIP ‘Friends’ star Matthew PerryWeWork going bankrupt: the winners and the losersKeith Lee’s Atlanta restaurant reviews wreak havoc onlineHas influencer culture ruined customer service?————————————————————Further reading: The True Story Behind WeCrashedKeith Lee's TikTok Food Reviews Had Atlanta's Restaurant Scene in Shambles. What Happened?————————————————————Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com————————————————————Check out Michael’s stuff:POCITPOCIT Weekly NewsletterPOCIT Job BoardCheck out Abadesi's stuff:Hustle Crew - Inclusion TrainingHustle Crew AcademyDream Big Hustle Hard————————————————————Follow us on Twitter and Instagram————————————————————Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dGet the ad-free version of Techish: https://www.patreon.com/techish————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode repre

Techish is back with a throwback episode about careers! Abadesi and Michael break down:-- Mixing business and friends (00:25)- Oversharing on social media (06:57)- Risk-averse careers (11:37)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport 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/hustlecrewlivetwitter.com/techishpodEmail 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 t

Techish is back with a throwback career special: recorded circa 2019-2020———————————————————— Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com ———————————————————— Check out Michael’s Stuff: • POCIT • POCIT Weekly Newsletter • POCIT Job Board Check out Abadesi stuff: • Hustle Crew - Inclusion Training • Hustle Crew Academy • Dream Big Hustle Hard ———————————————————— Follow us on: Twitter Instagram ———————————————————— Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8d Get Ad Free Version of Techish: https://www.patreon.com/techishHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.————————————————————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 appl

Techish Live show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757?aff=oddtdtcreator ———————————————————— Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi dive into: How the attention economy is  stronger than everTupac's murder mystery is solvedJay-Z and rich people's conversations are now contentLululemon throws in the towel on Mirror Shopify's CEO Says No Side Hustles ———————————————————— Further reading:   Everything Keefe D Has Publicly Said About Tupac’s MurderLululemon is throwing in the towel on MirrorShopify CEO urges employees to prioritize company commitment over side gigs————————————————————Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————Check out Michael’s Stuff:• POCIT• POCIT Weekly Newsletter• POCIT Job BoardCheck out Abadesi stuff:• Hustle Crew - Inclusion Training• Hustle Crew Academy• Dream Big Hustle Hard————————————————————Follow us on: Twitter Instagram————————————————————Advertise on Techish: How to

Techish Live show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757?aff=oddtdtcreator-------------Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi dive into: Abadesi's toxic experience at a women's careers fairFearless Fund and the VC gender gapColeman Hughes' controversial racial colorblindness TEDTalkThe value of ESG and what it actually means for corporations   ———————————————————— Further reading:  A federal appeals court blocks a grant program for Black female entrepreneursFearless Fund's 914-Page Response Makes A Strong Case That Discrimination Lawsuit Is BaselessColeman Hughes: asking 'where are you from?' isn't racistA Case for Color Blindness | Coleman Hughes | TED————————————————————Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————  Check out Michael’s Stuff:• POCIT• POCIT Weekly Newsletter• POCIT Job BoardCheck out Abadesi stuff:• Hustle Crew - Inclusion Training• Hustle Crew Academy• How to

Techish Live show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757?aff=oddtdtcreator-------------Techish is back with a brand new special episode, and host Michael is joined by founder of Black Girls Camping Trip and screenwriter Tianna, the Writer.  Together they dive into:The writer's strike coming to an endHow to make it as a Black woman writer How AI is impacting the creative industry ————————————————————Check out Hubspot CRM: https://www.hubspot.com ————————————————————Explore the iDigress Podcast: http://idigress.show ————————————————————Check out Michael’s Stuff:• POCIT• POCIT Weekly Newsletter• POCIT Job BoardCheck out Abadesi stuff:• Hustle Crew - Inclusion Training• Hustle Crew Academy• Dream Big Hustle Hard————————————————————Follow us on: Twitter Instagram————————————————————Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dGet Ad Free Version of Techish: https://www.patreon.com/techishHow to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and