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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In this episode of Techish, Michael and Abadesi discuss the comments made by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt about Google being a laggard in AI due to being 'too soft'. They also talk about the culture of big tech companies and the perception that employees are not working as hard when they work from home. They touch on the importance of vision and hunger for success in driving innovation. The conversation then shifts to the labor law in the UK that prohibits bosses from contacting employees after work hours, and the debate around work-life balance and accessibility. They also discuss the reputation of musician Lauryn Hill and the challenges she faces with ticket sales and her perceived attitude towards fans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Eric Schmidt's Comments on Google's AI Progress
02:24 The Flawed Culture of Productivity in Big Tech
05:18 Challenges of Maintaining Hunger for Success as a Public Company
08:21 The Implications of the UK's Labor Policy in a Startup Environment
10:16 Balancing Boundaries and Flexibility in Work-Life Balance
13:51 Introduction and Discussion of France's New Law
19:29 The Complexities of Idolizing Celebrities: The Case of Lauryn Hill
24:30 Gratitude and Respect: The Importance of Valuing Fans and Customers
25:22 Setting Boundaries for a Healthy Work-Life Balance
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We've got a throwback episode for you all this week. We revisit Michael and Abadesi's dive into:
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Brand new Techish! This week, host Michael joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis.
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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down:
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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into:
• Microsoft lays off a DEI team (00:00:20)
• AI bias in performance reviews (00:08:16)
• The myth of meritocracy (00:12:31)
• The UK has a new government (00:15:00)
• Make politics attractive again (00:19:12)
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Extra Reading & Resources
• Microsoft Faces Backlash After DEI Team Layoffs [POCIT]
• We asked ChatGPT to write performance reviews and they are wildly sexist (and racist) [Fast Company]
• Black Man Who Got A Job Interview After Using A Fake Name On Resume Files Lawsuit [POCIT]
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Michael and Abadesi are back and discuss all things tech and current events!
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump (00:00:03)
Tech luminaries endorsing Trump (00:08:30)
The role of big tech in society (00:12:22)
The romanticization of tech (00:13:48)
Reassessing venture capital (00:14:46)
Tech's pivot to Trump (00:16:37)
Celebrity endorsements of Trump (00:18:22)
Rekindling old romances (00:21:48)
Changing standards for celebrities (00:24:46)
Discussion about the changing standards for judging celebrities, with a focus on criticism of Jennifer Lopez and Justin Timberlake.
Challenges for women in the media (00:26:21)
Reflection on the challenges faced by women in the media and the difficulty of achieving success and recognition.
Justin Timberlake Concert (00:26:40)
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake (00:27:24)
Justin Timberlake's Controversies (00:27:43)
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Brand new Techish! In this episode, host Michael Berhane is joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down:
• HBO’s Movie Pass, Movie Crash (0:35)
• Will Smith was never cancelled (7:05)
• Edward Blum’s anti-DEI lawsuit against Fearless Fund (10:50)
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Extra Reading & Resources
• Fearless Fund: Appeals Court Rules Against Grants For Black Women [POCIT]
• Conservative Activists Behind Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Sues VC Fund For WOC [POCIT]
• Pre-Seed Round Investing For Black Founders. [Michael Berhane]
Plus you can connect with Dom on social media (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her newsletter, The Black Cat!
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Brand new Techish! In this mini episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi talk all things money!
• How to be a savvy saver
• Why investing matters
• Financial red flags, and more!
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Brand new Techish! Hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into:
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Brand new Techish! Hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into:
• Starbucks and Apple are in their flop era (0:30)
• Women on Bumble no longer have to make the first move (12:40)
• Bank of America employees to strike following death from overwork (21:10)
• The decline of the UK (26:30)
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Extra Reading & Resources
• Starbucks removes DE&I requirements from executive pay structure [HR Brew]
• A 35-year-old junior Bank of America associate suddenly died—and it’s ignited discussions about Wall Street’s intense working conditions [Fortune]
• The world is sliding backwards on quality of life [Tortoise Media]
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