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Get tickets to our live show here [Feb 25th London]:  https://luma.com/83fj2zkc————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael break down OpenAI snapping up Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the viral OpenClaw AI assistant, to lead its push into next-gen personal agents, and youth unemployment in the UK hitting a five-year high. And for our Patreon listeners, we’ve got another wild entry in the ever-growing Forbes-to-Fraud pipeline.Chapters00:22 The Rise of OpenClaw: Is Agentic AI the Future?12:21 UK Youth Unemployment Hits 5-Year High23:28 Gökçe Güven Risks 52 Years in Prison Over Fraud Charge [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesWho is OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger? The millennial developer caught the attention of Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg [Fortune]UK unemployment hits highest rate

Get your tickets here: https://luma.com/83fj2zkcTechish is coming off the timeline and onto the stage.​Join us for a live recording of Techish, the podcast where tech meets culture, money meets meaning, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by founders and investors Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade, Techish breaks down the biggest stories in tech, business, and culture with insight, humour, and zero corporate fluff.​This isn’t a panel.This isn’t a keynote.This is a conversation. Live, honest, and interactive.​Expect sharp takes on what’s really happening in tech right now, cultural commentary you won’t hear on Bloomberg, and the kind of audience energy that turns a podcast into a moment.​What to Expect​A live, unfiltered Techish recordingSmart breakdowns of the biggest tech and culture stories right nowLaughs, hot takes, and side-eyesAudience Q&A and participationAn intimate crowd of people building, investing, and working in tech​Whether you are a founder, operator, investor, creative, or a tech professi

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down the stock market chaos sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tool, what it could mean for SaaS pricing and why enterprise software is so hard to kill. They also get into Bitcoin, Sam Altman’s meltdown over Claude’s Super Bowl ad, layoff transparency (or the lack thereof), the Epstein file fallout, Glorilla and the pressure that comes with money, family, and expectations when you “make it.”Chapters00:22 Anthropic’s Claude Wipes Out Software Stocks07:36 Bitcoin and the Power of VC Hype12:49 Sam Altman Panics over Claude’s Super Bowl Ad25:34 Pinterest and Corporate Transparency In Layoffs30:18 Epstein Files and Public Interest [Patreon-Only]39:31 Glorilla and the Black Tax  [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesWhy one Anthropic update wiped billions off software stock

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for Industry Season 4, up through Episode 3.This week on Techish, Michael and Abadasi break down Industry season four so far. They talk messy character dynamics, shorting stocks, VC returns, redemption arcs are even possible, and what it really costs to “win” in work, money, and life.Chapters00:22 Industry Season 4 Recap07:36 Hedge Funds vs. Venture Capital14:05 Irredeemable Characters21:39 Are All High-Achievers Psychologically Messed Up? [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesWatch list: Industry,  Pillion, No Other Choice [IMDb]Alex Hormozi and Tony Robbins interview: It took me 50+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 69 minutes” [YouTube]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.co

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week, Techish host Michael Berhane is joined by Dominic-Madori Davis, a senior reporter at TechCrunch. They break down the details of TikTok star Khaby Lame’s $900M deal, why non-developers are making apps instead of buying them,  Topicals and the perks of celebrity angel investments. They also take a look at the AI panic happening among CEOs at Davos and what Apple’s really doing with AI. For the Patreon listeners: Sinners’ 16 Oscar nominations and award predictions and a deep dive into the latest Brooklyn Beckham drama.Chapters01:16 Khaby Lame Sold His Face for $900M07:32 Micro Apps: Non-Developers Are Making Apps Instead of Buying Them12:19 Angel Reese Invests in Topicals16:28 Davos: CEOs Are Panicking About AI Job Losses23:41 Apple Will Integrate Google Gemini AI With Siri31:45 Sinners Gets 16 Oscar Nominations [Patreon-Only]36:23 Brooklyn Beckham's Explosive Instagram Post [Patreon-Only]This episode is

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into Industry Season 4, breaking down the standout characters, what it means to be an ambitious outsider in a cutthroat world, and what the show reveals about the current political and corporate climate. They also unpack Netflix’s big bet on video podcasts and what it could means for the future of podcasting. And for Patreon listeners they go deeper on tech, exploring how AI is rattling Tailwind CSS and Stack Overflow, what’s really at stake, and whether these companies deserve any sympathy at all.Chapters00:20 Industry’s Harper Stern: Ambition, Power, and Being an Outsider13:59 Why Netflix Is Betting Big on Video Podcasts20:13 AI Is Disrupting Developer Tools [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesIs corporate America going Maga? [Financial Times]Netflix Offers Po

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishTechish is back for a brand new season! In the first episode of 2026, Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade look back at 2025, unpacking the two tier tech economy, the retreat from DEI and the power of collective action. They also ask what it means when a film like Sinners wins with audiences but not the industry, and for our Patreon listeners, some personal reflections on the past year.Chapters00:34 A Two Tier Tech Economy: Mass Layoffs & Massive Paychecks11:09 DEI Backlash, Target Boycott, And Black Spending Power18:49 Sinners Broke The Box Office: Why Is It Still Being Snubbed?27:11 Personal Reflections On 2025 [Patreon]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesAI-washing and the massive layoffs hitting the economy [CNBC]This is what plutocracy looks like [New Statesman]Target’s CEO Steps Down As Sales Drop Amid DEI Boyco

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi talk about how AI and a shaky job market have people working harder than ever this December, They also break down the chaos (and politics) of office Christmas parties, why Google might overtake OpenAI in the AI race, and for Patreon listeners, the pains of building with a co-founder and how to avoid disputes when you’re creating with others.Chapters00:29 What Happened To Circling Back In January?09:08 Office Christmas Parties: HR’s Worst Nightmare16:22 OpenAI vs Google: Who’ll Win the AI Race?26:18 Co-Founder Disputes and the Case for Going Solo [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesThe ‘forever layoffs’ era hits a recession trigger as corporates sack 1.1 million workers through November [Fortune]Behaviour at work Christmas Parties - BBC London [Instagram]OpenAI contin

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get into Netflix’s takeover bid for Warner Brothers and what it might mean for movies and the media world. They also break down the streaming giant’s new Diddy documentary, the messy ethics of prediction markets, and for Patreon listeners a brand new segment: Techish Unfiltered.A heads-up: this episode includes discussion of domestic and sexual violence which may be upsetting for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Chapters00:38 Netflix Reaches Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery07:30 50 Cent's Sean "Diddy" Combs Documentary14:02 Prediction Platforms Are Letting Users Bet on Conflict in Real Time24:55 New Patreon-Only Segment: Techish UnfilteredThis episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesExclusive: How Netflix won Hollywood's biggest prize [Reuters]It’s a Bid

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishTechish host Abadesi is joined by Chanté Joseph: the culture writer behind that viral Vogue piece asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” She’s also the creator of Strangers in the City, the events platform tackling adult loneliness. Chanté chats building Strangers in the City, why loneliness feels so real right now, her viral article and the politics of dating, and the power of being single. And for the Patreon listeners: a deeper dive into intimacy beyond romantic relationships.Chapters01:06 Building Connections Through Strangers in the City08:53 The Politics of Romantic Relationships 26:18 Singledom Is Not Failure30:13 Intimacy Beyond Romantic Relationships [Patreon-Only]This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Extra Reading & ResourcesFollow Chanté on Instagram and TikTokCheck out Strangers in the CityIs Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing N

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack why Issa Rae doesn’t feel successful despite, well, all her success; Donald Glover’s revelation that he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart; and why Pharrell Williams can’t simply opt out of politics. And for the Patreon fam: the uproar on Chinese social media after a man who froze his wife was spotted with a new partner.This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Chapters00:23 Issa Rae, Donald Glover, And The Truth About Success13:10 Pharrell Williams Says Politics Isn’t Real20:55 Man Who Froze His Wife Now Has A New Girlfriend [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesIssa Rae Reflects on Highs, Lows, and the Fear of Losing It All | Not My Best Moment with KevOnStage [YouTube]Childish Gambino Reveals He Suffered a Stroke: ‘They Found a Hole in My Heart’ [VICE] Pharrell Williams Reveals His Politic

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael talk about why Y Combinator founders are suddenly getting way younger, the TikToker who called churches pretending to be a mom needing baby formula, the CEO who fired two employees over an affair, and the Cryptoqueen who got jailed over her £5bn Bitcoin stash.This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Chapters00:25 Y Combinator Founders Are Getting Younger and Younger 12:08 TikToker Exposes Churches That Failed To Help Mom in Need 24:24 CEO Fires Two Employees for Having an Affair 34:17 The Fall of Crypto ScammersExtra Reading & ResourcesYC founders are getting younger and feeling the pressure [Business Insider]TikToker pretending to be needy mom called megachurches for help with their responses going viral [The Independent]Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion jailed over £5bn Bitcoin stash [BBC]Support

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down the rise and fall of beauty brand Plantmade — and what it says about the uphill battle Black founders face keeping control of their businesses. They also chat about viral ‘cheat at everything’ app pivoting to AI notetaking, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, and, for the Patreon folk, Zohran Mamdani’s historic NYC mayoral win.This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.Chapters00:25 Plantmade’s Black Woman Founder Exits the Company10:10 ‘Cheat at Everything’ App Cluely Is Now an AI Meeting Assistant17:56 Controversial Michael Jackson Biopic Drops Its First Trailer28:17 Zohran Mamdani’s Historic NYC Mayoral Win [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesPlantmade founder steps away from troubled skincare business [The Times] This Isn't The Brand I Started: Why I'm Saying Goodbye To Afrocen

This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TECHISH.This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi breakdown Amazon’s cutting 10% of its corporate workforce, the future of HR in tech, why networking and referrals matter more than ever, and leaving a toxic workplace. And for the Patreon folk, did Mango founder Isak Andic fall to his death or was he pushed?Chapters00:30 Amazon Lays Off 30,000 Employees14:22 Why Referrals Are Key to Beating the Job Market19:10 Exit Interviews at a Toxic Company24:31 Mango Founder Falls to His Death — Now His Son Is Under Investigation [Patreon Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesExclusive: Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say [Reuters]Amazon is planning a new wave of layoffs, sources say [Fortune]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beauty.Chapters00:00 Introductions and the First Woke War Play02:18 Seductive Espionage in Silicon Valley11:10 Sequoia Capital COO Resigns Over Islamophobia17:42 Are We in the New Gilded Age?23:57 LVMH Wants to Sell Its 50% Stake in Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesFemale spies are waging ‘sex warfare’ to steal Silicon Valley secrets [The Times]1,000 Founders Demand That Sequoia Capital Partner Is Reprimanded [Forbes]Making Money in the Gilded Age [The Lindy Newsletter]Exclusive: LVMH explores sale of its 50% stake in Rihanna-backed Fenty Beauty, sources say [Reuters]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishTechish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis unpack what’s really going on with funding for Black founders — and why so many are heading back to the 9-to-5. They also get into Elon Musk’s clash with X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, Meta’s smart glasses and the end of privacy, and why academics need to step out of the ivory tower.Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat.Chapters00:28 Black Founders Are Facing an Uphill Battle05:36 Sperm Racing Startup Raises $10M Seed09:30 Elon Musk and Nikita Bier’s Bot Battle18:24 The Future of Social Media25:29 Marc Lamont Hill on the Joe Budden Podcast [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesQ2 2025 Black Venture Funding Report [HBCU.vc]Sperm-racing investors blow $10 million on ‘seed round’ for sports venture [The San Francisco Standard]A new wave of social media apps provide hope in a doomscrolling worl

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishTechish is back! In this week's episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down Gen Z’s job market struggles, from AI shaking up entry-level roles to companies cutting costs and outsourcing instead of hiring fresh talent. They dig into why degrees aren’t translating into jobs, how AI panic is reshaping the workplace, and why some businesses are still dragging their feet on automation. And for our Patreon listeners: we dive into UK Black History Month losing steam, and Michael and Abadesi get personal about the need to uplift our own communities.Chapters00:30 What’s Really Driving the Gen Z Job-pocalypse?06:59 Accenture Is Cutting Staff It Can't Retrain in the Age of AI11:20 What Happened to UK Black History Month? [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesGen Z faces ‘job-pocalypse’ as global firms prioritise AI over new hires, report says [The Guardian] What the graduate unemployment story gets wrong [Financ

Techish is taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September! In the meantime, we’ve got a fantastic episode to share from our friends over at the IRL Podcast. You might remember we had IRL host Bridget Todd on Techish recently for our Falling in Love With Your AI episode. So trust us, you’re gonna love this one.———————————————————— Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers From season eight of the IRL podcast: AI and Us.AI may be able to talk to animals, but at what cost to the planet. Who is making those decisions, and why it matters. From decoding whale language to protecting our oceans from unchecked offshore drilling, Bridget Todd talks to visionaries seeking to preserve our beautiful, fragile world. Holly Alpine left her job with Microsoft over the company’s role in providing fossil fuel companies with AI tools that could accelerate their production of oil and gas. As the AI and climate lead at Hugging Face, a platform for sharing open-source AI models, Sasha Luccioni calls for more t

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, hosts Abadesi and Michael tackle the spicy career questions you've been asking ChatGPT but not your manager. They get into what really matters when it comes to getting promoted: performance or perception, how to choose a mentor, clout versus coin, and whether Black Excellence is pushing us forward or holding us back. And for the Patreon fam: Is it disloyal to job hunt while you're still employed? And how do you know when it's time to move on?Chapters00:48 Is Getting Promoted About Perception or Performance?04:57 Choosing a Mentor: Identity or Influence?08:13 Does Clout Matter More Than Coin?15:55 Should We Retire “Black Excellence?"21:47 Job Hunting While Employed [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & resourcesBuild your dream team | Lisa Skeete Tatum | TEDxLASalon [YouTube]Support the show————————————————————Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://ww

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to unpack how AI is shaking up the fashion and film industries. They also cover Vinod Khosla’s take on ditching traditional careers, Figma’s IPO, why former FTC chair Lina Khan feels vindicated, and why Apple is in need of a shake-up. And for our Patreon listeners: could the UK’s new Online Safety Act spell the end of free speech?Chapters00:36 Guess's AI Model in Vogue Sparks Backlash08:17 Billionaire Investor Says Ditch the Idea of a Fixed Career13:21 Figma Goes Public 20:10 Is It Time for Tim Cook to Step Down?27:05 The UK’s Online Safety Act: The End of Free Speech? [Patreon-Only]Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) and subscribe to her Substack, The Black Cat. Extra Reading & ResourcesThe Brutalist and Emilia Perez’s voice-cloning controversies make AI the new awards season battleground [The Guardian] Ama