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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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