Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss some of the downfalls of unconscious bias training in corporate settings that are leading to diversity setbacks. They also break down: Bumbles CEO, Whitney Wolfe Herd files IPO Will Smith and Janet Hubert burying the hatchet Finding the right career paths in tech (employee, founder, or VC?) Starbucks ties executive compensation to diversity goals Extras: Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease rate and review the Techish podcast Follow Techish on IG & Twitter Subscribe To The Techish Podcast On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms.
The number of Black-owned businesses has risen dramatically. Research shows, since 2007, the number of firms owned by African-American women has grown by 164%. Yet despite the knowledge, innovation, and let’s face it – the hustle, minority entrepreneurs, are being shut out when it comes to access to capital. However, many Black and Brown celebrities are growing their investment portfolios and flexing their VC muscle. Not only are they investing in startups and hooking up founders with serious capital, but they are also using their platform and wealth to empower
Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss CEO Jack Dorsey banning @ realDonaldTrump from Twitter following his repeated incitement of violence on the platform. Is it time for social media regulation? (00:50) They also break down: Social media backlash for travelling during a pandemic (11:28) Where is Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma? (21:33) Issa Rae announces the end of ‘Insecure’ (26:33) WhatsApp or Signal? (29:15) Sponsors: Waymark is hiring a remote Senior Software DeveloperStorj Labs is hiring! Check out their open positions Extras: Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease rate and review the Techish podcast
Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss this year’s biggest tech stories, including the Black founders, companies and social movements who won big in 2020! They also break down: The companies that successfully pivoted in 2020 (0:52) Smart business moves by Black founders (5:07) #BlackLivesMatter and #ENDSARS movements (6:19) The rise of Black content creators (8:05) Quibi, Kanye & virtual influencers take the L (9:55) How should we prepare for 2021? (24:40) Extras: Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease rate and review the Techish podcast Subscribe To The Techish Podcast On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other
Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss ex COO and two Black women (now former employees) who allege a toxic work culture at Pinterest. Can shareholders sue to force a company to change its ways? (11:00) They also break down: Airbnb IPO price skyrockets, but is it overvalued? (0:15) Pyramid schemes (5:24) Pornhub removes all unverified content (19:30) Is Squire the first Black-Owned Unicorn? (22:04) Facebook in trouble (again) (24:33) Extras: Techish on Patreon:Advertise with Techish:Please rate and review the Techish podcast Subscribe To The Techish Podcast On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms.
Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the ProjectDiane report, revealing that 93 Black women have secured more than $1 million in venture capital [triple the number from 2018] (9:20). They also break down: Dr. Timnit Gebru ‘firing’ from Google (0:15) Can newly acquired Slack compete with Microsoft? (13:10) Are we cancelling Black celebs too quickly? (17:38) Headspace vs Calm – the battle between the meditation apps (22:19) The power of Netflix (29:37) Sponsors: Gruntwork is hiring a Senior Sales Engineer! Apply here Olark is hiring a Product Manager!
The Fallout After The New York Times Exposes Black Workers’ Struggles at Coinbase? – Techish Podcast
Techish · Kevin Hart’s Clubhouse Drama, Salesforce Buys Slack, Dave Chapelle, Black Employees Expose Coinbase? Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the NYT article exposing the fallout from the CEO of Coinbase who told employees to ‘leave concerns for issues like racial justice at the door.’ (0:17) They also break down: Do Tech companies need to engage with mainstream media? (4:04) Kevin Hart jumps into Clubhouse room over claims he isn’t funny anymore (7:44) Salesforce set to acquire Slack (17:57) The early days of startups and cultural biases
Techish · Fresh Prince Reunion, Fleets, Amazon Pharmacy Venture, Zoom Meeting Fails, Black Owned? Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the advantages (and disadvantages) of saying you’re a black-owned company. They also break down: Abadesi on Al Jazeera talking AI and virtual influencers Twitter ‘fleets’ & the clone wars Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast reunites with OG Aunt Viv! Amazon launches pharmacy services Zoom meeting fails Using Netflix to predict trends Extras: Techish on Patreon:Advertise with Techish:Please rate and review the Techish podcast Subscribe To The Techish Podcast On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms.
Techish · Elon is Space Karen, Tech spying on Muslims, Airbnb IPO, Bill Gates, Jeremih in the ICU Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss how a Muslim prayer and dating app is connected to a location data firm that sends your personal data to brokers, contractors, and the US military. (1:30) They also break down: Jeremih in the ICU with Covid-19 (10:05) Airbnb files IPO (16:30) Elon is Space Karen (23:10) Can Bill Gates repair his reputation? (27:50) This Episode Is Sponsored By Notion! Get your Notion account here.
Techish · VP Kamala Harris, FDT, Beyoncé x Peloton, Apple, Being Black @ Work, YC for music? Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss Biden’s historic presidential win and the first woman of color elected US Vice President. They also break down: Biden’s presidential victory What VP Kamala Harris win means for women of color Beyoncé x Peloton partnership Do music artists need a seed accelerator? Apple event announces – Pzifer’s Covid-19 vaccine Star Wars John Boyega comments and if we ever bring our full selves to work? This
