Techish
Techish
Techish
A podcast by two founders talking about all things tech, pop culture, and life. It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.Starring tech founders Abadesi Osunsade [@abadesi] and Michael Berhane [ @michaelberhane_]. Visit us at www.techishpod.com and use the hashtag #Techish.
Spending 20k On A Masterclass? How Did We Survive 2023, Leveraging Looks To Sell Products
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://www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive https://twitter.com/techishpod Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
Nov 21, 2023
36 min
Is Entrepreneurship Worth It, Wedding Culture, Ozempic, ChatGPT Killed My Business
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://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay In Touch: https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ https://www.twitter.com/abadesi https://www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive https://twitter.com/techishpod Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
Nov 14, 2023
31 min
WeWork going Bankrupt, RIP Matthew Perry, Keith Lee and Influencer Culture
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
Nov 7, 2023
21 min
Throwback Career Special: Picking a Co-founder, Oversharing on Social Media, Low Risk Wealth?
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
Oct 31, 2023
19 min
Throwback: How To Survive As A Founder & As POC In Society/Tech [throwback]
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/techish
Oct 24, 2023
24 min
Attention Economy Solved Tupac Murder, Jay Z,  Lululemon Shuts Down Mirror, Shopify CEO Says No Side Hustles
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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dGet Ad Free Version of Techish: https://www.patreon.com/techish
Oct 17, 2023
23 min
Men Disrupt Women’s Career Fair, Fearless Fund, Color Blindness and Coleman Hughes
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• 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/techish
Oct 10, 2023
28 min
Writer's Strike is Over! Making it as a Black Woman Writer & the Role of AI - Ft. Tianna, the Writer
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/techish
Oct 3, 2023
36 min
Oja Founder Cancelled, Evil CEO Says Workers Need Pain, Lazy Girl Jobs?
Techish Live show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techish-live-show-tickets-704422866757?aff=oddtdtcreatorTechish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael & Abadesi dive into: What's a "Lazy Girl Job"?The billionaire asking for pain in the economy Oja shutting down RIP Yohanes Kidane Mental health epidemic ———————————————————— Further reading: https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/60-80k-tiktoker-encourages-women-110000811.html ———————————————————— 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/techish
Sep 26, 2023
27 min
Google Pays Black Employees Less? Airbnb Banned in NY? AI Boyfriends, Blackfaced Articles
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: Airbnb defacto ban Google paying Black employees less AI Boyfriends Dominque Samuels Black face articles ———————————————————— Further reading: https://peopleofcolorintech.com/articles/leaked-google-spreadsheet-reveals-black-employees-earn-20k-less-than-white-colleagues/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/06/new-york-city-airbnb-short-stay-booking-rental-rules-laws-impact ———————————————————— 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/techish
Sep 19, 2023
29 min
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