AI Startup Faked Its Way to Unicorn Status, Apple's Liquid Glass, MAGA Influencers
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. Chapters00:25 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]Extra Reading & ResourcesFake it till you unicorn? Builder.ai’s Natasha was never AI – just 700 Indian coders behind the curtain [Tech Funding News] Builder.ai Faked Business With Indian Firm VerSe to Inflate Sales, Sources Say [Bloomberg, $]Apple Execs Defend Siri Delays, AI Plan and Apple Intelligence | WSJ [YouTube]MAGA Influencers Now Have Their Own Special White House Briefings [Huffington Post] Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin 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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
17/6/2025
26:36
Are We in a Graduate Recession? Timbaland’s AI Artist, OnlyFans in $8Bn Sale Talks
Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish---- 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. Chapters00:27 Is It a Graduate Recession?11:29 Timbaland Debuts AI-Generated Artist TaTa24:59 OnlyFans on Sale for $8 Billion [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesNo hire, no fire: The worst job market for grads in years [CNN]TIMBALAND’S NEW ARTIST IS YOUNG, PHOTOGENIC — AND NOT HUMAN [Rolling Stone]The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness [Amazon]Exclusive: OnlyFans owner in talks to sell to investor group at about $8 billion value, sources say [Reuters]'I'm being forced to choose between Olympics and OnlyFans' [BBC]Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin 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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
10/6/2025
26:25
AI Can Blackmail Us Now?I Crypto Violence IRL, Keke Palmer’s A Frugal Queen, Google’s $50M Racism Lawsuit
Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish---- 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.Chapters01:07 Anthropic's AI Chatbot Blackmails Engineer07:15 The Violence That’s Got the Crypto Elite Shook16:23Why Keke Palmer Lives Below Her Means27:35 Lauren Sanchez & Jeff Bezos’s Upcoming Wedding36:40 Google Settles $50M Race Discrimination Lawsuit [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & Resources Severed Fingers and ‘Wrench Attacks’ Rattle the Crypto Elite [WSJ]Crypto investor allegedly tortured captive Italian businessman with a chainsaw for weeks in luxe NYC pad in sadistic scheme to gain password: sources [NY Post]Crypto High-Rollers Go Big on Bodyguards to Deter Kidnappers [Bloomberg]Keke Palmer: Living below my means is 'incredibly important' to me—'if I have $1M in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500' [CNBC]Google Settles $50M Lawsuit Alleging Bias Against 4k Black Employees [POCIT] Follow Dom on Instagram (@dominicmadori) & subscribe to The Black CatReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin 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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
03/6/2025
38:38
How to Secure a Raise, Awkward Conversations, and Working On Your Terms
Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/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.Chapters00:00 Career Growth and Community Q&A1:06 Leveling Up in Your Career When There's No Clear Path06:27 How to Position Yourself for Raises and Promotions14:27 Tackling Conversations About Underperformance20:11 How to Make Your Business Fit Your Life Goals29:35 The Next Big AI Job [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesCreativeMorningsShe Bytes BackBabes On Waves Abadesi’s CreativeMornings Talk: Diversity in the tech world [YouTube]POCIT's Founder Mixer during NY Tech Week: Secure Your Ticket!Real Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyJoin 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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
27/5/2025
30:44
AITA? Turning Down Nepo Jobs, Family Loans, And Petty Revenge
Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/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.Chapters00:17 Turning Down a Big Tech Job Because of Nepotism08:29 Saying No to Your Brother's Startup Dreams18:30 Refusing to Help Your Boss After They Fire You [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesNepotism at work: 91.3% would use their network to land their dream job [HR News]Want to lend a friend money? Ask yourself if you can afford to never see it again [NPR]Thinking of lending money to a friend or family member? Read this first [NBC News]POCIT's Founder Mixer during NY Tech Week: Secure Your Ticket!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: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com
A 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.@techishpod on socials. and youtube.com/@techishpod
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