The conversation covers the topic of dynamic pricing in the ticketing industry, specifically focusing on Ticketmaster and its monopoly-like practices. It explores how Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, controls a significant portion of the ticketing market and uses exclusive contracts and pricing strategies to maximize profits. The hosts discuss the negative impact on consumers, the lack of innovation in the industry, and the challenges faced by artists. They also touch on the issue of hate comments on social media and share strategies for dealing with them. The conversation concludes with a discussion on content creation and the challenges of building a following on platforms like TikTok. Serena Williams is a major angel investor, with a hit rate of 14 out of 60 investments turning into unicorns. She has also raised $110 million for a traditional VC fund, with 80% of the founders in her portfolio being underrepresented. Serena's success shows that athletes can have a significant impact as investors and supporters of other founders. The conversation then shifts to Paul Graham's article on founder mode, which challenges the traditional advice of hiring good managers and delegating. The article argues that founders should be more hands-on and involved in the day-to-day operations of their companies. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Oasis Concert 
02:26 Ticketmaster's Control over Venues and Exclusive Contracts 
06:23 The Challenges Faced by Artists in the Ticketing Industry 
09:21 Strategies for Managing Social Media and Taking Breaks 
11:15 Content Creation on TikTok and Finding Balance 
16:12 Serena Williams: Angel Investor 
24:09 Founder Mode: Hands-On Approach 
31:00 The Importance of Personal Involvement 

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In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Beyoncé's recent brand launches and the challenges she faces in maintaining brand alignment and privacy. They also delve into the arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and the debate surrounding privacy and responsibility on encrypted platforms. In this conversation, Michael and Abadesi discuss various topics including dating patterns among athletes, financial literacy in the music industry, the rise of frenemies, and the Play School Accelerator. They highlight the importance of understanding how to behave in certain social circles, the need for financial training for young artists, the impact of limiting mindsets on personal development, and the value of deep introspection in business. They also touch on the role of VCs in the startup ecosystem and the audacity required to start and succeed in business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Beyonce's Brand Launches
08:04 Privacy vs. Accountability: The Debate Over Encrypted Messages
12:08 Finding a Middle Ground: Balancing Privacy and Law Enforcement Access
20:20 The Rise of Frenemies
27:59 Introducing Play School: An Accelerator for Personal and Professional Development
30:35 Closing Remarks

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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.

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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:

• Millennials first generation to not get more conservative as they age (01:30)
• Acceptable careers for African parents (07:45)
• Burna Boy sells out London stadium  (16:05)
• Study reveals skinny women earn more (17:45)
• TikTok pranksters and the attention economy (23:20) 

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 Further reading:

• Mark Zuckerberg completes extreme fitness challenge in 9kg vest [The Guardian]
• Millennials are the FIRST generation that has not become more Tory as they have got older [The Times]
• Buff billionaires are latest sign that bulk is now beautiful for male body image [The Guardian]
• It pays to be skinny [The Economist/ TikTok]
• Burna Boy makes history with sold-out London Stadium gig [BBC]
• The disturbing rise of Mizzy: this is what happens when culture values nothing but attention [The Guardian]

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Brand new Techish! This week, host Michael joined by TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis.

• VCs for Trump vs VCs for Kamala (00:00:10)
• X is just Elon’s Truth Social (00:04:40)
• The DEI President (00:08:00)
• UK riots, racism, and the right to hate speech? (00:15:02)
• The stock market dip (00:27:23)
• Preparing for an AI world (00:29:24)

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Extra Reading & Resources

• VCs For Kamala: 100+ Silicon Valley Investors Back Harris’ Presidential Bid [POCIT]
• Some Black startup founders feel betrayed by Ben Horowitz’s support for Trump [TechCrunch]
• Elon Musk’s X Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Boycott [Wired]

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Brand new Techish! This week, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down: 

• The end of corporate honesty (00:00:10) 
• Testing job candidates using AI (00:09:50) 
• Twitter bots, “delve”, and OnlyFans (00:13:15) 
• How to master sales (00:18:45) 
• TV shows aren’t making money any more (00:20:48)

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Extra Reading & Resources 

• Forget radical honesty — Big Tech revisits its corporate culture [Financial Times] 
• B2B Sales Masterclass for Female Founders with Abadesi - August 6, 2024 

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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]

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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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Extra Reading 

• I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi [Amazon]
• Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins [Amazon]
• The Money Ladder: A 3-step guide to make and grow your wealth by Franklin Asante aka @urbanfinancier (UK-centric) [Amazon]

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