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Techish

Techish

306 episodes

6 days ago

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and the First Woke War Play 02:18 Seductive Espionage in Silicon Valley 11:10 Sequoia Capital COO Resigns Over I...

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Entrepreneurship

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and the First Woke War Play 02:18 Seductive Espionage in Silicon Valley 11:10 Sequoia Capital COO Resigns Over I...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/306)

Techish

Sexy Silicon Valley Spies, Sequoia Capital, Is Rihanna's Fenty Beauty In Trouble?

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and the First Woke War Play 02:18 Seductive Espionage in Silicon Valley 11:10 Sequoia Capital COO Resigns Over I...

6 days ago

24 minutes

Techish

Black Founder Struggles, Sperm Racing Startups, Anti-Social Media, Marc Lamont Hill and Black Intellectuals. Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis unpack what’s really going on with funding for Black founders — and why so many are heading back to the 9-to-5. They also get into Elon Musk’s clash with X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, Meta’s smart glasses and the end of privacy, and why academics need to step out of the ivory tower. Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) ...

1 week ago

25 minutes

Techish

Gen Z’s Job-Pocalypse: Accenture Lays Off 11K Due to AI? Is UK Black History Month Dead?

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish is back! In this week's episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down Gen Z’s job market struggles, from AI shaking up entry-level roles to companies cutting costs and outsourcing instead of hiring fresh talent. They dig into why degrees aren’t translating into jobs, how AI panic is reshaping the workplace, and why some businesses are still dragging their feet on automation. And for our...

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

Techish

Techish Presents IRL: Decoding the Planet with Bridget Todd

Techish is taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September! In the meantime, we’ve got a fantastic episode to share from our friends over at the IRL Podcast. You might remember we had IRL host Bridget Todd on Techish recently for our Falling in Love With Your AI episode. So trust us, you’re gonna love this one. ———————————————————— Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers From season eight of the IRL podcast: AI and Us. AI may be able to talk to a...

2 months ago

31 minutes

Techish

Spicy Career Questions: Promotions, Clout vs. Coin, Black Excellence, and Job Hunting While Employed

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Abadesi and Michael tackle the spicy career questions you've been asking ChatGPT but not your manager. They get into what really matters when it comes to getting promoted: performance or perception, how to choose a mentor, clout versus coin, and whether Black Excellence is pushing us forward or holding us back. And for the Patreon fam: Is it disloyal to job hunt while you'...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Techish

Vogue's AI Backlash, Figma's IPO, Fixed Careers Are Over, Is Tim Cook's Time Up? Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to unpack how AI is shaking up the fashion and film industries. They also cover Vinod Khosla’s take on ditching traditional careers, Figma’s IPO, why former FTC chair Lina Khan feels vindicated, and why Apple is in need of a shake-up. And for our Patreon listeners: could the UK’s new Online Safety...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Techish

AI Startups Push 72 Hour Workweek, Black Beauty Brand Ami Colé Closes, Flo Leaks Your Period Data Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week, Techish host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down why Silicon Valley is leaning into the intense 996 work culture. They also dive into Black beauty brands like Ami Colé struggling to stay afloat. Flo’s privacy trial, and Mira Murati’s $2 billion seed round. And for the Patreon subscribers: why the Tea app is in hot water and the dark si...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Techish

Coldplay Kiss Cam, Is Dating Your Coworker Worth the Risk? Hailey Bieber Backlash

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the incident that everyone is talking about: two execs spotted getting cozy at a Coldplay concert. They unpack the drama, talk about trust in the workplace, and explore how social media turns everything into a spectacle. They also chat about the blurry lines in work relationships, Hailey Bieber's Rhode, and ask if influencer culture is losing its...

3 months ago

22 minutes

Techish

Are Tech Careers Over? Microsoft Fires 9K People, Surviving Layoffs, Soham Parekh Was Onto Something

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning why job cuts continue despite record profits. They chat about how AI is changing roles, the value of networking, and staying financially ready in shaky times. Plus, tips on job hunting, social media’s influence on spending, and a reminder to take charge of your career. Chapters 00:24 Microsoft Cuts 9,000...

3 months ago

21 minutes

Techish

The Tech Swindler, Addicted To My AI Chatbot, Grammarly Takes On Big Tech?

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish In this episode of Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the wild story of the tech con artist who is fooling Silicon Valley startups, exposing some big cracks in how the industry hires. They also break down the rise of AI addictions, the emotional pull of chatbots, and round off with Grammarly's acquisition of Superhuman. Chapters 00:25 The Tech Swindler: The Greatest Catfish of a Generation?...

3 months ago

27 minutes

Techish

Falling In Love With Your AI, The Future of AI Companionship, The Convenience Economy Ft Bridget Todd

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish In this episode of Techish, Abadesi chats with Bridget Todd (There Are No Girls on the Internet and IRL) about how AI is changing our lives, especially when it comes to companionship and relationships. They dive into the convenience economy, the responsibilities of tech companies and users, and why real community still matters in an increasingly AI-driven world. Follow Bridget Todd on Instagram @brid...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Techish

Solo Founder Sells 6-Month AI Startup For $80M, The Social Network 2, Microsoft vs. OpenAI

This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about the solo "vibe coder" who sold to Wix for $80M, the Social Network sequel, the Microsoft–OpenAI drama, and why working a "low-status" job might help you be a better person. Chapters 00:28 Six-Month Vibe Coder Gets $80M 09:00 The Social Network Is Getting a Sequel 17:59 Microsoft vs. OpenAI Feud Heats Up 32:14 'Fascism Starts From the Standing Desk' [Patreon-Only] Take TripleTen's career quiz to get a free personalized career consulta...

4 months ago

33 minutes

Techish

"Cheat at Everything" AI App Raises $15M, Startup Hype, and the Death of the Tech Interview

This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about Cluely, a startup with a “cheat at everything” app. They dive into its viral marketing, the ethics of using it in job interviews, and whether traditional knowledge still matters in today’s fast-changing industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:14 The Rise of Cluely: The AI App For Cheating at Everything 02:46 Startup Stunts and the Attention Economy 08:47 Tech Interviews are Broken Take TripleTen's career quiz to get a free personaliz...

4 months ago

12 minutes

Techish

AI Startup Faked Its Way to Unicorn Status, Apple's Liquid Glass, MAGA Influencers

In this episode, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi break down startup hype culture, especially all the smoke and mirrors around AI. They chat about tweaking revenue numbers, investors turning a blind eye, and why tech needs more ethics and less ego. They also chat about Apple’s latest WWDC drops, MAGA influencers in the White House, and why good journalism still matters. Chapters 00:25 Builder.ai Faked Its AI With 700 Indian Engineers? 16:09 Can Liquid Glass Rescue Apple From Its Flop E...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Techish

Are We in a Graduate Recession? Timbaland’s AI Artist, OnlyFans in $8Bn Sale Talks

Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into how AI is shaking up applications and why some grads are crushing it while others are stuck, Timbaland swapping out human artists for AI, and the future of adult content. Chapters 00:27 Is It a Graduate Recession? 11:29 Timbaland Debuts AI-Generated Artist TaTa 24:59 OnlyFans on Sale for $8 Billion [Patreon-Only] Extra Reading & Resources No hire, no fire: The worst job market for grads in years [CNN]TIMBALAND’S NEW ARTIST IS YOUNG, PHOTOG...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Techish

AI Can Blackmail Us Now?I Crypto Violence IRL, Keke Palmer’s A Frugal Queen, Google’s $50M Racism Lawsuit

Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish ---- This week on Techish, host Abadesi is joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis. They break down: AI blackmail, the violence that’s rocking the crypto world, and why being frugal matters, Lauren Sanchez marrying Jeff Bezos, and what big racism payouts mean for tech giants. Chapters 01:07 Anthropic's AI Chatbot Blackmails Engineer 07:15 The Violence That’s Got the Crypto Elite Shook 16:23Wh...

5 months ago

38 minutes

Techish

How to Secure a Raise, Awkward Conversations, and Working On Your Terms

Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/ Brand new Techish! This week, Abadesi is answering YOUR questions! She keeps it real about how to level up when there’s no clear path, ask for that raise (and actually get it), how make work fit your life (not the other way around), and staying ahead in an AI world. Chapters 00:00 Career Growth and Community Q&A 1:06 Leveling Up in Your Career When There's No Clear Path 06:27 How to Position Yourself for Raises and P...

5 months ago

30 minutes

Techish

AITA? Turning Down Nepo Jobs, Family Loans, And Petty Revenge

Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/ Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael switch things up this week with some juicy AITA scenarios. They unpack turning down a big tech job handed to you through family connections, saying no to bankrolling your brother’s startup, and getting a little petty post-layoff. They dive into privilege, responsibility, and the messy mix of family and money. Chapters 00:17 Turning Down a Big Tech Job Because of Nepotism 08:29 Saying No ...

5 months ago

18 minutes

Techish

AI Is Coming for Our Jobs? $330M Bitcoin Theft, Warren Buffett Retires, Meta Gala

Patreon: Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: www.patreon.com/techish Episode description: This week, Abadesi is back on the pod with co-host Michael to break down what the rise of AI means for our jobs and why women automation might hit women the hardest. They also get into digital privacy, scams, cybercrime, and the double standards in how we talk about wealth online. To wrap things up, they reflect on Warren Buffett stepping down and ask: what do the rich really o...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Techish

Zuck’s AI Cure For Loneliness, An App For Cheating Life, Sinners, $12M For Khloe K’s Popcorn

Patreon: Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: www.patreon.com/techish Episode description: Techish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis dive into Meta’s attempt to tackle loneliness the AI app that lets you cheat at, well... everything, and what Duolingo’s AI-first strategy means for the future of work. They also chat about Ryan Coogler’s big moves with Sinners and why the Kardashians’ latest venture into the food industry is raising eyeb...

6 months ago

34 minutes