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Techish host Michael interviews VC and founder Andy Ayim! 

About Andy Ayim: Former product leader, entrepreneur, angel investor. Ex Managing Director of Backstage Capital London [founded by Arlan Hamilton]

Achievements: Recipient of the Queen's Honours (MBE) for contributions to diversity and inclusion in the UK technology sector.

Clients: Notable collaborations with Tesco, Nandos, giffgaff, Diageo, Novartis, Uber, Google, and more.

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Key Discussions:
Managing a VC fund for underrepresented founders (1:00)Why VCs are not that into you (7:15)You’re working on the wrong startup idea (13:00)Accepting an MBE as a Black man (19:10)Entrepreneurship in the UK vs US (23:45)————————————————————
 
 Extra Reading & Resources
Check out Andy’s website, where you can subscribe to his newsletter: https://andyayim.com/ Connect with Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Connect with Andy on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Andy_ayimInterested in angel investing? https://angelinvestingschool.com/ The Man in the Arena by Theodore Roosevelt [Theodore Roosevelt Center]Open Angel launches on May 15, 2024 https://www.openangel.co.uk/
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode and description represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered professional financial 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 financial advice before making any investment decisions.
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Brand new Techish! This week, host Michael continues his conversation with former Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson. They break down:

• Andrew Tate and money mentors (1:45)
• How a shock type 1 diabetes diagnosis led Reece to tech (14:40)
• Life as a tech entrepreneur (25:00)
• Building your first business (34:00)

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 financial 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 financial advice before making any investment decisions.

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 Extra Reading:
• Connect with Reece on Instagram (@reeceparkinson) or Twitter (@Reece_Parkinson) • Check out Reece's media company, Think in Decades [YouTube]
• The Black Swan and Antifragile by Nassim Taleb [Amazon] 
• I was a busy Radio 1Xtra DJ, training for a marathon – then I got a shock diagnosis [The Independent]
• Pre-Seed Round Investing For Black Founders. [Michael Berhane]

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Brand new Techish! This week, host Michael sits down with former Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson.
Quitting a top radio job for tech (1:00)Spending your mortgage deposit on Tesla stock (9:45)Is Elon the modern day da Vinci? (16:58)Should you invest in the S&P 500? (29:12)
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 financial 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 financial advice before making any investment decisions.
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Extra Reading:
Connect with Reece on Instagram (@reeceparkinson) or Twitter (@Reece_Parkinson)Check out Reece's YouTube channel, Think in DecadesThe Cost Of Authoring The Written Word Has Collapsed tweet. You can also read the full ARK Invest report here.
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Brand new Techish! This week, Michael sits down with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down:

• Pinterest is Megan Thee Stallion’s favorite app (5:20)
• Influencer review tanks company’s stock (8:55)
• OJ Simpson dies at 76 (13:00)
• Fake TikTok podcasts (21:09)
• Silicon Valley’s ‘fake it till you make it’ culture (23:00)
• Forbes to fraud pipeline (28:45)

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Extra Reading:
• Megan Thee Stallion’s favorite app is Pinterest, obviously [TechCrunch]
• Amazon's Just Walk Out technology relies on hundreds of workers in India watching you shop [Business Insider]


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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down: 
The US government suing Apple (0:18) Florida to ban social media for under 14s (8:42)Will AI create one-person unicorns? (16:33) Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire cuts ties with Candace Owens (23:05) DEI backlash: headlines vs reality (27:48)Extra Reading:
Justice Department Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets [US Gov]Cyberbullying: One in six teenagers report harassment online [BBC]Black Women Twice As Likely To Be Cyber-Flashed, Finds Report [POCIT]Plus check out Abadesi’s webinar: How to be more inclusive at work [Hustle Crew]
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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into 
• Diddy the Diddler (0:30)
• Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis (5:15)
• Is DEI the new n-word? (11:50)
• Marissa Mayer’s new app embracing risk (20:40)
• Reddit goes public (29:35)
• Trump’s Truth Social stock soars (32:20)
 
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Extra Reading:
• ‘They Don’t Have The Courage To Say The N-Word’—Baltimore Mayor Condemns ‘DEI’ Attacks Following Bridge Collapse [Forbes] 

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