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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.

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    • Technology
    • 5.0 • 179 Ratings

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.

    The End of Software Engineers, Virtual Blackface, Diddy Allegations, Kanye Genius Ad

    The End of Software Engineers, Virtual Blackface, Diddy Allegations, Kanye Genius Ad

    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

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    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG
    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/
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    Email us at techishpod@gmail.com 

    #techish 

    • 29 min
    The TikTok Ban, Royal Conspiracies, and Elon’s Legal Battle with OpenAI

    The TikTok Ban, Royal Conspiracies, and Elon’s Legal Battle with OpenAI

    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)
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    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/pocit

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    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG


    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/

    Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish 

    Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 

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    https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_

    https://www.twitter.com/abadesi 

    https://www.twitter.com/hustlecrewlive 

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    Email us at techishpod@gmail.com



    #techish 

    • 28 min
    Celebrity Special: Beyoncé brands not working, Kim K is worth how much?? Jay-Z, influencer culture.

    Celebrity Special: Beyoncé brands not working, Kim K is worth how much?? Jay-Z, influencer culture.

    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)

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    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG


    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/


    Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish  


    Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2  


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    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




    #techish 

    • 25 min
    Are We Dating The Same Guy? Unemployment Among Black Men, No Friends At Work

    Are We Dating The Same Guy? Unemployment Among Black Men, No Friends At Work

    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]  ————————————————————   

    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG

    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/

    Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish 

    Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2   ———————————————————— 

    Stay In Touch: 
    https://www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ 
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    Email us at techishpod@gmail.com 

    #techish 

    • 30 min
    Meta Is Making Moola, Grammys Are Scammy! The Return Of Adam Neumann, Is Taylor Swift A PSYOP?!

    Meta Is Making Moola, Grammys Are Scammy! The Return Of Adam Neumann, Is Taylor Swift A PSYOP?!

    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]
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    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG

    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/

    Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish 

    Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 
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    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


    #techish

    • 21 min
    Return to Office or AI Will Take Your Job? Forget Soft Life, Black Founders

    Return to Office or AI Will Take Your Job? Forget Soft Life, Black Founders

    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

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    Use the hashtag #Techish on X/Twitter & IG

    Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/

    Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techish 

    Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2 
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    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

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
179 Ratings

179 Ratings

jenniesamata ,

Love to see and hear us talk about tech

This is a thoughtful and insightful podcast for anyone to listen to. Even if you are not in the tech industry (I work in finance) it offers a unique perspective. Abadesi and Micheal are a great team and I look forward to every episode. Thank you both!

Lisa5676777766675 ,

Love this dynamic duo!

Techish is great podcast! Well balanced with humor, information, and perspective! I love their honesty as well as analysis of so many different topics. I am definitely a listener that is tuned in every week.

Mikeccccccccccc ,

Must listen

Best tech podcast, I listen every week! Keeps me up to date with what’s happening and very fun

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