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Brand new Techish! Michael and Abadesi kick things off with the Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's house amid growing AI anxieties and ask: is it ever okay to respond to structural violence with physical violence? They also get into Emma Grede calling herself a "max three-hour mum" and what the backlash reveals about gender expectations and overparenting culture. For the Patreon folk, they're digging into Allbirds, once Silicon Valley's favourite wool sneaker brand, making millions on the stock market after pivoting to AI. 

Chapters

00:56 Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's House: The AI Backlash Turns Violent

14:37 Emma Grede Is a “Max 3-Hour Mom”: Overparenting And The Cult of Celebrity  

32:26 Allbirds Stock Prices Soars After It Pivots From Shoes to AI [Patreon-Only]

Extra Reading & Resources

• Online response to the attack on Sam Altman’s house shows a generational divide [Fortune]
• Video appears to show California Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire suspect starting blaze, saying: "Should have paid us more”  [CBS News]
• Emma Grede Defends Being a 'Three Hour Mum' On Weekends: 'I'm Trying to Be Really Honest’ [Today]
• Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is [FT]

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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down Oracle laying off 30,000 employees in a push to build more AI infrastructure. If the stable tech career is officially dead, do we all need side hustles to survive? They also dig into the Apprentice UK candidate whose LinkedIn got flagged for inappropriate content and how you grow your professional digital brand when the algorithm prefers your holiday snaps? And for the Patreon folk, Michael and Abadesi get into Wireless Festival getting cancelled after Kanye was banned from the UK.

Chapters

00:45 Oracle Lays Off 30,000 Workers: We All Need Side Hustles Now

16:30 The Apprentice UK: Are We Too Comfortable On LinkedIn?

28:06 Wireless Cancelled After Kanye Banned From the UK [Patreon-Only]

Extra Reading & Resources

• Oracle’s Massive 30,000 Layoff As AI Spending Surges [Forbes]
• The future of women at work: Transitions in the age of automation [McKinsey]
• Layoffs To Lemonade [Hustle Crew]
• Can Sam Altman Be Trusted? [The New Yorker]
• Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK [The Guardian]

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Michael and Abadesi are back with a brand new Techish episode. This week, another Forbes 30 Under 30 founder is in hot water, with a whistleblower taking to Substack to accuse Y Combinator-backed compliance startup Delve of fraud. They also break down Jay-Z's rebuttal to the "you can't be an ethical billionaire" debate, the horror novel that's fallen foul of AI allegations on BookTok, and for Patreon subscribers: Meta and YouTube found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial.

Chapters

00:24 Delve: Whistleblower Accuses Forbes 30 Under 30 Founders Of Fraud

05:44 Jay-Z Says Billionaire Hate Is a 'Cop-Out'

18:59 Hachette Pulls Black Author’s Novel Over Alleged AI Use

25:16 Meta and YouTube Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial [Patreon-Only]

Extra Reading & Resources

• The Delve Scandal: A Y Combinator Darling Just Got Hit With a Bombshell Fraud Accusation [Inc]
• Delve Whistleblower’s Substack [Substack]
• 404 Media 
• Exclusive: The Jay-Z Interview [GQ]
• Hachette pulls horror novel Shy Girl after suspected AI use [The Guardian]
• Meet ‘Freida McFadden’, the doctor hiding her secret life as a bestselling author [The Times, $]
• Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial [NPR]

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Brand new Techish! This week, Michael opens up about the biggest mistakes he’s made on his founder journey and how you can avoid them in your own career and business. From undercharging clients and not vetting new hires to blurring the line between being a boss and a friend, he shares the lessons that every entrepreneur should hear. Michael also talks about trusting your gut, spotting market trends and listening to your customers, and knowing when it’s the right time to make a big move — like selling your company.

Chapters

01:08 The Cost of Undervaluing Yourself 

03:39 Being Liked vs. Being A Good Leader 

07:37 Not All Skinfolk Are Kinfolk

09:04 Read The Room

11:47 Seize The Opportunity: How I Missed Out On A 7-Figure Exist [Patreon-Only]

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This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi revisit highlights from the live show with special guests Timothy Armoo and Ryan Leslie. They also dive into Apple’s new MacBook Neo, Jack Dorsey hiding behind AI to slash 40% of Block's workforce, Sinners’ Oscars wins and Timothée Chalamet’s controversial ballet comments. And Patreon members get a full Industry season 4 breakdown: the highs, the lows, and *that* season finale.

Chapters

00:00 Live Show Recap
01:31 Apple's New MacBook Neo
08:42 Jack Dorsey Cuts 40% Of Block's Workforce And Blames AI
14:37 Sinners At The Oscars & The Power Of Horizontal Networking
20:35 Timothée Chalamet's Ballet Comments
25:36 Industry Season 4 Finale Breakdown [Patreon-Only]

Extra Reading & Resources

• In a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block’s workforce [Fast Company] 
• Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | Variety & CNN Town Hall - Full Conversation [YouTube] 

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Episode:

Part of our recent Techish Live show: In this conversation, entrepreneur Timo Armoo joins Michael and Abadesi to share how he went from growing up on a council estate on Old Kent Road to building and selling Fanbytes for eight figures -- all before 30. He breaks down the mindset shifts, cheat codes, and hard truths behind building real wealth in 2026.

Resources

Timo Armoo's website -- https://www.timothyarmoo.com What's Stopping You? (Sunday Times #1 Bestseller) -- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cheatcodes-Timothy-Armoo/dp/0241719224

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Part of our recent Live show: In this engaging interview, Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator Ryan Leslie shares his journey from Harvard to music stardom and tech entrepreneurship. Discover how he foresees the creator economy, leverages direct-to-fan relationships, and innovates in music and finance.

00:00 Introduction to Ryan Leslie

02:35 The Power of Curiosity and Creativity

05:00 Building the Creator Economy

10:20 Intentional Audience Engagement

14:35 Direct Connection with Fans

17:41 Innovation Driven by Necessity

20:51 The Million Dollar Laptop Incident

25:10 Navigating Financial Systems and Innovation

26:57 The Rise of Bitcoin and Personal Finance

28:54 Understanding Asset Ownership and Wealth Building

31:11 Curiosity and Creativity in Financial Growth

33:38 The Necessity of Innovation in the Music Industry

36:24 The Future of Music Labels and Artist Relationships

38:05 Building Customer Relationships in Digital Platforms

40:48 Creating Value and Community in Business

Resources

Ryan Leslie's Official Website - https://ryanleslie.com
Superphone Platform - https://superphone.io

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A part of the Techish Live Show that happened in London, 25TH March 2026.

Exploring the future of AI, market disruptions, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape. Insights range from market predictions to practical tips for builders and entrepreneurs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Exploring AI's Future Impact
00:25 Fictional Memo from 2028: A Workforce Apocalypse
00:54 Market Cap Losses and AI's Disruptive Power
01:18 Rational Agents and Transactional Shifts in Payment Systems
01:48 Stock Market Predictions and Investor Sentiment
02:03 The Hysteria Around Market Predictions
02:29 The Role of Journalism and Fiction in Market Perceptions
02:51 Long-term Investment Strategies and Index Funds
03:40 Consumer Economy and AI Automation's Limits
03:47 Universal Basic Income and AI's Economic Impact
04:14 Global South Economies and AI Transformation
04:32 The Fantasy of Building Personal Software
05:03 Corporate Software Development and CTO Decisions
05:44 The Reality of Enterprise Software Procurement
06:55 Legacy Languages and AI Compatibility
07:42 AI and Military/Surveillance Use Cases
08:34 The Disruption of Entry-Level Jobs and Education
09:22 Unemployment Trends in Hospitality and Retail
10:30 AI's Role in Workplace Disillusionment and Diversity
11:38 Changing Company Structures and Skill Requirements
12:24 Automation and Talent Demand in Small Businesses
13:32 Global Political Instability and Corporate Risk Management
14:11 The Remote Work Hustler and Ethical Questions
15:21 The Rise of Multi-Job Hustlers and Ethical Concerns
16:07 Full Stack Builder: A New Role for Product Managers
16:47 Security Risks of Agentic AI and OpenClaw
18:00 Practical AI Tools for Builders and Entrepreneurs
19:01 Opportunity in AI: Accelerated Development or Capitalism?
19:45 Human Creativity vs Capitalistic AI Tools
20:37 The Shift in Young Adults' Social and Career Habits
21:35 Tychogenic Lifestyle: Increasing Luck and Opportunities

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This 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.

Chapters

00:22 The Rise of OpenClaw: Is Agentic AI the Future?
12:21 UK Youth Unemployment Hits 5-Year High
23:28 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 & Resources

• Who is OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger? The millennial developer caught the attention of Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg [Fortune]
• UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years [BBC]
• Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder Charged With Defrauding Investors of $7 Million [Inc, $] 

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Techish 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 recording
Smart breakdowns of the biggest tech and culture stories right now
Laughs, hot takes, and side-eyes
Audience Q&A and participation
An intimate crowd of people building, investing, and working in tech

​Whether you are a founder, operator, investor, creative, or a tech professional or employee looking to better understand the industry you work in, this is your room.

The hosts: 

​Abadesi Osunsade

​CEO of Hustle Crew and an award-winning social entrepreneur and VC scout. A seasoned tech leader, Abadesi previously served as a Global VP and held pivotal roles at Amazon, Product Hunt, and Brandwatch. An author and speaker, she is a leading voice in building inclusive tech ecosystems and mentoring the next generation of founders.

​Michael Berhane

​Award-winning CEO of POCIT. An MSc Computer Science graduate and founding engineer at Urban Massage, Michael is a former software engineer turned entrepreneur. He is a Venture Scout for Zeal Capital and a Bloomsbury-shortlisted writer currently working on his debut novel.

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