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 tackle UK and US politics—covering Kemi Badenoch, budget hits for small businesses, and tax headaches for high earners. They also chat about Big Tech’s stance on the US elections, the tech industry’s broken promises, and wrap up with a look at catfishing in online dating.
00:20 Kemi Badenoch Is Now the UK Conservative Party Leader
04:55 Is the New UK Budget Anti-Business?
09:37 6-Figure Salaries, Childcare, and the Tax Debate
16:40 US Elections and Big Tech
26:22 Sweet Bobby and Catfishing
Extra Reading and Resources
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This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori dive into:
• 00:00 Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses
• 06:50 Apple Dunks on Large Language Models
• 11:05 The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election
• 23:35 Starbucks is struggling
• 27:55 UK Prime Minister Says No to Reparations
Extra Reading & Resources
• Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard [New York Times]
• Apple study reveals major AI flaw in OpenAI, Google, and Meta LLMs [Mashable]
• Mother Sues AI Chatbot Maker After Teen Son’s Death [POCIT]
• Seven Data Points That Explain the ‘Podcast Election’ [Bloomberg]
• Is This The Reason Bezos-Owned WaPo Didn’t Endorse Harris? [The Daily Beast]
• Silicon Valley, the New Lobbying Monster [The New Yorker]
• Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree [BBC]
Plus follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.
Technology, Trends, Exploration
Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence?...
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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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Cultural Context
01:00 OpenAI's Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit
03:09 Integrity and Ethical Considerations in AI
06:22 Sam Altman Is Extremely Good at Becoming Powerful
INNOV8 Tech Leadership Brunch at AFROTECH, presented by POCIT & Deloitte: https://lu.ma/q3l7y54y
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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.
Chapters
00:00 Adam Neumann stays failing upwards
05:05 HBO’s Industry and the wild world of investment banking
11:23 Do men code better?
16:04 Drake is lonely: Navigating friendship dynamics in the industry
21:59 Black Tech Fest reflections
25:02 Google’s new Notebook LM
Extra Reading & Resources
INNOV8 Tech Leadership Brunch at AFROTECH Presented by POCIT & Deloitte: Find out more here.
TV Recommendations
• WeCrashed (Premiered on Apple TV+)
• Industry (Premiered on HBO in the US, BBC in the UK)
• Supacell (Premiered on Netflix)
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This week, Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael talk about the challenges of promoting yourself on social media while staying authentic. They dive into gender norms, entrepreneurship, pricing strategies, and balancing personal vs. business branding—all while navigating the pressures of social media.
Chapters
00:00 Promoting yourself on social media
09:50 Zero to a million: How to make (and keep) money as an entrepreneur
17:35 Building a personal vs business brand
21:15 Navigating social media, vulnerability, and business exposure as a woman
Extra Reading and Resources
- PLANTMADE is one of the 100 fastest growing businesses in the UK [Sunday Times].
- PLANTMADE founder: Ama Amo-Agyei (@amaa__official)
- Simmer Eats' healthy ready meals deliver filling dinners for the busy and the buff [GQ]
- Simmer co-founders: Simmy Dhillon (@simmydhillon_) and Jhai Dhillon (@jhaidhillon)
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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael break down:
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In this week's Techish, Abadesi and Michael reflect on the ups and downs of running their own companies:
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In this episode of Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate, chatting about bias and how it ties into today’s political climate. They also talk AI, with companies building their own solutions to save money, and how social media affects brand engagement. Plus, they break down the Fearless Fund lawsuit and its impact on diversity in venture capital, and wrap things up with tips on staying positive in the ever-changing tech world.
Chapters
00:00 Debate Dynamics: Kamala vs. Trump
03:00 The Vibes Era: Politics and Perception
07:05 AI in Business: The Shift to In-House Solutions
11:55 Social Media Influence: Value and Engagement
16:07 Diversity in Venture Capital: The Fearless Fund Case
21:03 Navigating Negativity: Staying Positive in Tech
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The conversation covers the topic of dynamic pricing in the ticketing industry, specifically focusing on Ticketmaster and its monopoly-like practices. It explores how Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, controls a significant portion of the ticketing market and uses exclusive contracts and pricing strategies to maximize profits. The hosts discuss the negative impact on consumers, the lack of innovation in the industry, and the challenges faced by artists. They also touch on the issue of hate comments on social media and share strategies for dealing with them. The conversation concludes with a discussion on content creation and the challenges of building a following on platforms like TikTok. Serena Williams is a major angel investor, with a hit rate of 14 out of 60 investments turning into unicorns. She has also raised $110 million for a traditional VC fund, with 80% of the founders in her portfolio being underrepresented. Serena's success shows that athletes can have a significant impact as investors and supporters of other founders. The conversation then shifts to Paul Graham's article on founder mode, which challenges the traditional advice of hiring good managers and delegating. The article argues that founders should be more hands-on and involved in the day-to-day operations of their companies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Oasis Concert
02:26 Ticketmaster's Control over Venues and Exclusive Contracts
06:23 The Challenges Faced by Artists in the Ticketing Industry
09:21 Strategies for Managing Social Media and Taking Breaks
11:15 Content Creation on TikTok and Finding Balance
16:12 Serena Williams: Angel Investor
24:09 Founder Mode: Hands-On Approach
31:00 The Importance of Personal Involvement
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In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Beyoncé's recent brand launches and the challenges she faces in maintaining brand alignment and privacy. They also delve into the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and the debate surrounding privacy and responsibility on encrypted platforms. In this conversation, Michael and Abadesi discuss various topics including dating patterns among athletes, financial literacy in the music industry, the rise of frenemies, and the Play School Accelerator. They highlight the importance of understanding how to behave in certain social circles, the need for financial training for young artists, the impact of limiting mindsets on personal development, and the value of deep introspection in business. They also touch on the role of VCs in the startup ecosystem and the audacity required to start and succeed in business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Beyonce's Brand Launches
08:04 Privacy vs. Accountability: The Debate Over Encrypted Messages
12:08 Finding a Middle Ground: Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement Access
20:20 The Rise of Frenemies
27:59 Introducing Play School: An Accelerator for Personal and Professional Development
30:35 Closing Remarks
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