Subscribe to the Techish Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms. In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss the hiring of Bozoma St John by Netflix. Why it matters, and how it represents a recognization of the truth about the value of Black American culture in driving global culture. They also break down: Kanye for President [00:26] Tech vs Tech Media [11:00] Bozoma St John new Netflix CMO / Black-owned banks [06:47] Does any level of success make you happy? 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. In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss who should be leading D&I roles or be in charge of companies where inclusion/community is the focus? They also break down: Yeezy joins Gap, Facebook boycott [29:54] The unpaid labor of the Female CEO [6:00] Beyonce the Hotep? [27:55] Issues with management at OkayAfrica [21:56] Extras: Techish on Patreon: Advertise with Techish: Please rate and review the Techish podcast
The last few weeks (but really years) have been nothing short of emotionally challenging. In between bouts of deep sadness and profound rage, I’m a confused mess. It hurts deeply to care so much about a world that’s not designed to promote the prosperity of Black people. While I’m consistently proud of (and enamored by) the resilience of our community throughout history, I often wonder about the amount of violence a community of people can endure before the damage is irreparable. I frequently worry about the collective psyche of oppressed
Subscribe to the Techish Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms. Episode Content: In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss: The Wing CEO steps down Michael Seibel Reddit Board Member [7:02] Terrence J vs The Wayans, [14:42] Squire raises 34 million series B [16:30] StarBucks messes up [18:56] Juneteenth [29:07] Extras: Techish on Patreon: Advertise with Techish: Please rate and review the Techish podcast
When we first posted The Black Founder List during Black History Month, the world looked very different. Coronavirus was not being mentioned much in the news in the US, nor were Black founders. Fast forward to today, the Black Lives Matter movement has begun to affect how people see the Black experience across every industry, even tech. This movement is pushing people to go beyond short term solutions, as the country has begun a larger discussion around how to address racism and make the startup, tech, and venture capital industry
Subscribe to the Techish Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, And Other Platforms. Episode Content: In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss: All the new VC funds targeting black founders? [0:57] Alexis Ohanian steps down at Reddit [4:23] IBM abandons facial recognition software [15:17] WoC blocked from negotiation [19:15] 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. Episode Content: In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss: 💰 Jeff Bezos the trillionaire?💭 Google scaling back diversity efforts? [9:32]👩🏾💻 Remote work for all? [30:08]🎤 Deep faking Jay Z [17:29] 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. Episode Content: In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss: 💰 Does Kanye being a billionaire matter?🤦🏾 Elon Musk and baby names😟 Airbnb & Uber layoffs🤦🏾♀️ Silly interview questions we love/hate 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. Episode Content: In this episode of this Techish, Abadesi and Michael discuss: 🤦🏾♀️ When sharing your six-figure tech salary goes wrong? 😤 Scooter company Bird laying off 400 employees on one Zoom call? 😤 Thoughts on the Andreessen Horowitz “time to build’ memo 🤣 The Weeknd vs Usher 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. Episode Content: In this weeks Techish Abadesi and Michael discuss key chapters in Arlan’s brand new book Its About Damn Time. 💰 Turning yourself into money🙋🏾♀️ Writing your own invitation 🤔 Curiosity is king Pre-order your copy of Arlans amazing new book Extras: Techish on Patreon: Advertise with Techish: Please rate and review the Techish podcast
