Stay ConnectedA podcast by two founders and investors who talk about all things tech, pop culture, and life.
It’s equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.
Starring tech founders and investors Abadesi Osunsade and Michael Berhane.
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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning why job cuts continue despite record profits. They chat about how AI is changing roles, the value of networking, and staying financially ready in shaky times. Plus, tips on job hunting, social media’s influence on spending, and a reminder to take charge of your career.
Chapters
00:24 Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs: What’s Really Going On?
09:39 Layoff Prep + Recovery 101
20:43 The Overemployed Engineer: Soham Parekh Was Onto Something? [Patreon-Only]
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In this episode of Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the wild story of the tech con artist who is fooling Silicon Valley startups, exposing some big cracks in how the industry hires. They also break down the rise of AI addictions, the emotional pull of chatbots, and round off with Grammarly's acquisition of Superhuman.
Chapters
00:25 The Tech Swindler: The Greatest Catfish of a Generation?
12:37 AI Addiction and Chatbot Dependency
26:23 Grammarly Buys Superhuman - Little Tech vs. Big Tech
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In this episode of Techish, Abadesi chats with Bridget Todd (There Are No Girls on the Internet and IRL) about how AI is changing our lives, especially when it comes to companionship and relationships. They dive into the convenience economy, the responsibilities of tech companies and users, and why real community still matters in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Chapters
02:35 AI Lovers?!
10:47 Convenience vs Community
23:18 Her, The Companion, and other Recommendations
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This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about the solo "vibe coder" who sold to Wix for $80M, the Social Network sequel, the Microsoft–OpenAI drama, and why working a "low-status" job might help you be a better person.
Chapters
00:28 Six-Month Vibe Coder Gets $80M
09:00 The Social Network Is Getting a Sequel
17:59 Microsoft vs. OpenAI Feud Heats Up
32:14 'Fascism Starts From the Standing Desk' [Patreon-Only]
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This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about Cluely, a startup with a “cheat at everything” app. They dive into its viral marketing, the ethics of using it in job interviews, and whether traditional knowledge still matters in today’s fast-changing industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:14 The Rise of Cluely: The AI App For Cheating at Everything
02:46 Startup Stunts and the Attention Economy
08:47 Tech Interviews are Broken
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In this episode, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi break down startup hype culture, especially all the smoke and mirrors around AI. They chat about tweaking revenue numbers, investors turning a blind eye, and why tech needs more ethics and less ego. They also chat about Apple’s latest WWDC drops, MAGA influencers in the White House, and why good journalism still matters.
Chapters
00:25 Builder.ai Faked Its AI With 700 Indian Engineers?
16:09 Can Liquid Glass Rescue Apple From Its Flop Era?
25:18 MAGA Influencers and the Death of Journalism [Patreon-Only]
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Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into how AI is shaking up applications and why some grads are crushing it while others are stuck, Timbaland swapping out human artists for AI, and the future of adult content.
Chapters
00:27 Is It a Graduate Recession?
11:29 Timbaland Debuts AI-Generated Artist TaTa
24:59 OnlyFans on Sale for $8 Billion [Patreon-Only]
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This week, Techish host Abadesi and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis break down: AI blackmail, the violence that’s rocking the crypto world, being frugal, Lauren Sanchez marrying Jeff Bezos, and big racism payouts.
Chapters
01:07 Anthropic's AI Chatbot Blackmails Engineer
07:15 The Violence That’s Got the Crypto Elite Shook
16:23Why Keke Palmer Lives Below Her Means
27:35 Lauren Sanchez & Jeff Bezos’s Upcoming Wedding
36:40 Google Settles $50M Race Discrimination Lawsuit [Patreon-Only]
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Brand new Techish! This week, Abadesi is answering YOUR questions! She keeps it real about how to level up when there’s no clear path, ask for that raise (and actually get it), how make work fit your life (not the other way around), and staying ahead in an AI world.
Chapters
00:00 Career Growth and Community Q&A
1:06 Leveling Up in Your Career When There's No Clear Path
06:27 How to Position Yourself for Raises and Promotions
14:27 Tackling Conversations About Underperformance
20:11 How to Make Your Business Fit Your Life Goals
29:35 The Next Big AI Job [Patreon-Only]
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Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael switch things up this week with some juicy AITA scenarios. They unpack turning down a big tech job handed to you through family connections, saying no to bankrolling your brother’s startup, and getting a little petty post-layoff. They dive into privilege, responsibility, and the messy mix of family and money.
Chapters
00:17 Turning Down a Big Tech Job Because of Nepotism
08:29 Saying No to Your Brother's Startup Dreams
18:30 Refusing to Help Your Boss After They Fire You [Patreon-Only]
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