Techish

Techish

A podcast by two founders and investors who talk about all things tech, pop culture, and life. It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.Starring tech founders and investors Abadesi Osunsade and Michael Berhane.@techishpod on socials. and youtube.com/@techishpod

  1. 21. apr.

    The AI Backlash Just Got Real

    Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Brand new Techish! Michael and Abadesi kick things off with the Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's house amid growing AI anxieties and ask: is it ever okay to respond to structural violence with physical violence? They also get into Emma Grede calling herself a "max three-hour mum" and what the backlash reveals about gender expectations and overparenting culture. For the Patreon folk, they're digging into Allbirds, once Silicon Valley's favourite wool sneaker brand, making millions on the stock market after pivoting to AI.  Chapters 00:56 Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's House: The AI Backlash Turns Violent 14:37 Emma Grede Is a “Max 3-Hour Mom”: Overparenting And The Cult of Celebrity   32:26 Allbirds Stock Prices Soars After It Pivots From Shoes to AI [Patreon-Only] Extra Reading & Resources Online response to the attack on Sam Altman’s house shows a generational divide [Fortune]Video appears to show California Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire suspect starting blaze, saying: "Should have paid us more”  [CBS News]Emma Grede Defends Being a 'Three Hour Mum' On Weekends: 'I'm Trying to Be Really Honest’ [Today]Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is [FT]Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    30 min.

  2. 14. apr.

    Are We Watching the End of Stable Tech Employment?

    Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down Oracle laying off 30,000 employees in a push to build more AI infrastructure. If the stable tech career is officially dead, do we all need side hustles to survive? They also dig into the Apprentice UK candidate whose LinkedIn got flagged for inappropriate content and how you grow your professional digital brand when the algorithm prefers your holiday snaps? And for the Patreon folk, Michael and Abadesi get into Wireless Festival getting cancelled after Kanye was banned from the UK. Chapters 00:45 Oracle Lays Off 30,000 Workers: We All Need Side Hustles Now 16:30 The Apprentice UK: Are We Too Comfortable On LinkedIn? 28:06 Wireless Cancelled After Kanye Banned From the UK [Patreon-Only] Extra Reading & Resources Oracle’s Massive 30,000 Layoff As AI Spending Surges [Forbes]The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation [McKinsey]Layoffs To Lemonade [Hustle Crew]Can Sam Altman Be Trusted? [The New Yorker]Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK [The Guardian]Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    29 min.

  3. 7. apr.

    Another Forbes 30 Under 30 Fraud? Jay-Z on Billionaires, AI Book Scandal, Meta & YouTube Lose Social Media Addiction Trial

    Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Michael and Abadesi are back with a brand new Techish episode. This week, another Forbes 30 Under 30 founder is in hot water, with a whistleblower taking to Substack to accuse Y Combinator-backed compliance startup Delve of fraud. They also break down Jay-Z's rebuttal to the "you can't be an ethical billionaire" debate, the horror novel that's fallen foul of AI allegations on BookTok, and for Patreon subscribers: Meta and YouTube found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial. Chapters 00:24 Delve: Whistleblower Accuses Forbes 30 Under 30 Founders Of Fraud 05:44 Jay-Z Says Billionaire Hate Is a 'Cop-Out' 18:59 Hachette Pulls Black Author’s Novel Over Alleged AI Use 25:16 Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial [Patreon-Only] Extra Reading & Resources The Delve Scandal: A Y Combinator Darling Just Got Hit With a Bombshell Fraud Accusation [Inc]Delve Whistleblower’s Substack [Substack]404 Media Exclusive: The Jay-Z Interview [GQ]Hachette pulls horror novel Shy Girl after suspected AI use [The Guardian]Meet ‘Freida McFadden’, the doctor hiding her secret life as a bestselling author [The Times, $]Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial [NPR]Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    27 min.

  4. 31. mar.

    The Mistakes That Cost Me Millions - 10 Years of Business.

    Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Brand new Techish! This week, Michael opens up about the biggest mistakes he’s made on his founder journey and how you can avoid them in your own career and business. From undercharging clients and not vetting new hires to blurring the line between being a boss and a friend, he shares the lessons that every entrepreneur should hear. Michael also talks about trusting your gut, spotting market trends and listening to your customers, and knowing when it’s the right time to make a big move — like selling your company. Chapters 01:08 The Cost of Undervaluing Yourself  03:39 Being Liked vs. Being A Good Leader  07:37 Not All Skinfolk Are Kinfolk 09:04 Read The Room 11:47 Seize The Opportunity: How I Missed Out On A 7-Figure Exist [Patreon-Only] Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    12 min.

  5. 24. mar.

    Apple’s MacBook Neo, Block Cuts 40% of Workforce, The Oscars, Industry Season 4 Finale

    Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi revisit highlights from the live show with special guests Timothy Armoo and Ryan Leslie. They also dive into Apple’s new MacBook Neo, Jack Dorsey hiding behind AI to slash 40% of Block's workforce, Sinners’ Oscars wins and Timothée Chalamet’s controversial ballet comments. And Patreon members get a full Industry season 4 breakdown: the highs, the lows, and *that* season finale. Chapters 00:00 Live Show Recap 01:31 Apple's New MacBook Neo 08:42 Jack Dorsey Cuts 40% Of Block's Workforce And Blames AI 14:37 Sinners At The Oscars & The Power Of Horizontal Networking 20:35 Timothée Chalamet's Ballet Comments 25:36 Industry Season 4 Finale Breakdown [Patreon-Only] Extra Reading & Resources In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce [Fast Company] Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | Variety & CNN Town Hall - Full Conversation [YouTube] Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    26 min.

  6. 17. mar.

    How to Get Rich in 2026 -- Timo Armoo on AI, Automation & the Eight-Figure Exit

    Join our Patreon for early releases, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: / https://www.patreon.com/techish Episode: Part of our recent Techish Live show: In this conversation, entrepreneur Timo Armoo joins Michael and Abadesi to share how he went from growing up on a council estate on Old Kent Road to building and selling Fanbytes for eight figures -- all before 30. He breaks down the mindset shifts, cheat codes, and hard truths behind building real wealth in 2026. Resources Timo Armoo's website -- https://www.timothyarmoo.com What's Stopping You? (Sunday Times #1 Bestseller) -- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cheatcodes-Timothy-Armoo/dp/0241719224 Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    7 min.

  7. 10. mar.

    The Grammy-Nominated Artist Who Became a Tech Founder (Before It Was Cool) - Ryan Leslie

    Join our Patreon for early realses, extra-long episodes and ad-free content:   / techish   Episode:  Part of our recent Live show: In this engaging interview, Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator Ryan Leslie shares his journey from Harvard to music stardom and tech entrepreneurship. Discover how he foresees the creator economy, leverages direct-to-fan relationships, and innovates in music and finance. 00:00 Introduction to Ryan Leslie 02:35 The Power of Curiosity and Creativity 05:00 Building the Creator Economy 10:20 Intentional Audience Engagement 14:35 Direct Connection with Fans 17:41 Innovation Driven by Necessity 20:51 The Million Dollar Laptop Incident 25:10 Navigating Financial Systems and Innovation 26:57 The Rise of Bitcoin and Personal Finance 28:54 Understanding Asset Ownership and Wealth Building 31:11 Curiosity and Creativity in Financial Growth 33:38 The Necessity of Innovation in the Music Industry 36:24 The Future of Music Labels and Artist Relationships 38:05 Building Customer Relationships in Digital Platforms 40:48 Creating Value and Community in Business Resources Ryan Leslie's Official Website - https://ryanleslie.com Superphone Platform - https://superphone.io Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    51 min.

  8. 3. mar.

    If AI Keeps Getting Better Every Month What Happens to Work? - Techish Live 2026

    A part of the Techish Live Show that happened in London, 25TH March 2026. Exploring the future of AI, market disruptions, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape. Insights range from market predictions to practical tips for builders and entrepreneurs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Exploring AI's Future Impact 00:25 Fictional Memo from 2028: A Workforce Apocalypse 00:54 Market Cap Losses and AI's Disruptive Power 01:18 Rational Agents and Transactional Shifts in Payment Systems 01:48 Stock Market Predictions and Investor Sentiment 02:03 The Hysteria Around Market Predictions 02:29 The Role of Journalism and Fiction in Market Perceptions 02:51 Long-term Investment Strategies and Index Funds 03:40 Consumer Economy and AI Automation's Limits 03:47 Universal Basic Income and AI's Economic Impact 04:14 Global South Economies and AI Transformation 04:32 The Fantasy of Building Personal Software 05:03 Corporate Software Development and CTO Decisions 05:44 The Reality of Enterprise Software Procurement 06:55 Legacy Languages and AI Compatibility 07:42 AI and Military/Surveillance Use Cases 08:34 The Disruption of Entry-Level Jobs and Education 09:22 Unemployment Trends in Hospitality and Retail 10:30 AI's Role in Workplace Disillusionment and Diversity 11:38 Changing Company Structures and Skill Requirements 12:24 Automation and Talent Demand in Small Businesses 13:32 Global Political Instability and Corporate Risk Management 14:11 The Remote Work Hustler and Ethical Questions 15:21 The Rise of Multi-Job Hustlers and Ethical Concerns 16:07 Full Stack Builder: A New Role for Product Managers 16:47 Security Risks of Agentic AI and OpenClaw 18:00 Practical AI Tools for Builders and Entrepreneurs 19:01 Opportunity in AI: Accelerated Development or Capitalism? 19:45 Human Creativity vs Capitalistic AI Tools 20:37 The Shift in Young Adults' Social and Career Habits 21:35 Tychogenic Lifestyle: Increasing Luck and Opportunities Support the show Join our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/ Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 ———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techish https://www.instagram.com/techishpod/ https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/ https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

    24 min.
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A podcast by two founders and investors who talk about all things tech, pop culture, and life. It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.Starring tech founders and investors Abadesi Osunsade and Michael Berhane.@techishpod on socials. and youtube.com/@techishpod

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  • Skaber
    Techish
  • Aktive år
    2018 - 2026
  • Episoder
    328
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    © 2026 Techish
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    Techish

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