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Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss Bezos stepping down as CEO, Amazon’s 14 leadership principles and their lofty ambitions to be Earth’s best employer. (1:00)They also break down:- Is it the end of an era for innovation for Big Tech companies? (5:00)- Sha’Carri Richardson’s ban from the Olympics, cannabis, and the politics of sport (8:55)- The pros and cons of Robinhood going public(16:48)- The online scam taking money from your bank transfers (23:40)- Instagram’s new feature for businesses to identify as Black owned (28:00)—————————————————————Sponsors:Get your ticket for Inbound 2021! Speakers include Oprah Winfrey, Tristan Walker and more! Register for your free tickets here: https://www.inbound.com/register (Discount Code: POCIT)TopHatter is hiring a Software Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/72551—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Rea

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss why Black content creators are refusing to make new dance content for TikTok and the overwhelming nature of social media. (0:50)They also break down:- White privilege, raising capital, and starting companies in Africa (8:50)- A teacher Maxwell Chimedza uses his WhatsApp to coach students in Zimbabwe (16:50)- Facebook hits a trillion and tech monopolies (21:50) - Charles D. King talks privilege in film and challenging conventional narratives (29:08)—————————————————————Sponsors:Get your ticket for Inbound 2021! Speakers include Oprah Winfrey, Tristan Walker and more! Register for your ticket here: https://www.inbound.com/register (Discount Code: POCIT)TopHatter is hiring a Software Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/72551—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://peopleofcolorintech.com/front/why-b

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the FTC, led by Lina Khan, is reviewing Amazon’s purchase of MGM film studio. Is the U.S. government finally catching up to the mechanics of Big Tech? (5:18)They also break down:- T-Pain talks mental health, autotune and Usher comments on his place in music (0:11)- The new wave of consumer investing and meme stocks (12:40)- Jay-Z suing Damon Dash over NFT of ‘Reasonable Doubt’(19:35)- Airbnb’s ‘Smart Pricing’ algorithm fail and a convo about BLM symbolism (22:02)—————————————————————Sponsors:FireHydrant is hiring a Senior Software Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/72631—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.complex.com/music/t-pain-depressed-usher-musichttps://www.wsj.com/articles/amazons-planned-purchase-of-mgm-to-be-reviewed-by-ftc-11624379614https://www.nme.com/news/music/roc-a-fella-su

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the tech companies setting new flexible workplace policies, while other companies hold on to traditional workplace structures—can we have both? (11:50)They also break down:- Shopify invests $250M in Stripe and the benefits of being in the inside (0.50)- Aba’s take on the Twitter ban in Nigeria (7:33)- The battle of the billionaires Elon vs Bezos (20:20)- Pension funds are entering the housing market and outbidding regular folks (25:22)—————————————————————Sponsors:Cliniko is hiring a Marketing Designer & Illustrator: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/70911fly.io is hiring a Site Reliability Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/72451—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://betakit.com/shopify-reportedly-invests-in-stripe-bringing-total-stake-to-over-350-million/https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/11/tech

Techish is back with a brand new episode discussing thoughts on the Nigerian government banning Twitter and the trend of authoritarian governments banning certain social media platforms. (11:22)They also break down:Diddy to launch another digital marketplace for Black owned businesses (0:39)Bezos going to space on first human spaceflight (2:47)Tax loopholes and how to get the rich to pay their taxes (4:50)Naomi Osaka takes a stand on her mental health (7:42)—————————————————————Sponsors:The Obama Foundation is Hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/70741—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/04/nigeria-suspends-twitter-operations-says-platform-undermines-its-corporate-existence/https://www.essence.com/news/money-career/diddy-salesforce-launch-digital-marketplace-black-owned-businesses/https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/jeff-bezos-and-his-brother-w

Techish is back with an episode from the back catalogue!—————————————————————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 the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. —————————————

Techish is back with an episode from their Patreon exclusive ‘Extra-ish’. Abadesi and Michael discuss Peter Thiel’s comments on China weaponizing Bitcoin and the geopolitics of crypto (3:25)They also break down:- The price of greed and turning fame into a hustle (0:20)- Elon Musk says Tesla no longer accepting Bitcoin(9:40)- Transhumanism and virtual fashion for avatars (12:48)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://thegrio.com/2021/04/14/dj-mustard-personal-shopper-steals-50k-instagram/https://www.coindesk.com/peter-thiel-china-weaponizing-bitcoin-politicshttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/12/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-stop-accepting-bitcoin-for-car-purchases.htmlhttps://www.inputmag.com/style/nft-sneakers-virtual-shoes-rtfkt-studios-non-fungible-tokens-blockchain—————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvert

Techish is back with an episode from their Patreon exclusive ‘Extra-ish’. Abadesi and Michael discuss Diddy’s open letter to GM, calling for them to spend more advertising dollars on Black-owned companies (5:46)They also break down:- Amazon employees failed attempt to unionize (0:17)- Vanessa Bryant ending Kobe’s Nike deal (8:45)- Rich Dad Poor Dad mindset (10:11)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/technology/amazon-workers-against-union.htmlhttps://variety.com/2021/music/news/sean-diddy-combs-slams-general-motors-for-disrespecting-black-owned-media-brands-if-you-love-us-pay-us-1234946959/https://www.tmz.com/2021/04/20/kobe-bryant-vanessa-nike-sneakers-gianna/—————————————————————Use the hashtag #Techish on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2-----------------Stay I

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss pandemic impacts including Zoom meetings causing an increase in plastic surgery, and a look into the future of our online identities. (0.30) They also break down:- Africa’s new basketball league, J.Cole playing for Rwanda (10:05)- Going into business with friends (13:00)- Allowing apps to track you online: yes or no? (20:08)- Elon Musk’s performance on SNL (29:00)—————————————————————Sponsors:Flatiron Health is hiring: https://flatiron.com/careers/open-positions/Moveable Ink is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/11192—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.economist.com/international/2021/04/11/covid-19-is-fuelling-a-zoom-boom-in-cosmetic-surgeryhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/57071745https://mashable.com/article/ios-14-5-users-opt-out-of-ad-tracking/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/worl

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the fallout from the Basecamp's situation.They also break down:- Bill and Melinda Gates divorce- The mother of all bubbles - Dogecoin- Black Panther 2 'Wakanda Forever- Gentrified startups—————————————————————Sponsors:Flatiron Health is hiring: flatiron.com/careers/open-positions/Movable Ink is hiring: —————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/black-panther-2-wakanda-forever-b1841305.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/04/dogecoins-price-is-rising-ahead-of-elon-musks-snl-appearance-.htmlhttps://www.platformer.news/p/-how-basecamp-blew-up—————————————————————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/micha

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the outrage at Basecamp’s ‘new ways of working’ announcement, including banning political and societal discussions at work (0.50)They also break down:- Asian American CEO fired for microdosing LSD at work (12:24)- Tik Tok’s algorithm isn’t as complex as you think (15:44)- Facebook vs Apple’s ad tracking update (19:20) - Heart attack man and lessons on being fulfilled at work (22:48)- Daniel Kaluuya historic win and funny moments from the Oscars (28:26)—————————————————————Sponsors:Flatiron Health is hiring: https://flatiron.com/careers/open-positions/—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.platformer.news/p/-what-really-happened-at-basecamphttps://www.vice.com/en/article/k78a3z/basecamp-didnt-just-ban-politics-at-work-its-an-executive-power-grabhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-27/i

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the volatile crypto world, investor influencers and a new generation of Black wealth, embracing crypto to ‘catch up’ (18:00)They also break down:- Andreessen Horowitz’s big payout and his Clubhouse predictions (0:51) - Are we monetising our hobbies at the expense of our happiness? (8:11)- The rise and fall of crypto (14:00)- Spy threats on social media (22:22)- Vulnerability, trauma and sharing our stories online for engagement, but at what cost? (28:32)—————————————————————Sponsors:Moveable Ink is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/company/page/11192Flatiron Health is hiring: https://flatiron.com/careers/open-positions/—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/14/coinbase-who-gets-rich.htmlhttps://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-price-bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-dogeday-420-09093983

Techish is back with an AMA mini episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss which kind of apps they would like to see in the current tech landscape.They also break down:AI for the brainCan we democratize therapy?What are our short and long term personal and career goals?—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Follow us www.instagram.com/techishpod Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————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 with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss confessions of an overnight millionaire and VC Nas/Queenbridge Ventures reported to make $100 million off the Coinbase IPO (0.50)They also break down:- Ghana hosting the new headquarters for Twitter (5:50)- Twitter offers $4 Billion for Clubhouse (10:45)- Which tech company scares you the most? (14:42)- Amazon prevents workers from unionising in Alabama (17:04)- The cultural influence of DMX (21:36)- BLM and transparency issues, how do we hold organisations accountable? (22:40)—————————————————————Sponsors:Postscript is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/59367—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/04/confessions-overnight-tech-millionaire.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2021/04/13/coinbase-sets-direct-listing-reference-price-at-250-share-valuing-th

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss Linklaters becoming the first magic circle firm to end hair discrimination for Black employees. Why are we still policing afro hairstyles in 2021? (0:53)They also break down:- Threats to Clubhouse: LinkedIn and Spotify launching audio only features (4:10)- Are some entrepreneurs just scammers? (9:30)- Like it or love it: Kim K joins the billionaires club (19:20)- Twitter’s new community pages (29:37)- Which tech stack should I use for my product? (32:25)—————————————————————Sponsors:TasteMakers Africa is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/59277Stash is hiring: https://www.pocitjobs.com/job/60457—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.globallegalpost.com/big-stories/linklaters-becomes-first-magic-circle-firm-to-support-afro-hairstyle-campaign-57418054/https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22356993

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael break down:* Lil Nas X new video (07:55)* Amazon vs Unions (01.25)* UK racism report (13.30)* Fraudulent founder (21:51)* Community businesses (27.50)—————————————————————Sponsors:Get your free Notion account here: www.notion.soNotion is hiring: www.notion.so/careers—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://mashable.com/article/ubiome-poop-testing-startup-founders-charged-doj-sec/?europe=truehttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56575497https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56572245—————————————————————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——————————

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the lawsuit from Katrina Parrott who created diverse skin tones emojis and was turned down at Apple. As creators how can we protect our ideas? (1:25)They also break down:- Will Clubhouse fail? (7:07)- Kanye vs Jay Z co founder debate: who would you pick? (15:55)- Gumroad crowdfunds equity and turns customers into investors (25:12)—————————————————————Sponsors:Get your free Notion account here: www.notion.soNotion is hiring: www.notion.so/careers—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive—————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/03/10/katrina-parrott-skin-tone-emoji-apple-lawsuit/?arc404=truehttps://twitter.com/ShaanVP/status/1371972261004070913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.notion.so%2Fpocit%2FEpisode-22-905342d879c2439c85ce8c7152991340https://www.businessinsider.c

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss Clubhouse launching an accelerator program promising brand deals or 5K a month for creators to use their platform. (14:23)They also break down:Are the Grammys still relevant anymore? (2:23) Triller buys Verzuz and gives all performers equity (7:03)Harry & Meghan’s explosive interview (9:12)Spain pilots a 4 day work week (20:09)———————————————————Sponsors:Get your free Notion account here: www.notion.soNotion is hiring: www.notion.so/careers————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive————————————————————Extra Reading:https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/music/a35832331/2021-grammys-boycott-controversy/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2021-03-09/triller-acquires-timbaland-and-verzuzhttps://gal-dem.com/meghan-markle-oprah-interview/https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/15/clubhouse-promises-its-accelerator-participants-eit

Techish is back with a brand new episode! Michael is under the weather so Abadesi breaks down the latest stories, including Flutterwave joining the unicorn club! (0:30)Abadesi breaks down:- Square buys Jay-Z’s Tidal (2:30)- Discrimination & harassment at work (5:13)- Diversity, equity & inclusion policies in the US (10:00)—————————————————————www.pocitjobs.com for roles for POC in techwww.hustlecrew.co for talks and training to make your company more inclusive-------------------------------------------Extra Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/09/african-payments-company-flutterwave-raises-170m-now-valued-at-over-1b/?tpcc=ECTW2020https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-04/square-to-buy-music-service-tidal-make-jay-z-a-board-memberhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/shereeatcheson/2021/03/10/stop-us-exceptionalism-in-global-diversity-equity--inclusion-strategies/-------------------------------------------Use the hashtag #Techishpod on Twitter & IGSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishAdverti

Subscribe to our patreon to here the full episode: www.patreon.com/techish————————————————————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://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com...