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A short and sweet episode of Techish.Michael and Abadesi talk Will Smith raising a Venture fund, Whatsapp limiting forwarding messages, Lyft proposing a Zen Mode, Beyonce’s photo cover and Disneys new African Princess. Plus we look at @kerby's research into the academic background of VC's.Further Reading: https://www.fastcompany.com/90210794/most-vcs-are-still-white-men-and-40-went-to-harvard-or-stanfordhttps://moguldom.com/152081/will-smith-launches-dreamers-fund-vc-for-startups-plans-to-raise-100m/https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2018/07/lyft-zen-mode-quiet-car-ridesharing/566291/http://theshaderoom.com/disney-is-adding-an-african-princess-to-their-royal-family-with-live-action-fairty-tale-sade/http://theshaderoom.com/beyonce-reportedly-hired-the-first-black-photographer-to-shoot-her-vogue-september-cover/Use the hashtag #techishSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishWant to sponsor Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Follow us at: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ www.twitter.com/abades

Michael and Abadesi are back for episode 17! They talk...Blavity raising $6.5 million,A VC/bootstrap debate between Michael and Abadesi based on an article by Wistia [link below]Facebook shares tumbling by more than 20%Napping as a service, Serena Williams and her daughters Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. social media presence.Plus a hustle tip/debate on how should you support your friend's businesses.And much more!Further Reading:https://wistia.com/learn/culture/taking-on-debt-to-grow-our-own-wayhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44957359https://www.instagram.com/olympiaohanian/?hl=enUse the hashtag #techishSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishWant to sponsor Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Follow us at: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/pocintechwww.twitter.com/hustlecrewEmail us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the personal opinions and experiences of the presenters and is for

Hey! We've got a special episode of Techish for you all this week! Two weeks ago, Abadesi and Michael got a chance to sit down with the founder of the legendary Product Hunt, Ryan Hoover. We talked about everything from... - Investing in crazy startups,- How Ryan would rebuild his network from scratch in 2018- Bootstrapping verses raising money,- Building a community based business,- What social platforms we are bullish on,- Which celebrities could play us in our life stories,- And a hustle tip on why Ryan loves routine.Plus much more!===============================Use the hashtag #techishSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishWant to sponsor Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Follow us at: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/pocintechwww.twitter.com/hustlecrewEmail us at techishpod@gmail.comSee you next week for our usual round of the latest tech and pop culture news.————————————————————Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast episode represents the

Abadesi and Michael are back again for a short and sweet episode 16.They talk:Kylie Jenner on the cover of Forbes; is it fair to call her self-made.Women of color being left out of the diversity conversation, specifically looking at the open letter sent to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.Elon Musk and the Thai rescue mission,Tesla and Apple suing former employees,The twitter bot purge,Diddy calling Black Panther a ‘cruel experiment’.Plus Cardi B and Serena Williams ...Further Reading:https://medium.com/@vsanyauke/open-letter-in-response-to-behindeverygreatcity-silicon-valley-comes-to-the-uk-trade-mission-c4ff6fb31b8ahttps://variety.com/2018/film/news/diddy-black-panther-cruel-experiment-1202870736/https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/10/ex-apple-employee-charged-with-stealing-self-driving-car-secrets/Use the hashtag #techish===========================================================Support Techish at www.patreon.com/techishWant to sponsor Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Follow us at: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_

Michael and Abadesi are back for episode 15! They talk...Drakes new album, and the controversy surrounding his take over of the Spotify homepage.VC’s being sheep and following the crowd with their investments.Youtubers acting a fool.Are digital celebrities the future of the influencer marketing?Plus are audiences getting too comfortable with community-based entrepreneurs?And much more!Further Readinghttps://techcrunch.com/2018/07/03/spotify-users-push-back-at-the-over-the-top-drake-promotion/https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/03/facebook-confirms-bloomsbury-ai-acquisition/https://medium.com/@rrhoover/request-for-crazy-startups-f3262fd62e24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaWYKF0_tbchttps://twitter.com/BenedictEvans/status/1005768107200335872==========================================Use the hashtag #techishSupport Techish at www.patreon.com/techishWant to sponsor Techish: goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2Follow us at: www.twitter.com/michaelberhane_ www.twitter.com/abadesiwww.twitter.com/pocintechwww.twitter.com/hustl

Michael and [a full-voiced] Abadesi are back! This episode they talk:Akon's plan for a crypto city in Senegal, Instagram hitting 1 billion monthly active users,Amazons employees revoluting against their company selling facial recognition software to the government,Netflix's video showcasing the black talent on their platform,Uber legal woes in London,XXXtentacion's death and the conversation surrounding a persons ability to change, versus their present misdeeds,Plus a rant about people who belittle your goals or aspirations.Use the hashtag #Techish and please write us a review on iTunes or whatever app you use! :DSee you next week.Further Reading:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jun/24/akon-building-real-life-wakanda-senegal-cryptocurrency-akoinhttps://techcrunch.com/2018/06/20/instagram-1-billion-users/http://uk.businessinsider.com/over-100-amazon-employees-sign-letter-jeff-bezos-stop-selling-facial-recognition-software-police-2018-6?r=US&IR=Thttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/busine

Abadesi and Michael are back again for season 2 of Techish after a quick summer break.Eclectic as ever, they cover a whole bunch of topics:Beyonce and Jay-Z's joint surprise album 'EVERYTHING IS LOVE', what it means culturally and for the ongoing streaming wars. SnapChat integration with Seat Geek to sell tickets, and its long-term prospects. The Theranos founder facing decades in jail for fraud.Accepting an MBE or OBE as a black or POC person, and the legacy of the British Empire.Plus hustle tips on getting rich via Naval's twitter thread.As usual, use the hashtag #techish to join in on the conversation. Email us at techishpod@gmail.com for any questions.Further Reading:https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/04/apple-unveils-a-new-set-of-digital-wellness-features-for-better-managing-screen-time/https://twitter.com/naval/status/1002103360646823936?lang=enhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/15/theranos-elizabeth-holmes-ramesh-balwani-criminal-charges=====================================

Suprise! I know we said season one was finished, but we have this super amazing bonus episode, with none other than Arlan Hamilton the founder of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm dedicated to investing in underrepresented [or underestimated founders :D].The sad news was that Abadesi couldn't make it, as she was all the way in Lagos, Nigeria [Dont worry she'll be back in time for season 2].Leave us your thoughts on the hashtag #techish————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at http

Michael and Abadesi are back again one more time before a month-long summer hiatus. They talk Google assistants new voice call feature. Facebook launching a dating product, Arlan Hamiltons new 'about damn time' fund targeted at black women entrepreneurs, plus Donald Glovers viral new video 'This Is America'.————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with th

Michael and Abadesi are back once more for episode 11. This time they discuss Kanye West tweets [this was recorded pre TMZ interview], black conservatives, how Slack got ahead in diversity, Mandela Dixon/Founders Gym and the WhatsApp CEO parting way with Facebook.Plus 'Hustle Tips' from Akala, and an audience question about education.Use the hashtag #techish and email us at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: h

Abadesi and Michael are back again for a milestone episode 10.This time they discuss Carl Martin's open letter about his entrepreneurial adventures. An interesting study about Reddit's depression subreddit, trusting your companies with your health data, and new startups we like the look of. Use the hashtag #techish or email us at techishpod@gmail.comFurther reading: https://medium.com/@carlmartin/taking-the-scenic-route-c7ba89e8aae2https://futurism.com/reddit-depression-mental-illness/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/22/martin-lewis-sues-facebook-over-fake-ads-with-his-namehttps://futurism.com/quit-drinking-alcohol-monitoring-implant/————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying

Michael and Abadesi are back again for episode 9.They discuss, Zuck facing the music, a 400 million dollar exit for General Assembly, a new app that's attempting the fix the funding problem for black founders and asking yourself: what would be stupid not to do?Use the hashtag #techish, and tweet us at @abadesi and @michaelberhane_————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch

Michael and Abadesi are back again for episode 8.This time they discuss the recent shooting tragedy at Youtube HQ, Weebly making inroads regarding gender diversity within management, Russia poised to ban Telegram, and the amazing Sharmadean Reid raising a million dollars seed round for her startup Beauty Stack. Plus an audience question about advice for a 16-year-old?Use the hashtag #techish to join the debate with @abadesi and @michaelberhane_ on twitter. Email us your questions for next week to techishpod@gmail.comTimestamp: Winners & Losers: 1.34Youtube: 2.40Consciousness of Algorithms: 10.19Internet Creation vs. Silo'd Division of Who We "Follow" Today 11:27The Internet Allows People to Find Their Social Groups: 16.44Winner - Weebly & Diversity Being Key to Success: 19:55Sharmadean Reid Successfully Spearheading Beauty Stack: 30:40Telegram App Blocked in Russia: 38:16MIT Develops "Alter Ego" - A Mind-Reading Device: 47.37Community Questions: Advice For 16 Year Olds in Tech

Michael and Abadesi are back again for episode 7.They talk Shyp going out of business and its founder's frank op-ed about their demise. More issues with data and privacy, this time Grindr coming under the spotlight for sharing the HIV status of their users.More drama in Big Tech, with Trump going to head to head with Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook of Apple firing shots across the bow at Facebook. Plus discussing Arlan Hamilton's statement about unconscious bias, your founding dream team, and length of employment for millennials. Use the #techish hashtag to continue the conversation with Aba and Michael. Or shoot us an email at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of

Michael and Abadesi are back again for episode 6.This time they talk, Abadesi's birthday, horrible job board postings [does tech need to grow up], Jay-Z and Diddy's proposed buy black app, #deleteFacebook, the corporate beef between Tinder and Bumble, Uber leaving south-east Asia and the HQ trivia app partnering with Nike. Use the #techish hashtag to continue the conversation with Aba and Michael on twitter. Or shoot us an email if you want your question featured in the next episode of Techish. techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch u

Michael and Abadesi are back again for episode 5, with a super busy news week.They talk Jay Z investing in a startup attempting to reform the criminal justice system.Then cover the meaty topics of the day, including the Facebook and Cambridge Analytics drama, Theranos CEO being convicted of fraud, plus the first death related to a self-driving car.Use the #techish hashtag to continue the conversation with Aba and Michael. Or shoot us an email at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Te

Abadesi and Michael are back again, talking Apple reaching a trillion dollar valuation, Elon Musk and his predictions of doom, and how to go about getting a mentor. Use the hashtag #techish and let us know your thoughts. Or give a message at techishpod@gmail.com————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.

Abadesi finally watches Black Panther, so we can finally talk spoilers. Spotify goes public but bypasses the banks: what are their prospects?We take a look at the 'Light Phone,' and the need to detoxify your smartphone.Plus in light of the Fyre festival founder court case, we reminisce about startups that haven't quite lived up to the bill.Use #techish hashtag. Email us: techishpod@gmail.comTimestamps:Black Panther: 0.00Spotify: 13:00Light Phone: 19:00Fyre Festival + Failed startups: 29:00Snapchat + Winklevoss twins + Cyber Security: 38:00Asking for more in your career + business: 48:00————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or see

We talk about the burgeoning tech scene in Africa after Michael's visit to Uganda. Amazon's acquisition of Ring, and their never-ending path to world domination. Kylie Jenner tweeting away billions from Snapchats valuation.Plus is the gig economy a fraud? And whatever happened to all of 50 Cents Bitcoins.————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Te

Say hello to the pilot episode of Techish. We discuss everything from Elon Musk throwing cars into space, the recent Crypto mania, being asked to be entrepreneurial within a company, becoming a venture capitalist and is Facebook eavesdropping on us?————————————————————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 professional advice. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental loss incurred by applying any of the information. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making any decisions. ———————————————————— Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Support Techish at https://www.patreon.com/techishAdvertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com