Brand new Techish! In this episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi look back at a tough year in tech, from job market shake-ups to the rise of content creation. They chat about AI’s impact on work, pivoting business models, job-hunting tips, investment trends, and the remote vs. office work debate. Reflections on a Challenging Year (00:00) Everyone’s a Content Creator (02:25) Navigating Industry Changes – Adapt and Survive (09:36) We Love Scrappy Founders (12:58) The Future of Remote Work (14:15) How to Get and Stay Employed in 2025 (17:20) Listen
This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dig into Gen Z politics, focusing on why some young men are shifting conservative. They chat about how social media and creators fuel toxic views on women and masculinity, the need for healthier masculinity, and the struggles young men face today. Plus, they tackle ageism in startups, questioning stereotypes about younger and older workers. Gen Z men are more conservative (00:17) Are online creators grooming boys to hate women? (06:55) The need for healthy masculinity (12:55) Should startups hire over 30s? (17:45) Listen
This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch’s Dominic-Madori dive into how new technologies are affecting privacy, Apple’s take on AI limits, and new media’s role in politics with elections around the corner. They also chat about how consumer habits are shaking up companies like Starbucks and wrap up with a look at the reparations debate. Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses (00:00) Apple Dunks on Large Language Models (06:50) The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election (11:05) Starbucks is struggling (23:35) UK Prime Minister Says No
In this episode of the Techish podcast, Michael and Abadesi dive into all the drama around OpenAI’s move from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. They discuss the impact on the company’s integrity, the motivations behind the move, ethical concerns about AI, and share their own startup experiences while exploring AI’s broader effects on society. OpenAI’s Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit (01:00) Integrity and Ethical Considerations in AI (03:09) Sam Altman Is Extremely Good at Becoming Powerful (06:22) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple,
In this week’s Techish, Abadesi and Michael dive into Adam Neumann’s latest project, Flow, after WeWork’s dramatic failure, HBO’s ‘Industry’ and its wild look at investment banking, and the outdated idea that men are better coders than women. Also expect reflections on friendship dynamics, new AI tools like Notebook LM, Black Tech Fest highlights, and more. Adam Neumann stays failing upwards (00:00) HBO’s Industry and the wild world of investment banking (05:05) Do men code better? (11:23) Drake is lonely: Navigating friendship dynamics in the industry (16:04) Black Tech Fest
Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down: Diddy gets arrested (00:10) Red Lobster’s new 35-year-old Black CEO (06:30) The job market is a mess (13:35) Is entrepreneurship too safe now? (20:00) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube
In this week’s Techish, Abadesi and Michael reflect on the ups and downs of running their own companies: Vanity metrics and getting your priorities right (00:10) Why VC money seems so sexy (08:05) The secret to getting good feedback (11:35) The future of corporate anti-racism (19:05) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube Extra Reading and Resources Check out Hustle Crew’s Playschool Accelerator 2024.
In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate Bias and how it ties into today’s political climate AI and how companies building their own solutions to save money Social media affecting brand engagement Plus they break down Fearless Fund lawsuit and more! Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch on Youtube
In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Ticketmaster is corrupt Finding balance as a content creator Serena Williams investments – 14 out of 60 are now unicorns Founder Mode and more! Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube
In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Beyoncé’s recent brand launches Telegram CEO Pavel Durov gets arrested – privacy vs. accountability Financial literacy in the music industry The rise of frenemies The Play School accelerator and more! Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube 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
