Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss Donald Glover’s new creative partnership with Amazon to create his own curated content channel, and how this might affect how we stream. (23:41) They also break down: Coinbase and Stripe make $100 billion valuations (00:10) Digital ownership of memes with NFT (aka Non-Fungible Token) (3:54) Loneliness across cultures and the isolating effects of remote working (7:34) Spotify vs Clubhouse (18:21) Vitamin D benefits (29:16) Extras Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease rate and review the Techish podcast Subscribe To The Techish Podcast On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms.
Techish · Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss how Rihanna (and co.) built Savage X Fenty by disrupting the beauty industry with diverse, inclusive, sex-positive campaigns, and a strategic partnership with Amazon. (00:15) They also break down: LVMH shuts down Rihanna’s Fashion House Bitcoin hits 50K! (6:15) Tim Cook vs Mark Zuckerberg (12:20) Daniel Kaluuya sparks convo about power, race, and language in the media (20:31) This Episode Is Sponsored By Aha! They are hiring! Sr. Ruby on Rails Engineer! Apply here Sr. Product Marketing Manager! Apply here
Techish is back with a brand new episode! Abadesi and Michael discuss the #fufuchallenge taking over TikTok and how algorithms might encourage us to create more divisive content to increase engagement. (21:50) They also break down: Colin Kaepernick forms a SPAC (0:15) Tesla’s Bitcoin investment (5:55) The Robinhood lawsuits & GameStop updates (13:20) Mental health & social media (30:00) Extras: Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease 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 some of the good and bad about social networking app Clubhouse, including how it has capitalized off the backs of Black creatives. They also break down: Arlan Hamilton — The visionary and founder behind VC Backstage Capital ‘Invest like a VC’ gives retail investors the chance to invest in underrepresented founders Ryan Coogler partners with Disney+ GameStop takes on Wallstreet Calendly reaches unicorn status! Extras: Techish on PatreonAdvertise with TechishPlease 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 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!
